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business certifications

• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
  To certify your firm as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and / or a Women Business Enterprise (WBE)

• Department of General Services (DGS)
  To certify your firm as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)

• State of California Unified Certification Program (UCP)
  The UCP is a "one-stop" shop certification procedure that eliminates the need for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms to obtain certification from multiple agencies within the state. Our local certifying agency is the City of San Diego

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business registrations

• California State License Board
  Obtain your contractor's license

• Central Contractor Registration
  Registration to bid Department of Defense projects

• Connectory
  A business-to-business marketing and communication tool for the entire San Diego/Imperial County and Baja California region

• Internal Revenue Service
  Obtain your Tax Identification Number (Form SS4)

• SBA's Pro-Net
  Gain access to multiple electronic sources of procurement assistance, access to registered subcontractors or access to subcontracting opportunities

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classes and training (free)

• Contracting Opportunities Center
  Contractor-specific training for working in the public sector

• San Diego Center for Education & Technology
  Computer and office skills training

• San Diego County Water Authority - Classes & Training
  Small contractor business skills training program

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construction periodicals

• Contractor News and Views

• CMD Southern California Construction Bulletin

• Daily Construction Reporter

• Dodge Greensheet

• Engineering News Record

• San Diego Daily Transcript

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marketing resources

• Kinko's
  One of many companies offering inexpensive business stationery, including design

• Yahoo or Hotmail
  Free email accounts

• Your Website
  Tips for getting started

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online bid boards / announcements (free)

• City of San Diego Bid & Contract Opportunities

• Contracting Opportunities Center Construction Bid List

• Department of the Navy

• Federal Business Opportunities

• Port of San Diego

• San Diego Daily Transcript Public Notices

• San Diego Unified School District