2026 | Doing Business with RTD & Xcel Energy

Looking to grow your business and connect with new opportunities? Join us for an informative and engaging Procurement Training session presented in partnership with Xcel Energy and RTD.

This FREE workshop is designed to help businesses better understand the procurement process and learn how to successfully compete for contracts and supplier opportunities. Whether you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, minority-owned business, or an established company looking to expand, this session will provide valuable tools, insights, and resources to help position your business for success.

Presenters include:

• Vanessa Villa – Supplier Development Program Manager, Responsible Sourcing, Xcel Energy
• Alexis Serrano – Manager, Small Business Opportunity Office (SBO), Civil Rights Division, RTD
• Tony Pinkham – Certification Specialist, SBO, RTD
• Urvashi Shrestha – Compliance Specialist, SBO, RTD

During this session, participants will learn about:

• How to register as a vendor
• Products and services RTD purchases
• How to stay updated on solicitations and bidding opportunities
• Supplier requirements and procurement processes
• Best practices for doing business with RTD & Xcel Energy
• Certification opportunities and compliance resources
• Exploring new contracting and purchasing opportunities
• Small business resources and more

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect directly with procurement and supplier diversity professionals, gain valuable insights, and position your business for future opportunities.