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2022 Regional Contracting Forum
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.
BizFair 2022 will be a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual attendees having the same event experience. NO COST TO ATTEND – Registration is open!
When: September 24th, 2022 from 8am to 5pm.
Where: Renton Technical College, Renton, WA and Online
For More Information: info@bizfair.org (425) 243-2721
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Do you work in landscaping, plumbing, residential contracting, or other similar fields and are interested in expanding your services? Join Seattle Public Utilities and King County for a FREE 3-day hybrid orientation, where you will learn the requirements to install rebate-eligible cisterns and/or rain gardens on private property. Over 55,000 homes in Seattle are eligible for a RainWise rebate to install cisterns and/or rain gardens. Attendance at all 3 days is a required prerequisite for all who wish to qualify to perform RainWise installations.
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Monday, September 12th 6-8pm via Zoom Webinar Platform
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Tuesday, September 13th 6-8pm via Zoom Webinar Platform
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Saturday, September 17th 10am-12pm via In-Person Site Tour at Location TBD
Registration required: https://bit.ly/ContractorOrientation
Unable to make these dates, but interested in receiving notifications for future trainings? Please respond to rainwise@seattle.gov and let us know.
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Washington State Department of Enterprise Services in partnership with Tabor 100 will present on State Contracts, Tuesday September 11th from 12PM - 1:30PM. Register for this hybrid event here: Tabor 100 & DES | State Contracts – Tabor100.org
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On the third Thursday of the month, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) facilitates an interactive conversation with state procurement professionals who can provide information and insight on how to do business with the state.
Join them for this virtual event where they will discuss a variety of topics, including:
- Introduction to state contracting
- How to find upcoming contracting opportunities
- Where to get technical assistance
- Where to find additional training
And, of course, provide time and opportunity for questions and answers.
Who: Small, Diverse, and Veteran-Owned Businesses
Where: This will be a live event hosted on Zoom.
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The Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference is Eastern Washington’s largest career and professional development event for women. The inspiring experience brings together female leaders in every season of life to share insights, exchange ideas and empower their careers. The all-day conference boasts multiple keynote and breakout presentations featuring the finest, most knowledgeable experts in their fields, as well as the ATHENA Awards luncheon, which honors two of the top women leaders in our community. The Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference is the can’t-miss event of the year!
When: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Where: Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, Washington
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Meet OMWBE's new director, Lekha Fernandes! Lekha joins us from the Employment Security Department, where she was the Southwest coastal regional director. She led oversight of the agency and WorkSource programs. Prior to her time at ESD, Fernandes owned and operated a business managing workforce development grants as a subcontractor to the state of Michigan. Read the full press release from the Governor's Office.
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Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. This month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries, including: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, and Chile on September 18th. It also includes holidays that recognize Hispanic contributions such as Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day that is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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New Certifications
25 businesses obtained OMWBE certification in July! 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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