CPUC Small Business Program
The Program promotes and supports the utilization of small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises in procurement activities.
The California Public Utilities Commission's Small Business Program advocates for small businesses (SB) and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) to ensure their participation in state, utility, and other entity contracts. The Program supports the economic vitality of SBs and DVBEs by offering programs and initiatives that improve their access to opportunities and competitiveness. The Program:
- Promotes development of SBs and DVBEs by providing resources and information about state, utility, and other entities contracting opportunities.
- Ensures the inclusion of SBs and DVBEs in CPUC procurement and contracting needs.
- Provides the education and outreach necessary to raise internal and external awareness of various regulatory and legislative policy issues impacting the SB and DVBE communities.
Program and Project Supervisor
Stephanie Green: 415-703-5245, stephanie.green@cpuc.ca.gov
Business Programs
Drisha Melton: 213-620-2688, drisha.melton@cpuc.ca.gov
Asia Powell: 213-266-4732, asia.powell@cpuc.ca.gov
Most state agencies are required to have a Small Business Liaison who conveys small business issues and provides recommendations to the agency. The Liaison reports key policy/legislative concerns to the small business community through the CPUC website and monthly newsletter. In addition, the Liaison is there to respond to small business complaints. Our agency, the Public Utilities Commission, is committed to serving the needs of the small business community.
Upcoming Events
Additional Resources
Contact
Please feel free to contact our Small Business Liaison via e-mail at smallbiz@cpuc.ca.gov or call 800-253-0500.
Small Business Liaison
505 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Phone: 415-703-5361
Fax: 415-703-2666