*PortGen First Look: SEA Restroom Renovations           

10/19/2022     

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM       

Be the first to hear about the upcoming construction opportunity: Restroom Renovations at SEA which is expected to be advertised in late November.   In-person at Seatac Airport and Virtual

Who in the government buys what I sell?

10/27/2022     

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM     

Learn how and where to find government contract opportunities. The session will also review the SBA's DSBS (Dynamic Small Business Search) as a no-cost marketing tool.

Laying the Groundwork: Basics of Govt Contracting

10/28/2022     

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM   

This class is for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future.

Meet the Buyer: Doing Business with Hanford Primes and PNNL

11/1/2022       

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM    

The Hanford prime contractors and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) purchase millions of dollars' worth of products and services from area businesses each year. Attendees will learn how to sell to the primes and PNNL and be better prepared to take part in this federal government marketplace. Small Business Program Managers from the primes and PNNL will be presenting.

*Stop Work. Change Order. What these and other contract mods mean for your bottom line

11/15/2022     

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM     

Learn what types of modifications can be done and how you can respond. Hear from a retired 29-year Navy Contracting Officer with the insider knowledge.           

*Meet the Agencies - Tri-Cities

11/17/2022     

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

If you are a contractor wanting to know more about public works Meet the Agencies 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.

Three Rivers Convention Center 7016 West Grandridge Blvd , Kennewick WA 99336

MONTHLY SESSIONS

Contracting Coffee Hour, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM   

Got contracting questions? We have answers!

11/2/2022       12/7/2022       

University of Washington Virtual Workshops for Suppliers, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The orientations will provide a learning opportunity to assist in navigating potential business prospects at the University and with other state agencies, as well as educational and other resources to assist businesses. 

11/3/2022       12/1/2022

PTAC & SBDC First Friday Follow-up, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Friday Follow-up is an open forum, round table for businesses to get answers from your local PTAC counselor and SBDC Advisor. Bring your questions regarding government contracting and learn from knowledgeable Small Business Experts. Our main focus is to share resources for growing your business.

11/4/2022       12/2/2022

Doing Business with the state – DES, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

On the third Thursday of the month, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) facilitates an interactive conversation with state procurement professionals who can provide information and insight on how to do business with the state.         

10/20/2022     11/17/2022     12/15/2022

SE Washington PTAC/SBDC Small Business Roundtable

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    

The SE WA PTAC/SBDC Business Roundtable is an open forum discussion where you can learn from PTAC about government contracting, and from Business Advisors with the Small Business Development Center about how to grow your business.

10/20/2022            

*SBIR 101, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

           10/21/2022     11/18/2022         12/16/2022

This monthly presentation will introduce you to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. It is designed for small businesses or startups who are developing innovative technology and who may be interested in selling that technology to federal agencies.

Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  

Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport.

10/26/2022     11/16/2022     12/14/2022

SERIES COURSES

Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) are presenting a virtual training series focused on Public Work contracting fundamentals.  

Each session is led by subject matter experts from the public works sector.

This 5 week training series will provide education to small, minority and women-owned businesses.

Register for each session you would like to participate

November 1^st – Introduction to Public Works 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

November 8^th – Fundamentals 3:00 -6:00

November 15^th – Accounting 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

November 22^nd – Bonding 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

November 29^th – Insurance 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

TRADESHOWS AND CONFERENCES

AGC of Washington Contractor Exchange

10/19/2022, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Seattle

Meet the BIGS! Doing Business with the Government

10/25/2022, Northern Quest Resort and Casino 100 N Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, WA

Small Business Summit

10/26/2022, Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th Street Southwest, Lynnwood, WA 98036

Special Session - Meet the Agencies @ Small Business Summit 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM additional registration required

*Congressman Adam Smith Government Procurement Workshop 10/26/2022, Tabor 100, 7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 100, Tukwila

Sound Transit Virtual Contracting Expo

10/27/2022

National Veterans Small Business Week - Business Impact NW

11/7-10/2022, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, online and Tacoma

Meet the Agencies - Tri-Cities

11/17/2022, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick

Govology classes, live and on demand, are Free for Washington PTAC clients – contact your PTAC counselor for access. Click here for the list of Govology this month’s live classes. 

Recorded webinars available