Workshop to Help Small Business

The City of San Bernardino, Economic Development Agency, Office of Business Development is hosting a workshop on "Doing Business With the Government," from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday. 

The workshop will be held at the Office of Business Development, 201-B N. E Street, Suite 200, in San Bernardino.

The seminar is sponsored by the California Small Business Development Center, the U.S. Small Business Association and the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, organizers said.

Presenters will focus on how small businesses can sell products and services to the government. Topics include government contracting and bid preparation, organizers said.

"The government needs several goods and services to keep it functioning such as supplies and contract work opportunities," said Lori Tillery, economic development manager. "Small businesses need to take advantage of the many economic opportunities created by the government's demand for services."

Information: (909) 888-9011.

The Office of Business Development is a branch of the City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency, and was created to promote business recruitment, assist with business retention and provide business resources and information to San Bernardino area businesses and companies.

The City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency funds the office. For more information on the business development office call (909) 963-5026 or visit www.sbrda.org.