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Calling All Employers! Washington Workforce Development Survey
Your voice matters on the state workforce plan, Talent and Prosperity for All. The plan champions long-term economic success for workers, employers and communities. We know that success is not equally accessible by all communities and all residents. Talent and Prosperity for All supports all communities throughout Washington. If you are looking to grow your business or hire and retain staff, we want your input to help determine how the next four years can best support you and your community. Please complete the survey to provide feedback on the state workforce system.
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Save the Date! Alliance Northwest 2024
Alliance Northwest is the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest. This event features high-quality workshops and matchmaking sessions between small businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors. The event is in its 38th year. Hosted by Thurston Economic Development Council, home of APEX Accelerator, Alliance Northwest has a strong history of federal agency support. It is widely known as the place where business and government learn and make connections with small and disadvantaged businesses.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Businesses interested in selling to the government and prime contractors.
- R&D firms, engineering firms, and others working on new innovative technologies.
- Prime contractors and government buyers seeking to do outreach to small and diverse businesses.
WHEN IS THE EVENT?
Alliance Northwest is taking place at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center in Tacoma, WA on March 14, 2023.
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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (LNI) is offering two upcoming contractor training day events. More than 25 different classes are offered on subjects including safety, managing your claims to control your workers' compensation costs, public works contracting, business planning, risk management, marketing, and more.
December 15 | 8:00pm - 5:00pm | 1502 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA
January 19 | 8:00pm - 5:00pm | 7273 Linderson Way SW Tumwater, WA
If you need assistance reading this information or the registration forms, please email LniTraining@lni.wa.gov
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Northwest Minority Builders Alliance's Vicky Schiantarelli was presented with the esteemed SIR Award honoring Skill, Integrity and Responsibility from the Association of General Contractors on December 6, 2023.
Since 1979, Vicky has served on a variety of nonprofit and government boards and commissions serving her Latino community, Seattle’s Central Area neighborhood, and our diverse business community.
Vicky is an incorporator and founding board member of the Northwest Minority Builders Alliance (NWMBA). As Principal/Owner of Schiantarelli & Associates (a certified MWBE/DBE/SCS management consulting business re-established in January 2019), she currently serves on the CPARB Projects Review Committee (PRC) representing Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. As an Associate Member of the AGC Washington Chapter, she serves on the DEI and LGAC Committees and is Co-Chair of WSDOT/AGC Inclusion Subcommittee. She is a longstanding member of the OMWBE Advisory Committee. She is also member of other business organizations and advisory committees, including Tabor 100 and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you, Vicky, for your partnership and dedication!
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Washington Health Benefit Exchange - Washington Healthplanfinder
It’s open enrollment!
Now through Jan. 15 Washington residents can enroll into an individual health and dental plan on Washington Healthplanfinder for the 2024 plan year.
Federal and state subsidies are available to lower an eligible customer’s monthly cost of insurance. Visit wahealthplanfinder.org to learn more about available savings and find the right plan for you!
New! This open enrollment, everyone who lives in Washington state can buy health and dental insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder, regardless of immigration status. Learn more about health care for immigrants.
Need Help? Assisters across the state are available at no-cost to help customers understand coverage options, find financial assistance, and enroll into coverage!
Share this information with your employees and ensure they have the coverage they need for 2024!
Questions on how you can support your employees sign up for health coverage? Contact smallbusiness@wahbexchange.org.
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The Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023 and January 1, 2024. We look forward to a New Year filled with opportunities for Washington state small and diverse businesses to prosper!
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New Certifications
51 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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