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Fast Track MBE & DBE Certification
In-Person Training
Local Pierce County businesses are encouraged to participate in a "Fast Track Certification" Training for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certifications.
The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB), in partnership with the Washington Minority Business Development Agency Center (WAMBDA) and the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise, is hosting a "Fast Track Certification" Training to help businesses recover and rebound from the effects of the pandemic.
This is a great opportunity for local businesses to increase their competitive advantage and vie for new contracting opportunities for certified businesses with federal, state, and local governments.
Businesses will receive:
- In-person training and overview about the certification process
- Tips on how to successfully complete an application
- Access to a computer lab during the training session
- 1-on-1 support and ongoing follow-up from staff
The event is happening Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Two sessions are available:
9:00pm - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Bates Technical College - Downtown Campus
East Annex, Room C307A
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
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Save the Date! Alliance Northwest 2022
OMWBE is sponsoring 200 seats for Alliance Northwest 2022.
This virtual business-to-business connection event is taking place on March 10, 2022 and registration is open. Half price discounts on early bird and regular prices are available for OMWBE certified businesses.
Please contact alliance@thurstonedc.com for the promo code BEFORE completing your registration. Register before January 31, 2021 for the early bird price.
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The Linked Deposit Program provides affordable capital for OMWBE state certified firms. Any state certified firm can enroll a business related loan.*
*with a participating lender and receive an interest rate reduction of up to 2%. For loan eligibility, contact your financial institution.
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REQUIREMENTS
• The firm must be state certified with
OMWBE (WBE, MBE, MWBE, or CBE)
• Loan total cannot exceed $1 million
• Loan term cannot exceed 10 years
• Each eligible individual has a $5
million lifetime limit
QUALIFYING LOANS INCLUDE
• Lines of credit
• Financing of accounts receivable
• Working capital
• Equipment purchases
• Real property acquisition
• Other business related financing
Grow and strengthen your business with state certification and the Linked Deposit Program!
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This free webinar is for established businesses that are actively seeking opportunities to grow their business from beyond its current model – new markets, new products, new locations, new staffing, and new financing. Its focus is on government-supported opportunities and assistance, and regulatory impacts of growth to factor in your planning. The next webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
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New Certifications
24 businesses obtained OMWBE certification in November! We share these monthly lists of newly certified firms with our contract and procurement contacts at State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education.
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