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Absher Small Business Virtual Summit Workshop
Looking to learn more about the Linked Deposit Loan Program and other lending options for your business? Join us on July 28 from 3pm-430pm for a virtual presentation on Access to Capital. Presenters include OMWBE’s Julie Campos and Seattle Credit Union’s Khalfani Jones. To register for this event, email Stephanie.Caldwell@AbsherCo.com
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University of Washington Supplier Orientation
Are you looking to do business with the University of Washington?
The University of Washington (UW) host monthly orientations for new and existing suppliers’ and provides businesses an opportunity to learn about potentially doing businesses with the University. For more information visit the UW Procurement Services website and to register for an upcoming orientation, select here.
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This FREE in-person event is taking place September 21st, 2022 at Muckleshoot Casino Resort. Regional Contracting Forum attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Network and meet government and regional contracting representatives in the areas of contracting, architecture and engineering, and procurement
- Learn about doing business with the government
- Get information regarding upcoming contracting opportunities
- Ask questions and leave contact information with agencies for future conversations
- Receive information regarding mega projects in the regions
- Sign up for one-on-one interviews with representatives from local government, state agencies, county jurisdictions and prime job contractors
- Receive assistance and information from business resource organizations that will help grow your businesses
Minority, Women, and Veteran business owners are encouraged to attend.
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Each fall, the small business ecosystem in WA comes together to put on BizFair, the longest running all government and non-profit run free small business fair in Washington state. It is an opportunity for thousands of current & aspiring small business owners to:
BE INSPIRED by a keynote speaker that has successfully traversed the small business path and shares their story of perseverance. Last year it was Joe Fugere of Tutta Bella sharing his story of Resilience and Thriving.
MEET with mentors, advisors, trainers, educators, fellow small business owners and entrepreneurs.
LEARN from savvy business experts who will share their knowledge and real-life experiences.
CONNECT with federal, state, and local government agencies for assistance related to business and/or getting contract opportunities.
FIND OUT how non-profit organizations can help you with funding, legal support, and more.
NETWORK with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Authorities, and statewide Business Associations.
BizFair 2022 will be a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual attendees having the same event experience. NO COST TO ATTEND – Registration coming soon, watch for updates at www.bizfair.org
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DES to launch meeting series for contracts' users
Enterprise Services offers an array of language-access master contracts to meet purchasers’ needs in communicating with people in Washington with limited English proficiency.
As an additional resource, the DES Language Access Program is launching a series of regular meetings at which contract users can ask questions, connect with other purchasers and learn how the contracts meet the interpretive and translation needs of public agencies and their clients.
Language-access purchaser meetings will be held the last Wednesday of every month unless otherwise shown on the Language Access calendar. The first in the series will be June 29.
The virtual meetings are open to all eligible purchasers in Washington who use statewide master contracts, including state agencies, public colleges and universities, and parties to the Master Contracts Usage Agreement.
If interested in joining the language access purchaser meetings, contact Antoinette Wynne, DES’s language access analyst, to receive an invitation.
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Turner’s School of Construction Management (TSCM) is a 5-week program that expands opportunities for growing businesses. Each course is taught by Turner staff and select industry partners. The program has helped participants enhance business acumen, build networks, and form long-term business relationships. We provide our community with the education and tools to work successfully within the industry by introducing a series of lectures in Procurement, Estimating, Operations, Contracts, Accounting, and other construction areas beneficial to a company’s quality and growth. Participants are issued a certificate of completion at the end of the program.
5-WEEK, 9-COURSE PROGRAM
Meets Every Tuesday and Thursday - September 6 thru October 6
From 4:30 - 7:30 PM
1200 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
2nd Floor, East & West Conference Rooms
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New Certifications
37 businesses obtained OMWBE certification in May! 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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