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Sound Transit Disparity Study 2025 Public Engagement Sessions
2025-04-01 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Sound Transit commissioned BBC Research & Consulting (BBC) to conduct a disparity study to measure the participation and availability of small, local, person of color- (POC-), woman-, veteran-, and LGBTQ-owned businesses in its contracts and procurements and provide recommendations for Sound Transit to improve its implementation of the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. BBC is a 55-year-old economic and diversity research firm based in Denver, Colorado and has conducted more than 150 disparity studies for cities, states, and other organizations across the country. As part of the disparity study, BBC conducts extensive outreach with local businesses, trade organizations, chambers of commerce, and other key stakeholders.
Your insights are essential! Attend a meeting to learn more about the study and share testimony about your experiences.
Tuesday April 1 at 9:30 AM PDT – Virtual, Zoom link shared upon registration
Tuesday April 8 at 5:30 PM PDT – In-person, Sound Transit Union Station Office (401 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104)
Please register to attend here: https://bit.ly/STpublicmeetings

Labor & Industries Virtual Workshop on Accident Prevention Plan
2025-03-31 13:00 - 14:00
On Monday, March 31st at 1pm, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is hosting a virtual workshop on accident prevention plans—the number one citation issued by L&I.
All businesses, whether remote or in person, are required to have an accident prevention plan. In this free workshop, an L&I expert will walk you through the requirements, key components, and best practices to ensure your organization is compliant.
Join from your office or home, bring your questions, and get them answered by an expert from L&I.
📅 Monday, March 31st
⏰ 1-2 pm
📍 Virtual
🎟️ Register here for free: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/sgj8ygt

WEBS Registration Support Office Hours
2025-03-21 12:30 - 14:00
For those seeking support with WEBS Registration or wanting to get it done really quickly, our Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Grayson Martin, is hosting virtual office hours on March 21st from 12:30 – 2pm. Pop in and quickly register right then and there for WEBS – an online vendor registration and procurement system used by state agencies and public institutions to make it easier for small businesses to compete for government contracts.
📅 March 21st
⏰ 12:30 – 2 pm
📍 Virtual – here is the meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTRmM2MzY2YtN2NmNS00NDhjLWJhZDgtNzM3ZDBiYTdkMjQ2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2205811499-6fd1-4c97-b22d-e4acb835ac5d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221c28419b-d85b-474f-b892-89469f191a4d%22%7d

Alliance Northwest 2025
2025-03-19 17:00 - 2025-03-20 16:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
The 39th Annual Alliance Northwest is the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest. This event features an exhibit hall, high-quality workshops and pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between government representatives, primes, and businesses. Hosted by Thurston Economic Development Council, home of APEX ACCELERATORS, Alliance Northwest has a strong history of providing quality outreach events for government representatives to connect with small and diverse businesses.
This year’s event will be in-person at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center in downtown Tacoma with easy access to Interstate 5. Alliance Northwest participants will enjoy a full day of networking, training sessions, and a keynote luncheon speaker.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alliance-northwest-2025-tickets-1037124606617?aff=oddtdtcreator&discount=EarlyBird2025

PortGen First Look: Three Construction Projects - Webinar
2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:30
Calling all diverse, and small firms in construction! Attend this webinar to hear directly from Port project managers about upcoming construction projects! At this webinar you will receive information about projects to help you determine whether you want to pursue them and how, as well as network with potential collaborators
Date: Wednesday, February 26th
Time: 3:00PM to 4:30PM – Program to begin promptly at 3:05PM
Location: Online Webinar. Link available upon registration – Register here.
Construction projects to be presented:
> Compactor Capacity at Gate E-100 Area Airport: $2M
WMBE Goal: TBD
> Airport Food and Beverage Introductory Kiosks: $3.55M
WMBE Goal: 15% Aspirational Goal
> North Employee Parking Lot (NEPL) Improvements Phase III: $3M – $6M
WMBE Goal: TBD

Business Networking Nite Out
2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00
Join Banner Bank for an evening of business networking with local businesses.
Don’t forget your business cards!
RSVP quickly, seats fill up fast. Limited to 50 people, RSVP to:
Lanna Garcia: lanna.garcia@bannerbank.com or 206-269-8393
Ronald Palmer: ronald.palmer@bannerbank.com or 206-269-8382
📍Footprint Wine Tap – 1222 E Madison Street
⏰ 6:15 pm – 8 pm
📅 Tuesday, February 25th

25th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair for Seattle, WA
2025-02-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
The 25th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair for Seattle, WA will take place Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 11AM to 3PM at – Seattle Center – The Armory – 305 Harrison St – Seattle, WA 98109. It’s a FREE CAREER FAIR and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Also, there will be 100’s of Jobs and Career Positions being hired for, from major employers. These employers are paying premium compensation for experienced candidates, willing to train new candidates and working hard to build a team and workforce that reflects all the communities they serve.

