Northwest Mountain MSDC

Port of Seattle 2025 Business Accelerator Program Virtual Info Session
2025-06-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://www.nwmmsdc.org/event/port-of-seattle-2025-business-accelerator-program-virtual-info-session/
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 Aviation Industry Day
2025-06-02 12:00 - 16:30 | 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!

Empower & Connect: Business Matchmaking Summit
2025-05-15 09:00 - 15:00 | 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

Avoid Common L&I Pitfalls - Free Virtual Workshop on May 14
2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

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

Chase for Business The Experience: Seattle
2025-05-06 13:00 - 19:30 | 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

Affiliate Capital Matchmaker
2025-04-30 06:00 - 08:00 | 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

PortGen 101: How to do Business with the Port - Construction
2025-04-23 14:00 - 16:00 | 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==

King County’s Contractor Outreach and Networking Event
2025-04-21 09:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Sound Transit Disparity Study 2025 Public Engagement Sessions
2025-04-01 09:30 - 10:30 | 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

Labor & Industries Virtual Workshop on Accident Prevention Plan
2025-03-31 13:00 - 14:00 | 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

WEBS Registration Support Office Hours
2025-03-21 12:30 - 14:00 | 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

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 | 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

Business Networking Nite Out
2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | 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

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
