The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in partnership with the Stockton Regional Public Agency Consortium is hosting an event focused on connecting local small businesses with public agencies and utilities needing goods and services. There is no charge for businesses to register and attend this event.

Stockton Regional Public Agency Consortium – Get Connected is set for Thursday, Sept. 1, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the San Joaquin County Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton.

The Stockton Regional Public Agency Consortium (SRPAC), a collaboration of state, local, and community agencies, ensures regional small businesses have easier access to information on how to do business with public agencies. At this small business expo, businesses will be able to network with procurement, contracting, and small business resource agents. The fourth annual Get Connected will have over 30 agencies represented, including: State, County, and Local agencies, Educational Institutions, Public Utilities, and much more. There will be information workshops, matchmaking and opportunity for networking. For an updated complete list of agencies attending visit the event registration page for details.

Small Businesses are asked to register in advance at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-connected-tickets-22129217084.

For more information on programs available within Caltrans for small businesses, visit: www.dot.ca.gov/hq/bep/.