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Supplier Diversity Newsletter |
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Greetings Partners,
Every month we share a list of the most recent state certified businesses including the business name, contact information, business description, etc. This list is best utilized regularly in combination with OMWBE's Directory of Certified Businesses.
Please contact our Supplier Diversity team for assistance using our online directory, or to schedule a virtual training for your procurement team.
Email: supplierdiversity@omwbe.wa.gov
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Now that state agencies and educational institutions have closed their books for the previous fiscal year, the time has arrived to report our annual spend. OMWBE is sending out instructions for FY 2024 reporting to the following organizations:
This reporting cycle will set a new milestone for Supplier Diversity in Washington state contracting, procurement, and public works. Last year, we set aspirational spending goals for state agencies, for the first time in over 25 years. We are ready to collect and analyze last year's data, to determine which organizations met their business diversity spending goals and which need additional support.
Stay tuned for more details!
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Did you know that OMWBE launched a new certification program for small businesses engaged in public works contracting?
Public Works Small Business Enterprise (PWSBE) certified businesses can join the Statewide Small Works Roster with MRSC Rosters free of charge. This centralized system simplifies the process for public agencies seeking qualified contractors for small works projects under $350,000.
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Washington's Regional Contracting Forum is celebrating 21 years of collaboration and leadership among the Puget Sound Region government entities.
This forum is an opportunity for small businesses, minority, women, disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses to meet purchasers at all levels of state and local government, including school districts, transportation agencies, Tribal governments and other organizations.
When: September 12, 2024 | 8AM - 3PM
Where: Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle Center 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA
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This year marks the 28th annual BizFair, the longest running all government and nonprofit-run small business fair in Washington state. BizFair is free to attend and open to everyone.
This year there will be 3 individual events:
Spokane
When: Saturday September 14, 2024
Where: The Hive (Spokane Public Library venue)
Puyallup
When: Saturday September 21, 2024
Where: Pierce College
Tri-Cities: En Español
Cuándo: Sábado, 5 de octubre, 2024
Dónde: Columbia Basin College
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DES is hosting the first-ever Washington Procurement Connect (WPC), an all-day conference designed to help connect Washington small, minority, women, and certified veteran businesses with procurement professionals and government purchasers.
Event Details:
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Date: Oct. 8, 2024
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Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Location: Greater Tacoma Convention Center
For procurement professionals, this is a great opportunity to earn credits from The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP), WA Chapter, to enhance your knowledge and expertise in government procurement.
This year's theme is Strengthening Your Business, because small businesses are the backbone of Washington’s economy. Registration is open now and free for all attendees. We hope to see you there!
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