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Access to government contracting should not be a mystery, and payment for completed work should never be uncertain.
California’s small businesses drive innovation, job creation, and economic resilience across our communities. Ensuring they have meaningful access to public contracting opportunities is essential to building a procurement ecosystem that works for everyone.
I’m honored to share that I have been selected to serve as Chair of the Procurement Process Committee for the California Department of General Services Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC).
The SBAC brings together representatives from across California’s small business community to provide recommendations to the state on policies, programs, and practices that impact small business participation in procurement and contracting.
As Chair of the Procurement Process Committee, I look forward to working alongside fellow council members and state leadership to advance initiatives that:
One key issue currently on our radar is Prompt Pay legislation — California Assembly Bill 2272.
Cash flow stability is critical for small businesses performing public work. When payments are delayed, it can significantly impact a company’s ability to operate, grow, and remain eligible for government contracting opportunities.
National Small Business Advocacy Council , led by Allison Allain , has engaged the David Nelson Group to support legislative advocacy related to this bill.
Leaders across the small business ecosystem, including Charlotta Carter and Allison, both alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, have been collaborating with partners to advance awareness around the importance of prompt payment protections.
If enacted and signed by the Governor, AB 2272 would strengthen prompt payment protections for small businesses across California, helping ensure that companies delivering work under public contracts are paid in a timely and reliable manner.
In this role, I look forward to contributing to ongoing conversations about how procurement policy can better support the businesses that power our state’s economy.
More to come soon as I share deeper insights into how California can modernize procurement and expand opportunity for small businesses across the state.