04/12/2025
Ready to grow your business and land government contracts?
Join us for the Southern California Certification Workshop on May 15, 2025 at Victory Park in Pasadena, CA!
Learn how to get certified with the Department of General Services (DGS) and unlock opportunities to do business with the state of California.
What you’ll gain:
Step-by-step guidance on the DGS certification process
Direct support from DGS experts
Networking with fellow entrepreneurs
Free continental breakfast!
Spots are limited — reserve yours today!
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What you need to BRING to the Workshop to be CERTIFIED.
Laptop or USB (Ipads and Cellphones are usually too small for the process).
Internal Revenue letter issuing Employer Identification Number (EIN).
Federal (not state) tax returns for the last three years (or for the period your business has been operational if less than three)
If your company is a sole proprietorship, bring personal Federal tax returns for the last three years.
California Employment Development Department Forms DE-9C records for the four most recent quarters.
Licenses (if applicable), such as Business License, CSLB License, Resellers Permit, etc.
Legal Entity Documents:
Sole Proprietorship/Partnership:
Fictitious Business Name Statement
Partnership Agreement (if applicable)
LLC:
Articles of Organization
Statement of Information
Operating Agreement
Corporation:
Articles of Incorporation
Statement of Information
Corporate Bylaws and amendments
Most recent copy of Corporate Meetings Minutes showing election of officers