Northwest Mountain MSDC

25th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair for Seattle, WA
2025-02-20 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Business Networking Nite Out
2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
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

PortGen First Look: Three Construction Projects - Webinar
2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
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

Alliance Northwest 2025
2025-03-19 17:00 - 2025-03-20 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

WEBS Registration Support Office Hours
2025-03-21 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
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

Labor & Industries Virtual Workshop on Accident Prevention Plan
2025-03-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
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

Sound Transit Disparity Study 2025 Public Engagement Sessions
2025-04-01 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
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

King County’s Contractor Outreach and Networking Event
2025-04-21 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Muckleshoot Events Center, 2402 Auburn Way S, Auburn, Washington, 98002, United States
King County is hosting an in-person contractor networking and open house event to provide networking opportunities for small, minority and women owned firms, and prime contractors/consultants, as well as informational presentations on upcoming contracts from many King County agencies. This event is intended for potential prime contractors and consultants and major firms to meet with small, diverse businesses to explore teaming opportunities for upcoming procurements.
Event Date/Time: April 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Muckleshoot Events Center – 2402 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002
Registration Link: https://kingcountycontractorevent.eventbrite.com
Join us in-person to:

Network with other firms
Learn about upcoming projects and events from King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD),Metro Transit, Parks, Road Services, Local Services, Water and Land Resources Division, Facilities Management Division, and Solid Waste Division
Sign up for 1:1 meeting opportunities with prime contractors/consultants and subs
Meet with King County staff

For more event information, please visit King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s Upcoming Contract Opportunities page at www.kingcounty.gov/wtdContractOpportunities.

PortGen 101: How to do Business with the Port - Construction
2025-04-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
If you have been wanting to understand how the Port procures construction contracts, why it procures in the way it does, and what that means for you, this is the webinar for you!
Learn the tips and tricks to position your construction business for a contract!
Topics to be covered:

How to register onto VendorConnect and VendorConnect tour
Certifying as a small, or diverse firm with the Port
How Port of Seattle implements construction contracts
The different types of Port construction opportunities
What to expect when submitting a bid
Best practices for maximizing your opportunities

Date: Wednesday, April 23rd
Time: 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Location: Online Webinar. Link available upon registration.
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ccj398y/lp/2724a923-aa64-43d3-9551-735227860ad0?source_id=104df03a-36c6-406b-b35f-3d7f0cc9876f&source_type=em&c=l7b3r-MpulUDW8vQmZ0xA_z5Jp1_usBoY87BNSmE4sBIfmEqpxMolw==

Affiliate Capital Matchmaker
2025-04-30 06:00 - 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Helping SEDI businesses connect with Strategic Financial Partners! Come Join Us!
The Virtual Session will provide your SEDIs the opportunity:
● Meeting with bankers/investors to gain access to capital for your growth needs.
● Share pertinent information prior to the meetings resulting in a more productive meeting.
● Work with the MatchMaker 365 team to facilitate scheduling.
Virtual Event 9 am – 11 am EST via MM365

Chase for Business The Experience: Seattle
2025-05-06 13:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA, United States
You’re invited to The Experience: Seattle, a complimentary event where you can gain invaluable insights and make meaningful connections to help your business go further.
The event will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, with lots of activities, programs and speaking engagements for participants to experience throughout the event, including personalized marketing workshops, headshot photo booths, fireside chat with local celebrities, explore meta technologies for small business growth, happy hour and networking, and many more. Space is limited, so early registration is highly recommended.

Agenda
1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Activations and networking
Personalized marketing workshops
Solutions Center with Chase for Business product offerings
Headshot photo booths and our local Chase for Business Marketplace
3 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Mainstage presentations
Fireside Chat with a local celebrity
Business Sentiment in Shifting Markets
Small Business, Big Stories
Explore Meta Technologies for Small Business Growth
4:45 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Evening reception
Meet and greet, happy hour, networking and entertainment
Register here: https://jpmc.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=300058402&reference=NWMMSDC

Washington Edge Application Deadline
2025-05-09 | WA
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is excited to announce that the Washington Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE) pilot program is officially live and accepting applications! They designed this innovative program to support small businesses, paving the way for more opportunities in public works contracting with the state of Washington.
Contractors accepted into the program will receive access to Washington EDGE-exclusive bid opportunities on select contracts identified below $1 million.
To be eligible for the program, public works firms must have:

A gross revenue averaging no more than $5 million over the last three years.
All necessary licenses to perform public works projects.
Experience in construction work for at least three years.
No suspensions or debarments in the past two years.

