Join us for workshop two of six that will help prepare your business to successfully engage with the City of Seattle for potential business opportunities. In this workshop:
Learn how to search and find City of Seattle solicitations. We will be discussing effective searching practices.
After finding solicitations participants will learn how to evaluate whether or not a particular solicitation is right for them (i.e. make go/no-go decisions). This training will help reassure you choose the opportunity that appropriately fits your business.
This workshop will be offered Online to registrants.
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In today’s environment of constant media, marketing, and sales pitches it is increasingly difficult to separate you, your products, and your company from the competition. Traditional sales methodologies are seeing diminishing returns. In an effort to stand out and cut through the noise we’ve created ‘Strategic Communication’. A sales approach designed to build credibility, value, and differentiate you from the other guys. What’s so different? Join us to find out.
This event highlights five sessions of online sales training and development. Available for MBE certified firms.
Dates:
- April 7, 2020
- April 9, 2020
- April 14, 2020
- April 16, 2020
- April 21, 2020
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm PST
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Learn more about Shawn Channell, our ‘Strategic Communication’ coach
The Regional Contracting Forum is a network event hosted by Washington government associations to meet with businesses. This “reverse trade show” style-networking event is an opportunity for companies to meet with prime contractors and government organizations to ask questions and get information on how to do business with government.
Register for Free to Attend
Join us for workshop three of six that will help prepare your business to successfully engage with the City of Seattle for potential business opportunities. In this workshop:
Gain understanding of how to properly respond to the City of Seattle’s Request for Information, Request for Quote and Request for Proposal. Knowing how to respond and with what information will help to gain further consideration from the City.
This workshop will be offered Online to registrants.
Register to Attend
King County now offers an Architectural & Engineering Consultant Orientation 101. During this 2-hour session, they’ll discuss:
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- Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as small firm
- How King County implements Architecture & Engineering contracts
- How to effectively market your firm to King County agencies
- Tips for submitting proposals
- Best practices for maximizing your opportunities
Orientation Details:
Part 1 | Formal Presentation
Part 2 | Meet their experts:
- Architecture & Engineering Contract Specialists
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager
- Small Business Certification Specialist
Subject Matter Expert: Architecture & Engineering Contract Specialist
Orientation Facilitator: Cristal Moreno, Strategic Partnership Specialist
RSVP Here
Join us for workshop four of six that will help prepare your business to successfully engage with the City of Seattle for potential business opportunities. In this workshop:
Create marketing with purpose! Learn how to develop a complete marketing strategy to effectively compete.
This workshop will be offered Online to registrants.
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Join us for workshop five of six that will help prepare your business to successfully engage with the City of Seattle for potential business opportunities. In this workshop:
Participants will learn how to interpret the terms and conditions of a contract and translate that into actionable responsibilities. This will help to create deliverable timelines to help you better manage your back office and comply with contract terms and conditions.
This workshop will be offered Online to registrants.
Register to Attend
The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July).
Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services
Agenda:
- 9 – 9:45 a.m. – Purchasing 101
- 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Meet one-on-one with the buyers
Details:
- 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.
Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking.
Questions? Call (206) 684-0444
Join us for the final workshop in out Technical Assistance Service series that will help prepare your business to successfully engage with the City of Seattle for potential business opportunities. In this workshop:
Grow your business smart. Learn from subject matter experts in the following fields: Finance, Accounting Budgeting and Tax Planning. You will also receive education on how to use and manage credit.
This workshop will be offered Online to registrants.
Register to Attend
Save the Date! This event has been postponed, new date to be determined.
By invitation only, for Corporate Plus MBEs
Save the Date! This event has been postponed, new date to be determined.
(For MBEs invited to attend NMSDC Leadership Week May 13 – 15)
King County now offers a Goods & Services Vendor Orientation. During this 2-hour session, they’ll discuss:
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- Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as a small firm
- How King County buys goods & services
- How to effectively market your goods & services to King County agencies
- Tips for submitting bids and proposals
- Best practices for maximizing your opportunities
Orientation Details:
Part 1 | Formal Presentation
Part 2 | Meet their experts:
- Goods & Services Buyer
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager
- Small Business Certification Specialist
Subject Matter Expert: Senior Buyer
Orientation Facilitator: Cristal Moreno, Strategic Partnership Specialist
RSVP Here
Save the Date!
The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July).
Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services
Agenda:
- 9 – 9:45 a.m. – Purchasing 101
- 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Meet one-on-one with the buyers
Details:
- 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.
Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking.
Questions? Call (206) 684-0444
King County now offers an Architectural & Engineering Consultant Orientation 101. During this 2-hour session, they’ll discuss:
-
- Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as small firm
- How King County implements Architecture & Engineering contracts
- How to effectively market your firm to King County agencies
- Tips for submitting proposals
- Best practices for maximizing your opportunities
Orientation Details:
Part 1 | Formal Presentation
Part 2 | Meet their experts:
- Architecture & Engineering Contract Specialists
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager
- Small Business Certification Specialist
Subject Matter Expert: Architecture & Engineering Contract Specialist
Orientation Facilitator: Cristal Moreno, Strategic Partnership Specialist
RSVP Here
Save the Date!
Interested in attending? Please submit your application to NMSDC.
