CollegeBuys Event: Southern Regional Fall Forum
Join us for our upcoming Fall Forum at Long Beach City College!
Built to foster dynamic learning and teamwork, these sessions bring together procurement, technology, facilities, and business services experts alongside industry partners. It’s a fantastic opportunity to share expertise and build meaningful professional relationships. We’ll also have an intimate sponsor exhibit hall to allow for face-to-face time with systemwide corporate partners.
Please note: At 10:15 AM, Long Beach City College will be participating in The Great ShakeOut annual earthquake drill. All attendees will need to evacuate the building during this time. The FoundationCCC and Long Beach City College teams will help coordinate the evacuation, which should take about 20 minutes.
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Agenda
Please note that agenda timing and topics are subject to change.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
LIGHT BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Introduction
Jennifer Keiper, FoundationCCC
9:05 – 9:15 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
Dr. Candance Jones, VP of Administrative and Business Services, Long Beach City College
9:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Attendee Introductions
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
RFP/Bids Tips and Tricks
Kelly Rosas, San Diego CCD
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
THE GREAT SHAKEOUT EARTHQUAKE DRILL / NETWORKING BREAK
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Buy Together, Contract Smarter: Evaluating Cooperative Software Contracts for California Community College Districts
Chris Fallon, LCW
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Lessons Learned Panel
April Marin, Santa Clarita CCD and Mireille Hernandez, North Orange County CCD
11:45 – 12:15 p.m.
Prevailing Wage and Furniture Installation
Reid Shannon, DWK
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Legislative Update
Rebekah Kalleen, CCFC
1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
CollegeBuys Update
Jorge Burwick, FoundationCCC
1:45 – 2:00 p.m.
BREAK
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Roundtable