Washington EDGE offers:

Exclusive training: Access to valuable training to help your business navigate the complexities of state public works contracting.
Networking opportunities: Connect with DES to grow your business and expand your reach.
Resources for success: Tools and technical assistance to help your business thrive in the competitive procurement process.

Why is it important?
Washington EDGE is part of the state’s ongoing commitment to create an inclusive and equitable economy. Empowering small and veteran-owned businesses helps to drive economic growth across our state and ensure that more businesses can compete and succeed in government contracting.
Check out our webpage to learn more and apply today. The first round of applications is due by May 9. We look forward to seeing your business grow with the support of Washington EDGE!
Learn more and apply here: https://des.wa.gov/services/facilities-and-leasing-management/public-works-design-construction/washington-edge-program

Avoid Common L&I Pitfalls - Free Virtual Workshop on May 14
2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
On Wednesday, May 14, we’re partnering with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries to host a free virtual workshop covering general L&I topics – with a focus on the most common issues that trip up businesses and how to avoid them.
If you have a business in Washington State, this session is for you. An expert from L&I will walk through key requirements, frequent compliance pitfalls, and best practices to help you stay on track and compliant.
Join us from your home or office, bring your questions, and get real-time answers from an L&I expert.
📅 Wednesday, May 14
📍 Remote
🕒 Time: 10 – 11 am
💬 Live Q&A included
🎟️ Register here.

Empower & Connect: Business Matchmaking Summit
2025-05-15 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Miller Conference Center, 9690 South 300 West, Sandy, Utah, 84070, United States
Join us for Empower & Connect, a dynamic business and resource matchmaking event designed specifically for minority and socially or economically disadvantaged businesses. This summit will provide a powerful platform for entrepreneurs to network with industry leaders, potential partners, and key resource providers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one matchmaking sessions, explore funding opportunities, and discover valuable resources to help their businesses thrive. Whether you’re seeking strategic partnerships, business development support, or access to new markets and opportunities, this event will connect you with the right people and tools to elevate your business. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your network, gain valuable insights, and unlock new opportunities for growth!
Co-hosted by the NWMMSDC.
📅 Thursday, May 15
⏰ 9-3 pm
📍Miller Conference Center – 9690 South 300 West, 84070, Sandy, Utah

Port of Seattle: 2025 Aviation Industry Day
2025-06-02 12:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | SEA Conference Center, 17801 International Blvd, Rm 6012M, Seattle, WA, 98158, United States
Join us for the biggest PortGen event of the year to increase WMDBE and small business participation on Port Aviation projects by providing you information on upcoming construction and professional design projects!
The day will also include networking where WMDBE and small firms will meet the biggest Port primes in the construction, and architecture and engineering fields to begin conversations about the potential to team up for Port opportunities. Each business in attendance will also be able to schedule individual meetings with three primes of their choice during the networking portion of the event!

Port of Seattle 2025 Business Accelerator Program Virtual Info Session
2025-06-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Join the Northwest Mountain MSDC for a virtual info session on the 2025 Business Accelerator Program. Learn how to apply, ask questions, and see if your business is a good fit. The program supports WMDBEs in port-related industries with technical assistance, Port procurement access, and growth opportunities.

Port of Seattle 2025 Business Accelerator Program Live Info Session
2025-06-20 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Join the Northwest Mountain MSDC for a live info session on the 2025 Business Accelerator Program. Learn how to apply, ask questions, and see if your business is a good fit. The program supports WMDBEs in port-related industries with technical assistance, Port procurement access, and growth opportunities.

2025 NWMMSDC Business Conference
2025-06-25 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Microsoft Campus, Redmond, WA, United States
This year’s Business Conference will be bigger than ever, featuring a tradeshow where MBEs can showcase their businesses while corporate members and fellow MBEs walk the floor, sparking new connections and opportunities. We’re also hosting a high-energy pitch competition, giving MBEs the chance to impress corporate judges, receive instant feedback, and make a lasting impression.

City of Seattle Reverse Vendor Trade Show
2025-06-26 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
The Reverse Vendor Trade Show is an annual event hosted by the City of Seattle to allow vendors the opportunity to introduce themselves to a variety of City department representatives. Vendors can learn about upcoming solicitations, procurement opportunities and sustainable purchasing while networking with other local vendors. Women-owned and minority-owned businesses are especially encouraged to attend. This year’s event will be in person at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion.
Have questions?
Please contact FAS_ReverseVendorTradeShow@seattle.gov.
Please also contact us to request reasonable accommodation or language access needs.
A limited number of Parking Vouchers are available. Please submit requests by Sunday, June 1.

PortGen 101: Goods and Services
2025-08-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Attention all diverse, and small suppliers! If you have been wanting to understand how the Port procures its goods and services, why it procures in the way it does, and what that means for you, this is the webinar for you! Register to attend!

