2013 Supplier Diversity Events

As a service to our diverse business community, PG&E’s Supplier Diversity team is pleased to present this calendar of events page. The events listed are specific to promoting business activities, such as match-making, business expos, conferences and other types of networking activities. Please note the events listed may require a registration or fee to attend. It is recommended to directly contact the sponsoring organization for more specific logistical information. If available, a website link for either the event or the hosting organization has been posted. If you wish to have your business event or activity posted, please send your request to the PG&E Supplier Diversity Team.

2013 Supplier Diversity Events

DateEvent NameLocation
4/05/2013GLAACC 20th Anniversary DinnerLos Angeles, CA
4/8/2013PG&E Supplier Diversity Achievement Awards San Francisco, CA
4/11/2013CPUC Small Business Expo – PG&E Sponsored
Bakersfield, CA
4/12/2013NCMSDC Annual Excellence in Supplier Diversity Awards Gala
San Francisco, CA
4/22/2013Second Annual Diverse And Small Business Contracticting with Public Entities (PG&E Sponsored Event)Sacramento, CA
4/28/201398th Annual Institute for Supply Management International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit
Grapevine, TX
5/1/2013CERES Conference: Igniting Innovation, Scaling SustainabilitySan Francisco, CA
5/1/2013American Gas Association Operations Conference
San Francisco, CA

5/13/2013SBA San Francisco Small Business Week 2013San Francisco, CA
5/13/2013Keep the Promise DVBE ConferenceGarden Grove, CA
5/14/2013 Alliance for Community Development Capital Connections ForumOakland, CA
5/17/2013Greenlining' s 20th Annual Economic SummitSan Francisco, CA
5/21/2013CHCC 19th Annual Legislative DaySacramento, CA
5/22/2013NMSDC Minority Business Leadership Awards Dinner
New York, NY
5/28/2013Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Supplier Diversity Initiative ConferenceSanta Clara, CA
5/30/20131st Annual Northern Region Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Expo Berkeley, CA
6/3/2013CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference 2013Garden Grove, CA
6/4/2013Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Small Business Symposium
Sacramento, CA
6/07/2013 The Greenlining Institute: Expanding Supplier Diversity: An Economic Engine for GrowthSan Francisco, CA
6/9/2013Edison Electric Institute Annual Convention
San Francisco, CA
6/10/2013California Small Business Association: 2013 California Small Business Day
Sacramento, CA
6/12/2013The 2013 LBA Global Business ConferenceLos Angeles, CA
6/12/2013PG&E: Supplier Diversity & General Contracting ForumSan Luis Obispo, CA
6/12/2013Inner City Advisors - All In 2013Oakland, CA
6/14/20132013 CDUC Consulting FirmSan Francisco, CA
6/21/2013SBE/DBE Forum for Hayward Businesses- PG&E Sponsored EventHayward, CA
6/25/2013Women's Business Enterprise National Council Minneapolis, MN
6/27/2013California Asian American Pacific Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting and DinnerEmeryville, CA
6/28/2013WEConnect International Member Meeting and Board MeetingMinneapolis, MN
7/9/20132013 NMSDC Minority Business Program Managers Seminar
Chicago, IL
7/18/2013 Minority Business Development AgencyDiverse Suppliers are Safe 2.0 Workshop-Sponsored by PG&E San Francisco, CA
7/18/2013MBDA - Diverse Suppliers are Safe 2.0 Workshop-Sponsored by PG&ESan Francisco, CA
7/19/2013CDUC Diverse Advertising and Media Outreach ForumLos Angeles, CA
7/21/2013American Indian Chamber of Commerce Expo 2013Rancho Mirage, CA
7/23/20132013 Hydrovision International ConferenceDenver, CO
7/24/2013Astra Women's Business Alliance Workshops, Awards, & MatchmakerSan Francisco, CA
7/27/2013National Bar Association's Energy ProgramMiami, FL
7/30/2013National Gay Lesbian Chamber of CommerceDallas, TX
8/8/201335th Annual Minority Business Opportunity ExpoSanta Clara, CA
8/14/20132013 CHCC Annual Convention and ExpoOakland, CA
8/14/2013Institute for Supply Management Planning MeetingChicago, IL
8/15/2017California Black Chamber of Commerce 2013 Ron Brown Business and Economic SummitOakland, CA
8/21/20132013 The Elite SDVOB Network National ConventionSan Diego, CA
September 2013ASIAN, Inc. B2B and Annual ConventionSan Francisco, CA
9/19/2013California Asian American Pacific Chamber of Commerce CAAPCC Board Retreat
San Diego, CA
10/9/2013CPUC Small Business Expo and ConferenceMonterey, CA
10/16/2013ASTRA Workshops, Matchmaker and Expo
Redmond, WA
10/27/2013National Minority Supplier Development Council Conference and Business Opportunity FairSan Antonio, TX
11/7/2013CPUC 11th Annual Supplier Diversity En BankSan Francisco, CA

Networking Tips

The following tips may be resourceful in your efforts to do business with PG&E, as well as other companies you visit during outreach or networking events.

  • Be prepared and efficient in introducing your company’s products and services. Practice your two-minute introduction. If possible prior to the event, spend time researching the companies you are planning to meet.
  • Does your business card list current information, and does it state the services or products offered by your company? In today’s state of technology, it is of value to have available electronic versions of your brochures or company materials. In addition, if you have a website, is your site current?
  • After your initial meetings, follow up with contacts by email or telephone call in a timely manner.
  • If you are a diverse (woman-, minority-, service disabled Veteran-owned) vendor, be sure to apply for diverse certification with the CPUC Supplier Clearinghouse. If your business is certified, keep your certification current.
  • Complete a PG&E supplier profile online.