Skanska presents the upcoming Washington State construction projects in a market-specific Seattle Opportunities Symposium (SOS) for women-owned, veteran, minority and small businesses, contractors and suppliers. This in-person event will allow diverse trade partners and vendors to connect with project teams bidding out work in the next several months, network with Skanska executives, and speak with […]

If you are contractor wanting to know more about public works this session was created for you. The session format will allow for you to sit down with each agency to better understand how to do business with them. The following agencies will be ready to have conversations with contractors interested in learning more about […]

Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Washington State is requesting your support for our 2023 Gala, Celebrate, Elevate, Empower, an awards and sponsorship event to celebrate outstanding people and projects in our community. The event will take place Friday, April 21, at the Green River College Grand Hall in Auburn. Doors will open at 5:30 […]

A business has to prove its viability and worth to potential lenders and investors. In this session, we will discuss the three basic financial reports that every business should have whether it is a start-up or a well-established business. We will delve into who the typical users will be, what questions they may ask, and […]

The 2023 Small Business Awards Gala is an event that recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs and small businesses in Washington. The 2023 Washington State Small Business Awards Gala is an event that recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs and small businesses in Washington State. The Gala is held annually during National Small Business Week. The event, hosted by SCORE Greater Seattle […]

This 3-hour workshop is designed to give you plenty of practical exercises to give you, the future business owner, real steps to take away and the skills and know-how that you’ll need for: ·      Finding a business to buy ·      Evaluating an offer to sell a business ·      Performing the necessary review and due diligence on the business […]

Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, as part of our Global Diversity Export Initiative. Designed to connect SMEs in underserved communities with global business opportunities.  Discuss issues relevant to diverse businesses that are seeking international sales expansion and introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources. Hear about exporting essentials and available resources. Learn about […]

Have you ever received an award notice, only to be told several days later that the contract is on hold, all because of a bid protest filed by a disgruntled competitor? If so, you may know how hard it can be to find answers and how quickly you can miss an important deadline in the […]

Are you a small business looking to expand? Did you know that the best way to boost your bottom line is to look outside of our U.S. borders? Selling internationally can help protect your bottom line from the ebbs and flows of one domestic market, while granting you access to more buyers. Learn about access […]

The federal government's process to award a contract is like nothing you've experienced before. There are multiple steps to complete, in order to compete and be awarded a federal contract. You will learn: Each required step to complete for a federal contract Efficiency Tips and Tricks How to get solicitations as soon as they are posted […]

Description: We hear the acronym “SEO” all the time…but what exactly does that entail?  This SEO 101 webinar will answer exactly that!  We will talk through techniques for conducting basic keyword research that every business owner should do for their business.  Next, we’ll review strategies for using those good keyword phrases that you’d like to […]

Description: Growing your business through government contracts can be a bit daunting at first. Discover tools and information that can help you determine who in state and local government buys what you sell, how they buy it, and how you can prepare your firm to succeed in the public marketplace. You’ll also be introduced to […]