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PUBLIC WORKS VIRTUAL TRAINING SERIES
This 5 week training series will provide education to small, minority, and women-owned businesses interested in performing on public work projects. Each session will provide opportunities to interact with the subject matter experts to enhance your learning about public works contracting. Training presented by Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC). Bring your enthusiasm to learn about Public Works!
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
*November 8th - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Register Here:
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
Email training@washingtonptac.org or call 360-701-9410
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Save the Date! October 12, 2022 from 3pm - 5pm
The Association of Women and Minority Businesses (AWMB)’s mission is to increase the net worth of women and minority businesses while advocating with organizations we engage and do business with for diversity, equity, inclusion, and transparency.
It is an organization that serves as an accelerator, incubator and amplifier for women, minority and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) owned small businesses. AWMB is founded on the premise for a more coordinated approach and bridging the gap in serving a wider network of underserved businesses in the contracting community.
AWMB board members come from various backgrounds and industries with extensive experience advocating for small, women-, and minority-owned businesses throughout their careers and the uniqueness of the common passion and faith in BIPOC small businesses.
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Meet the Agencies is a special, in-person session taking place from 2:00pm - 5:00pm at the Small Business Summit, an all-day event from 8:00am - 5:00pm.
The Summit has an entry fee which includes all-day access with an exhibition hall, breakout sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, complimentary breakfast and lunch buffet.
The following agencies will be ready to have conversations with contractors
interested in learning more about public works.
• Snohomish County
• City of Lynnwood
• City of Marysville
• Community Transit
• Sound Transit
The questions below will start each discussion session with the agency.
- Where can you find upcoming opportunities and active solicitations?
- What are the top three procurement methods for your agency?
- What kind of programs or resources are available for small and diverse businesses wanting to do business with your agency?
- What are common mistakes contractors make when responding to bids?
- How does your agency use rosters?
- How to get assistance with required paperwork?
Questions about Meet the Agencies? Email training@washingtonptac.org or call 360-701-9410. Scholarships are available upon request.
Please register for both events to attend this session:
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Sound Transit Virtual Contracting Expo
Sound Transit will host a virtual Contracting Expo for architectural and engineering services and construction industries on October 27th, 2022 from 8:00am - 1:30pm. This free virtual expo is open to all interested vendors, especially architects, engineers, construction managers, designers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. The goal is to attract large and small businesses on a local and national level.
For questions about the event, contact Materials Technology & Services Sr. Business Analyst Melody Buchanan at melody@buchanan@soundtransit.org
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The Washington State Department of Transportation is conducting a
disparity study for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. WSDOT seeks to ensure that DBEs and other businesses owned by minorities or women, as well as veteran-owned businesses, have equal access to contracting opportunities and that WSDOT’s current initiatives remain legally defensible and administratively successful.
The study will further examine factors necessary for entrepreneurial success, such as access to business capital, bonding, networks, suppliers, and other resources. The study will also gather anecdotal evidence of any continuing effects of past or present race and sex discrimination and the impact of the current WSDOT programs. Finally, the study will review WSDOT’s current efforts and activities and make recommendations for future initiatives and enhancements.
The study will further examine qualitative experiences and solicit suggestions of business owners and stakeholder groups for possible program enhancements.
Your participation is, therefore, critical to informing the study results and recommendations.
The public information webinar will introduce the study team, present the study elements and methodology, describe the study process, and outline how stakeholders and business owners can participate.
WSDOT welcomes the participation of all business owners, those currently doing business with WSDOT, and those interested in contracting opportunities.
Please join us to learn about this important project and how you can participate.
Register for Tuesday, October 18, 2022 10:00am - 11:30am
Register for Tuesday October 25, 2022 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Open enrollment (Nov. 1 – Jan. 15) is when Washingtonians can sign up for health and dental coverage on Washington Healthplanfinder for the following plan year. On Washington Healthplanfinder, you and your employees can shop, compare, and select a plan that fits your individual budget and health care needs.
More savings than ever! In addition to federal tax credits, a new state subsidy, Cascade Care Savings, is available for 2023 and may further lower monthly premium costs. Customers must enroll in a Cascade Care Silver or Gold plan and meet income requirements to qualify.
Visit wahealthplanfinder.org to see what subsidies you may be eligible to receive and learn more. Our assisters are available at no-cost to help you and your employees understand your coverage options, financial assistance, and enroll into coverage!
Share this information with your employees and ensure they have the coverage they need for 2023!
Questions on how you can support your employees sign up for health coverage?
Contact: smallbusiness@wahbexchange.org
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New Certifications
35 businesses obtained OMWBE certification in August! 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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