Events

Description:- Find out if the City buys the type of product/service you offer
- Learn about City bid processes for your product/service
- See if there is a contract in place for those items, and if so, when will it be re-bid
- Find out who you should market to
- Get information about the Consultant Roster program and application process
- Learn about the City’s Public Works contracting process
- See how to access online plans and specifications for public works construction projects
- Learn about opportunities through City Job Order Contracting 
- Hear about the City’s WMBE resources 

FIRST FRIDAY provides comprehensive information in a two-hour session. City Buyers and Contract Program Administrators will be available to answer questions and meet individually with Vendors and Contractors.

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Description:
Do you want to learn how to do business with the Port of Seattle?

Come and meet Port of Seattle representatives from Diversity in Contracting and the various Division staff. Port staff will share information about our Diversity in Contracting Program and the Port’s divisions focusing their goals while providing an overview for his or her division. Attendees will also learn about the women and/ or minority enterprise goals for each division and upcoming contracting opportunities.

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Description:
Join the Washington PTAC, the SBA Portland District for this free workshop and networking opportunity geared towards small businesses looking to grow through the use of teaming arrangements.
Whether it is through Joint Ventures, Mentor Protégé Agreements or more informal teaming arrangements, teaming and partnering can help your business gain the capacity needed to perform on contracts both directly with the government as well as large prime contractors.

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Description: 
Did you know that the federal government wants to award at least 23% of the $500 billion it spends annually to small businesses? In addition to the 23% goal, there are additional targets for disadvantaged, woman-owned, HUBZone and service disabled veteran owned small businesses.
This workshop will cover federal certification eligibility requirements, certification benefits as well as the process of how to get certified.

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Description:
Learn about the current state of doing business in Japan from Oregon’s
Japan Representative Office (JRO). SBA International Trade Finance Specialist, Jim Newton, will be on hand to discuss SBA Export Finance Programs used in Japan. Business Oregon’s trade specialists will also be available to assist with industry specifics related to medical products, advanced manufacturing, and outdoor gear/apparel, wood products, food/bev/ag, software and hi-tech.
The seminar will cover:
• Market overview and key Industries
• Demographic trends and new government initiatives
• Grants, export finance and more
• Success stories of Oregon companies
• Upcoming trade events and missions to Japan

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Description:
Attend a free, in-person orientation at our office. Learn more about King County's contracting process, effective marketing strategies, and tips for submitting successful bids and proposals. Chat with our contract specialists, sustainable purchasing manager, and our small business certification team.

For More Information Click Here: www.kingcounty.gov/procurement