King County now offers a Goods & Services Vendor Orientation. During this 2-hour session, they’ll discuss:
-
- Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as a small firm
- How King County buys goods & services
- How to effectively market your goods & services to King County agencies
- Tips for submitting bids and proposals
- Best practices for maximizing your opportunities
Orientation Details:
Part 1 | Formal Presentation
Part 2 | Meet their experts:
- Goods & Services Buyer
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager
- Small Business Certification Specialist
Subject Matter Expert: Senior Buyer
Orientation Facilitator: Cristal Moreno, Strategic Partnership Specialist
RSVP Here
King County now offers an Architectural & Engineering Consultant Orientation 101. During this 2-hour session, they’ll discuss:
-
- Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as small firm
- How King County implements Architecture & Engineering contracts
- How to effectively market your firm to King County agencies
- Tips for submitting proposals
- Best practices for maximizing your opportunities
Orientation Details:
Part 1 | Formal Presentation
Part 2 | Meet their experts:
- Architecture & Engineering Contract Specialists
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager
- Small Business Certification Specialist
Subject Matter Expert: Architecture & Engineering Contract Specialist
Orientation Facilitator: Cristal Moreno, Strategic Partnership Specialist
RSVP Here
The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July).
Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services
Agenda:
- 9 – 9:45 a.m. – Purchasing 101
- 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Meet one-on-one with the buyers
Details:
- 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.
Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking.
Questions? Call (206) 684-0444
Save the Date!
The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July).
Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services
Agenda:
- 9 – 9:45 a.m. – Purchasing 101
- 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Meet one-on-one with the buyers
Details:
- 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.
Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking.
Questions? Call (206) 684-0444
King County now offers a Goods & Services Vendor Orientation. During this 2-hour session, they’ll discuss:
-
- Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as a small firm
- How King County buys goods & services
- How to effectively market your goods & services to King County agencies
- Tips for submitting bids and proposals
- Best practices for maximizing your opportunities
Orientation Details:
Part 1 | Formal Presentation
Part 2 | Meet their experts:
- Goods & Services Buyer
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager
- Small Business Certification Specialist
Subject Matter Expert: Senior Buyer
Orientation Facilitator: Cristal Moreno, Strategic Partnership Specialist
RSVP Here
Save the Date!
Interested in participating? Submit your application to NMSDC.
Save the Date!
Join the MSDUK for their 2020 Conference and Awards Gala in London from September 21-24, 2020.
For more information, click here.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
This event is a celebration of outstanding supplier diversity leadership and advocacy achievements by corporate/public agency members, MBEs and individuals for 2019. Proceeds from this event benefit the Northwest Mountain MSDC Scholarship Fund. To donate to the Scholarship Fund, click here.
Leadership Awards are presented to certified minority business enterprises and corporate/public agency members that excelled in their commitment to leadership excellence in business performance, inclusive performance, and minority business development. Advocacy Awards are presented to individuals who have demonstrated an unselfish commitment to the development of MBEs.
Join us for a luncheon full of networking and celebrating our 2019 Leadership and Advocacy Award winners and nominees. We hope to see you there!
The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July).
Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services
Agenda:
- 9 – 9:45 a.m. – Purchasing 101
- 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Meet one-on-one with the buyers
Details:
- 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.
Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking.
Questions? Call (206) 684-0444
King County now offers an Architectural & Engineering Consultant Orientation 101. During this 2-hour session, they’ll discuss:
-
- Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as small firm
- How King County implements Architecture & Engineering contracts
- How to effectively market your firm to King County agencies
- Tips for submitting proposals
- Best practices for maximizing your opportunities
Orientation Details:
Part 1 | Formal Presentation
Part 2 | Meet their experts:
- Architecture & Engineering Contract Specialists
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager
- Small Business Certification Specialist
Subject Matter Expert: Architecture & Engineering Contract Specialist
Orientation Facilitator: Cristal Moreno, Strategic Partnership Specialist
RSVP Here
Save the Date!
King County now offers a Construction Contractor Orientation 101. During this 2-hour session, they’ll discuss:
-
- Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as a small firm
- How King County implements construction contracts
- How to effectively market your firm to King County agencies
- Tips for submitting successful bids
- Best practices for maximizing your opportunities
Orientation Details:
Part 1 | Formal Presentation
Part 2 | Meet their experts:
- Construction Contract Specialists
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager
- Small Business Certification Specialist
Subject Matter Expert: Construction Contract Specialist
Orientation Facilitator: Cristal Moreno, Strategic Partnership Specialist
RSVP Here
The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July).
Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services
Agenda:
- 9 – 9:45 a.m. – Purchasing 101
- 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Meet one-on-one with the buyers
Details:
- 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.
Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking.
Questions? Call (206) 684-0444
King County now offers a Goods & Services Vendor Orientation. During this 2-hour session, they’ll discuss:
-
- Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as a small firm
- How King County buys goods & services
- How to effectively market your goods & services to King County agencies
- Tips for submitting bids and proposals
- Best practices for maximizing your opportunities
Orientation Details:
Part 1 | Formal Presentation
Part 2 | Meet their experts:
- Goods & Services Buyer
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager
- Small Business Certification Specialist
Subject Matter Expert: Senior Buyer
Orientation Facilitator: Cristal Moreno, Strategic Partnership Specialist
RSVP Here
The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July).
Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services
Agenda:
- 9 – 9:45 a.m. – Purchasing 101
- 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Meet one-on-one with the buyers
Details:
- 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.
Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking.
Questions? Call (206) 684-0444
King County now offers an Architectural & Engineering Consultant Orientation 101. During this 2-hour session, they’ll discuss:
-
- Registering as a King County vendor, applying to County rosters, and certifying as small firm
- How King County implements Architecture & Engineering contracts
- How to effectively market your firm to King County agencies
- Tips for submitting proposals
- Best practices for maximizing your opportunities
Orientation Details:
Part 1 | Formal Presentation
Part 2 | Meet their experts:
- Architecture & Engineering Contract Specialists
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager
- Small Business Certification Specialist
Subject Matter Expert: Architecture & Engineering Contract Specialist
Orientation Facilitator: Cristal Moreno, Strategic Partnership Specialist