January 6, 2012 > Contracting with the City of Hayward and Alameda County Contracting with the City of Hayward and Alameda County Submitted By Kim Huggett Alameda County and the City of Hayward are seeking to certify local, small and emerging businesses to qualify for a wide variety of contracting opportunities. Small business owners and staff are invited to learn about contracting and procurement opportunities at a free workshop coordinated by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Alameda County Auditor-Controller's Office and the City of Hayward Office of Economic Development. This free event will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2012, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the corporate headquarters of Marelich Mechanical, 24041 Amador Street, Hayward. A limited number of seats are available. The Small, Local and Emerging Business Program is designed to ensure all Alameda County businesses have opportunities for contracting and procurement activities. It is administered by the Auditor Controller Agency Office of Contract Compliance and applies to all county procurement of goods and services. Representatives will be available on January 12. Visit www.acgov.org/auditor/sleb. Many contracting opportunities are available through the City of Hayward, promoted by its Office of Economic Development and the Division of Finance. City representatives will also describe opportunities in procurement and contract bidding. Visit http://tinyurl.com/7fh2wvw. To attend this event, register at http://tinyurl.com/87ot69l. For more information, visit the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, 22561 Main Street, Hayward, call (510)-537-2424, email info@hayward.org or visit www.hayward.org. Doing Business with the City of Hayward and Alameda County Thursday, Jan 12 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Marelich Mechanical 24041 Amador Street, Hayward http://tinyurl.com/87ot69l