Welcome to the 2023 Reverse Vendor Trade Show! This event is happening in person at 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109 on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT. What is a Reverse Vendor Trade Show, you ask? It's an event where vendors will be walking around and checking out the booths of the […]

Get ready for the largest job fair and resource fair in Pierce County! Collaboration for a Cause features more than 100 employers and resources to connect you to finding quality employment and stability. This event is open to the public and is free to attend! All are welcome!  Talk directly with employers who are hiring […]

Agenda Overview of the SBIR program – presented by Kate Hoy, Washington State APEX Accelerator SBIR/STTR Advisor General overview of the SBIR/STTR program. Learn about the funding, who is eligible, and what Washington State resources are available to help with the application process. Deeper Dive into the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SBIR Program […]

Are you a small business owner wanting to SELL to the government or SUBCONTRACT to large prime contractors? If so, come MEET THE BIGS! You’ll have the chance to network with the largest government purchasers in our area, like Fairchild Air Force Base and the US Forest Service, as well as large prime contractors doing millions of dollars […]

In this Marketing workshop, we start by helping you identify your target market. These are your best potential customers and knowing them helps you create a better product or service. It also makes all your promotional efforts more focused and effective. We show you how to finalize the design of your product or service and […]

Description: Our session focuses on the key components to prepare a cost and price proposal for government contracting opportunities. You’ll learn about: Direct costs Indirect costs Profit Taxes The difference between a cost and price proposal Also, you will learn how to prepare a comprehensive cost/price proposal and feel confident with your price. You’ll get an […]

Join IBR Project Team to learn about opportunities with IBR and connect with program leadership, staff, prospective prime contractors and other DBEs & SBEs. Flyer - Learn more about contracting opportunites November 8, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST @ Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs, Portland Register here

Join us for an extraordinary gathering of some of the most exciting and diverse businesses in Pierce County! 339 small business owners have graduated from the award-winning Pierce County Business Accelerator program. Come and celebrate their accomplishments at this unforgettable showcase event. Discover potential collaborators, savor outstanding catering services, and engage with enthusiastic business leaders. […]

Join the ultimate online Business Finance Town Hall on 2023-11-09 at 10-11 AM PST to discuss the needs and gaps for financial business growth! Welcome to the Business Finance Town Hall curated by Seattle Public Library in collaboration with Fiscal Finesse Consulting! Join us for an exciting online event where industry experts gather to discuss the latest trends and insights […]

Paying taxes is inevitable. But reporting and paying the right amount of taxes timely is the goal you want to achieve to give you peace of mind and allow you to focus on more important areas, like driving your business forward. This 2.5-hour workshop will help you learn about: ·      Federal taxes imposed on your business. ·      Federal […]