2023 Air Force Contracting Summit [Defense Leadership Forum]

Congress has passed and the President has signed the historic $858 Billion 2023 defense appropriations bill, which includes $216 Billion for the Air Force and $26 Billion for the Space Force. Get the latest details at the 2023 Air Force Contracting Summit at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa next week! The Air […]

National Women’s Business Council Public Meeting [NWBC]

You’re Invited! The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is holding a hybrid Public Meeting on February 8, 2023, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM PST. Virtual attendees will receive a link for the meeting ahead of time, while in-person attendees may attend at the U.S. Small Business Administration Headquarters (409 3rd St. SW, Washington, DC […]

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Technology Assessment Day [CBDC]

Dempsey Hall (UW) 4273 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, United States

The Consulting and Business Development Center (CBDC) has a new opportunity this February that can help your business grow! Over the past 2 years, minority-owned businesses have struggled to stay resilient through times of economic uncertainty. Research has shown that those firms who were able to integrate technologies quickly, such as online ordering, Microsoft Teams, […]

Doing Business with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Virginia MBDA]

The Virginia MBDA Business Center invites you to join this virtual discussion on Doing Business with the Food and Drug Administration. This discussion will be targeted towards our minority small business community. Our panelist will discuss how to do business with their agency and how our MBE’s can gain access to government contracts. They will […]

Teaming Concepts and Strategies [PTAC]

This workshop provides the information and tools needed to understand teaming concepts and strategies. Be ready to learn: How to get started with teaming Why Primes team with small businesses Common approaches and challenges How to position your company for teaming Be prepared for an intense dive into teaming strategies. You will gain a deeper […]

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Business Accounting 101: Intro to Accounting [Tabor 100]

Tabor 100 7100 Fort Dent Way, Ste 100, Tukwila, WA, United States

This class will help you understand the basics of Business Accounting: Understanding Debits & Credits, Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and taxes.   February 11, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST & February 16, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST @ Tabor 100, Tukwila Register Here

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E-Contractor Academy for Residential HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Weatherization Contractors [Emerald Cities Collaborative]

E-Contractor Academy-Residential Supporting Diverse Contractors in Clean Energy and Sustainable Building. The E-Contractor Program provides a small minority construction business (MBE) with a comprehensive long-term training program, individualized business consulting and connection to clean energy business opportunities to enable rapid and profitable growth. Classes will run Tuesday evenings, 6-9pm February 14, 2023 through April 4, 2023. […]

Simplifying the Complexities of Component Business Financing [SBDC]

From Startup through Expansion and finally Transition – This is the Entrepreneur’s Guide to Developing, Marketing, and Confidently Executing your Cohesive Financing Plan. Learn about: The ease or challenge, total costs, and risks of different funding sources; The value of both diversification and redundancy; Three key risk points most often missed. February 16, 1:00 PM […]

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Entrepreneurship Program with a Chance to Win a $5,000 Business Grant [Urban Business Support]

30 Hours of Training on Basic, Critical Business Competencies. You'll learn how to Build, Operate, and Grow your business, while creating lifelong relationships with local entrepreneurs just like you! You'll prepare yourself and your business to overcome the unforeseen challenges you'll encounter while building your business. A $5,000 grant will be given to the person/business […]

Save the Date: Elevate Your Business with Amazon [NWM MSDC & Amazon]

Join Amazon and the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (NWM MSDC) on February 23, 2023, for a supplier event in Washington! You will hear from Amazon's procurement and leadership teams, Amazon suppliers, learn about Supplier Connect, and more. Save the date and stay tuned for more information leading up to the event! Registration will go live […]

2023 WSDOT Fish Passage Program Event for Industry Partners [WSDOT]

During this informational meeting and forum various representatives from WSDOT including Fish Passage Delivery Director Kim Rydholm, WSDOT Director of Development Mark Gaines, WSDOT Construction Director Chris Christopher along with WSDOT Region representatives from Olympic, Northwest, Southwest Regions, and subject matter experts will walk through the delivery plan and provide preliminary information on upcoming projects/bundles. […]

Three Basic Financials Reports Every Business Should Have [SBDC]

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 […]