Have you ever wanted capital to expand your business, but didn't know where to start? Have you had bad experiences with lenders in the past? Let us help you find your "perfect match" for affordable and safe capital. Join us to learn more about how the Small Business Administration (SBA) lender matching tool and Venturize's […]

Do you have a plan for your seasonality to maintain positive cash flow? How has your revenues from last year impacted your sales for this year? Are you ready to diversify? Is it time to discontinue any of your experiences? Have you considered a second location or other distribution points? These questions and more can […]

The SBA's 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program is a nine-year program created to assist firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy. The 8(a) BD Program offers unique and valuable business assistance and the opportunity to compete and receive set-aside and sole-source […]

Join the City of Tacoma's Community & Economic Development Department for the Brick and Mortar Business Workshop! Are you passionate about opening and growing your own brick and mortar business? Looking for expert insights and practical tips to navigate the exciting journey of entrepreneurship? Look no further! Workshop Highlights: 🏢 Panel Discussions with Local Business […]

In this session, participants will backwards plan and learn techniques such as square and/or linear foot costs in order to determine precise job costs for bidding on state contracts. The success of any project relies on accurate estimation and takeoff. The session will cover various aspects, including material costs and profit markups. Participants will create […]

Educational session presented by the Department of Labor discussing the advisory services and benefits provided by DOL. Calling all motivated and ambitious MBEs (Minority Business Enterprises)! Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Don't miss out on our event featuring the Department of Labor, where you'll gain invaluable insights and resources […]

Explore a competitive solicitation for Portable Sanitation Services which is currently posted on WEBS (keyword search reference number 18122). This 1 hour prep session is led by Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) and will provide tools to assist you in preparing your bid. We will also discuss how to prepare for the pre-bid meeting which is the following […]

The Port of Seattle (“Port”) is conducting a disparity study for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program and Diversity in Contracting Program. The Port seeks to ensure that DBEs and other businesses owned by minorities or women have equal access to contracting opportunities and that the Port’s current initiatives remain legally defensible and administratively successful. […]

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has worked with the Census Bureau to gather and analyze federal data to identify the “covered populations” defined by the Digital Equity Act. The Digital Equity Act Population Viewer enables users to locate and understand where these populations are concentrated, at both the state and local levels. In […]

Are you a small, women, or minority-owned business in Construction or Design Services? Join this virtual meeting to meet with Port Project Managers, Central Procurement, and Diversity in Contracting staff to learn about the projects below and how to pursue them. Projects Highlighted: Baggage Claim Devices 15 & 16 (Construction) Utility Meter Networking (Design Services) […]