On February 14 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the City will host a “Meet the Buyers” event at City Hall. “Meet the Buyers” connects small businesses with procurement contracts by providing informational panels, networking, tips and information on how to become a successful supplier for local, state and federal agencies. Since they began in 2010, these events have helped small businesses obtain over $193 million in contracts. The event is free. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.escondido.org/business.aspx or contact Michelle Geller, Economic Development Manager, at (760) 839-4587 mgeller@escondido.org