If any candidates want to preregister to avoid any possible lines or if they’re coming on their lunch hour use the following link to Eventbrite:

SEATTLE In Person (IP) Diversity Job/ Career Fair 02/20/2025 Tickets, Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

And if anyone needs more details about the DED Career Fair please find them on their City Page for the Seattle, WA.

Seattle1 | City Career Fair

The DED Career Fair is FREE and Open to the Public.

2024 City of Seattle Reverse Vendor Tradeshow
2024-11-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Join us at the 2024 Reverse Vendor Trade Show! This event will occur in person at the Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT.
But what is a Reverse Vendor Trade Show? It’s an event where vendors can visit booths hosted by public agencies rather than the agencies visiting the vendors. This unique setup provides an excellent platform for showcasing your products and services to prospective buyers seeking new and innovative solutions.
Furthermore, you’ll have the chance to connect with other professionals in your industry, discover new products and services, and build valuable relationships. Save the date – this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-reverse-vendor-trade-show-tickets-902864430817?aff=erelpanelorg

North Puget Sound Contracting Conference
2024-11-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th Street Southwest, Lynnwood, WA, 98036, United States
Who Should Attend?
Businesses interested in selling products and services to prime contractors and the government. Government buyers and prime contractors looking to do outreach to small and diverse businesses.
What to Expect
Showcase your organization at the largest business-to-government conference in the North Puget Sound Region.
Network with individuals representing businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors throughout the region.
Access matchmaking sessions, panel discussions, agency forecasts, plus more!

NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange
2024-10-20 - 2024-10-23 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
Join us at the 2024 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange and MBDA National MED Week in Atlanta, October 20-23, 2024, where we’ll continue marching towards our ambitious goal to reach $1 trillion in NMSDC-certified MBE annual revenue by 2030. Help us rewrite the rules and propel us toward a future of inclusivity, prosperity, and equity!
NMSDC’s Annual Conference & Exchange programming will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center and features a diverse range of opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us for four days of dynamic content and networking, and make each moment count towards shaping your future success.
Register Here: https://www.nmsdcconference.org/2024/

McKinstry & BNBuilders Presents: Construction Inclusion Week
2024-10-09 13:00 - 17:00 | McKinstry Building, 5005 3rd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98134, United States
SAVE THE DATE! Please join BNBuilders, McKinstry and a number of industry partners for a Supplier Diversity forum celebrating Construction Inclusion Week! This event will include workshops, presentations and networking opportunities. Sponsorships will support scholarships for MWDBEs participating in UW Ascend. The program will conclude with a reception.
Construction Inclusion Week 10.9 Save the Date Flyer!

King County Executive's Small Business Awards
2024-10-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
The King County Small Business Awards are back in 2024. King County Executive Dow Constantine will honor those throughout the county who are helping to boost our economy and create jobs at an awards event on October 7, 2024, at the Seattle Convention Center.
The due date for nominations has been extended through July 31, 2024.
Learn more about the Small Business Awards here.
To nominate a small business access the award nomination form here.
You can register to attend this event here.

2024 Regional Contracting Forum
2024-09-12 08:30 - 15:00 | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Meet government contracting representatives and network with other contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
The 2024 Regional Contracting Forum will be held at McCaw Hall, Seattle, on September 12 from 8:30am-3:00pm. This is a free event!
Please use the link below to register for this event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-regional-contracting-forum-tickets-902865504027?aff=oddtdtcreator
We look forward to seeing you there!

Contract Preparation & Procurement Readiness
2024-09-10 - 2024-10-15 | The Mill Entrepreneurship Center, 9690 South 300, West Sandy, UT, 84070, United States
Join our “Contract Preparation & Procurement Readiness” series to elevate your business opportunities! This free, intensive program is designed to equip you with essential skills and procurement knowledge to excel in key industries. Learn from seasoned professionals, network with peers, and gain valuable insights into procurement strategies and best practices. Limited spots are available—register now to secure your place!
LSI Procurement Training Flyer
