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A Smarter Way to Contract: How State Use is Changing Lives at the San Mateo County Event Center

When the San Mateo County Event Center (SMCEC) needed a reliable, affordable way to keep their venue spotless and event-ready, they could have stuck with the same long procurement process and familiar vendor list.

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Instead, they tried something different — and the results have been nothing short of transformational.


Through California’s State Use Program, and with the expert guidance of Signature Business Consulting, SMCEC partnered with Toolworks, a Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) that trains and employs people with disabilities.


Signature made it simple — navigating the State Use process, connecting SMCEC with the perfect CRP partner, and ensuring the contract delivered both operational excellence and community impact.


Now, a skilled Toolworks team works year-round at SMCEC — keeping facilities in top shape for everything from weekly events to the San Mateo County Fair. But the real story is the lives changed:

  • Stable jobs for people with disabilities who were eager to work.

  • Professional training that opens doors for future opportunities.

  • Confidence and independence that ripple out into families and communities.


“We’re honored to work alongside Toolworks to create meaningful employment opportunities while enriching the services we provide.” — Dana Stoehr, CEO, SMCEC


This is more than a contract. It’s proof that when agencies use the State Use Program — and have the right partner guiding the process — they can solve real operational needs and make a measurable difference in their community.



Your Agency Could Be Next


The State Use Program is one of the easiest ways to get high-quality services without the headaches of traditional procurement — and it comes with a built-in community impact you can be proud of.


Signature Business Consulting has helped agencies across California turn simple contracts into powerful success stories.


Don’t just meet your operational goals — make history for your community.

 
 
 

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