Scholarship Golf Fundraiser
2025-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington National, 14330 SE Husky Way, Auburn, WA, 98092, United States
A unique opportunity to build relationships in a relaxed setting while supporting scholarships for future diverse business leaders. Join us on the green for a day of networking and impact.

City of Bellevue Grand Connection Crossing Information Event: Primes & SBEs
2025-09-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
City of Bellevue Grand Connection Crossing Opportunities for Primes, Small & Emerging Business Outreach Event.

Free Admission
Doors at 1pm

2025 Regional Contracting Forum
2025-09-17 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Muckleshoot Casino Resort, 2402 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Join us for the 2025 Regional Contracting Forum on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Muckleshoot Events Center, 2402 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002.
Introduce your business to prime contractors, prime consultants and the region’s largest government entities: City of Seattle, King County, Washington State Department of Transportation, University of Washington, Port of Tacoma, Washington State Office of Minorities and Women’s Business Enterprises, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, Sound Transit, Port of Seattle, City of Bellevue, City of Tacoma, Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Corrections, and others. Attendees have the opportunity to meet government contracting representatives and network with contractors, consultants, and suppliers all at one event.

Day on the Hill
2025-09-23 08:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, 1st St SE, Washington, DC, 20515, United States
Regional Affiliate Leaders Meet Key Decision Makers on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Minority-Owned Businesses
Join us on the Hill as we call for urgent action to protect and preserve the programs that fuel minority business success. We need champions in Congress, corporate allies, and community advocates to stand with us-loudly and visibly-to defend supplier diversity and economic equity.
We will schedule your meetings and provide talking points for a productive meeting with your representatives.
We will host a prep session prior to September 23rd.
Continental Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: REGISTER EACH PERSON THAT WILL BE PARTICIPATING FOR REPORTING AND BADGING.
Travel expense: On your own.

‘Grit City Connect: Construct Your Future’ Networking Event
2025-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eastside Community Center, 1721 East 56th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
A Networking Event Co-Hosted By City, Parks, And Schools
This forum is designed to:

Facilitate meaningful engagement between prime contractors and potential subcontractors.
Share insights into upcoming projects and procurement
Empowering small businesses by offering technical assistance that addresses the common barriers to capacity building and sustainable growth.
Promote networking and partnerships within our contracting community so do not forget your capabilities statements!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect directly with public agency staff, prime contractors, and technical assistance providers!
Grit City Connect: Subcontractors Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/g/bKYNLZSeYu?origin=lprLink
If you are a Prime Contractor or provide Technical Assistance in the Public Works arena and you are interested in having a table please contact: Linda Cerna at Lcerna@tacoma.gov or call her at 253-453-9488. Space is limited and we will close the registration window as it fills.

2025 King County Executive's Small Business Awards
2025-10-01 15:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join us for the big celebration!
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 3:00–5:30 p.m.
Seattle Convention Center, Summit Building
(900 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101)
Here’s what to look forward to:
· A high-energy performance by the Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline
· Abundant refreshments
· Exhibition tables hosted by finalists and sponsors
· Opportunity to connect with business leaders and community champions from across King County
It’s going to be an inspiring afternoon filled with community spirit, networking, and well-deserved recognition. Come cheer on the finalists, connect with fellow supporters, and help us spotlight the small businesses driving creativity and prosperity across King County.

Pierce County Thriving Together Resource Event Registration
2025-10-08 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | STAR Center – Journey Hall, 3873 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
RESOURCE EVENTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS & ENTREPRENEURS
Pierce County Community Navigator Program Thriving Together Resource Events are ideal for local small business owners and entrepreneurs to network and learn about the resources available to help businesses thrive in Pierce County. Here’s what attendees can look forward to:

Connecting 1:1 with small business assistance providers
Learning about free, small business programs and assistance
B2B networking encouraged, bring your company’s marketing info for a shared resource table
Light refreshments and free on-site parking

Leadership Awards & Advocacy Ceremony
2025-10-17 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave N, Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
A night of celebration honoring the achievements of MBEs and corporate partners who are making a lasting impact in supplier diversity. This event recognizes those who champion advocacy, leadership, and excellence within the community.

2025 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange in Miami
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-05 | WA
Join us at the 2025 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange in Miami, November 2–5, where over four powerful days you’ll engage in candid conversations, gain strategic insights, and find empowerment through thought leadership, equipping you with actionable strategies to transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Amazon Supplier Development Matchmaker
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Beach
Amazon is hosting a Supplier Development Matchmaker in Miami November 3.
Email rohena@nichemktg.com to register! RSVP by October 15th.
