Upcoming Contractor Small Business Events
The East Bay / Bay Area / Northern California heads into 2026 with a strong lineup of free and low-cost events and resources designed to help contractors and small business owners grow, network and stay competitive. This Spring and Summer, local agencies and business organizations will host workshops, outreach events, and networking opportunities focused on public contracting, business development, financing, and compliance. These gatherings are designed to give contractors and entrepreneurs direct access to industry insights, upcoming project details, and practical tools to help strengthen and scale their businesses while building meaningful connections within the local business community.
We’ ve listed a number of these free and low-cost events below:
Bay Area Regional Energy Network( BayREN): Contractor Forum and Training This event provides contractors with updates on programs and incentives, hands-on training for heat pump water heater installation, and strategies for selling electrification technology. Location: Cypress Mandela Training Center, Inc., 977 66th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 DATE: Thursday, May 28, from 3 pm to 6:30 pm Cost: Free Learn More
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