Are you interested in obtaining the state and/or private/public sector Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certifications? Join the Northwest Mountain MSDC and the WA state Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises in a collaborative MBE certification workshop.
Agenda:
- Presentation by NWMMSDC
- Presentation by OMWBE
- Question and Answer
- Open Workshop (bring your applications and come ready with questions)
Register Here
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 two days of sales training and development and is available for MBE certified firms.
Date: Thursday, February 27 – Friday, February 28, 2020
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Register to Attend
Learn more about Shawn Channell, our ‘Strategic Communication’ coach
Agenda
- Section 1: Strategic Communication Sales Methodology Introduction
- Section 2: Creating a Strategic Conversation Workshop
- Section 3: Becoming Their Partner
- Section 4: Bringing it all together
This event brings together prime contractors, government agencies and small businesses featuring:
- Tradeshow
- Keynote speakers
- Workshops
- Matchmaking session with government agencies and prime contractors
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
Seeking Nominations!
The Northwest Mountain MSDC requests your nominations for the 2020 Annual Awards. Your nominations are essential to the awards program and demonstrate valuable engagement within our network.
- Robert L. Ryan Award
- John A. Gilmore Award
- Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney Award
2019 Leadership Awards
- Supplier of the Year Class I – IV (Nominated by Corporate and Public Agency Members)
- Public Agency of the Year (Nominated by MBEs)
- Regional Corporation of the Year (Nominated by MBEs)
- National Corporation of the Year (Nominated by MBEs)
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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
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
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!
(For MBEs invited to attend NMSDC Leadership Week May 13 – 15)
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
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
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.
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
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