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SPECIAL NAVY TOPICS WORKSHOP

If you are responding to the current Department of Defense SBIR topic release, you should attend this workshop where we will explore Navy topics. You will get a quad chart template and tips on approaching technical points of contact regarding your innovation. This information will be helpful regardless of which DoD agency you are submitting a proposal to!


You will find relevant documents at the Department of Defense SBIR Funding Opportunities


Learn more and register for the virtual December 19 Workshop

Analyzing Navy SBIR Topics with NW Tech Bridge    

12/19/2023    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM   


This workshop is a deep dive into Navy SBIR topics with special guest Ralph Duncan.       

 

Other SBIR agencies with topics released over the holidays:

·     Department of Education

·     Department of Homeland Security

·     Dept. of Energy

·     Nat'l Science Foundation


New to the SBIR program? Here are some tools to get you started:

SBIR 101

SBIR Tutorials

Questions? Kate Hoy, [email protected]

Events - Virtual unless otherwise noted


  • Tradeshows
  • Focused Classes
  • Monthly Meetings
  • Series Courses
Tradeshows

Alliance Northwest Conference         

3/14/2024         

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tacoma Convention Center   

1500 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA, 98402

Alliance Northwest is the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest. This event features high-quality workshops and matchmaking sessions between small businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors.       

Contact Us

Contact a Government Contracting Specialist today for assistance with all your government contracting questions.

[email protected]




Main Center

Thurston EDC

4220 6th Ave.

Lacey, WA 98503

360-860-6945 

 

Administrative Staff

Tiffany Scroggs, Program Manager

Marnie Tyson

Lisa Lagerstrom

Tori Stoner

 

Innovation Station

Kate Hoy

 

Thurston EDC

Grady Smith

Leslie Miller

 

Washington APEX Accelerator in Pierce County

Trena Payton

Maryam Lynch-Tate

 

Sub Centers

Economic Alliance Snohomish County

Cara Buckingham

 

Greater Spokane Inc.

Aleesha Roedel

 

Columbia River Economic Development Council

Julia Krivoruk

 

Green River College

Darrell Sundell

Melinda Martirosian


Kitsap Economic Development Alliance  

Mary Jo Juarez

James Davis

Terry Homburg

 

Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce

Maria Alleman


OPPORTUNITIES:

*Government

*Contracting

Subcontracting

Focused Classes

Meet the Buyers: Doing Business with General Contractors

Tri-Cities Business and Visitor Center

7130 West Grandridge Blvd

Kennewick, WA, 99336

12/19/2023    

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Local general contractors purchase millions of dollars worth of products and services locally each year. Attendees will learn how to sell to local general contractors and be prepared to participate in the construction marketplace. Representatives from Bouten Construction, Fowler General Construction, and others will be presenting.       

 

Registering as a King County Supplier

Tabor 100

7100 Fort Dent Way, Ste 100

Tukwila, WA, 98188

1/10/2024      

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM   

Workshop participants will complete the King County registration process, a prerequisite for bidding or proposing on King County solicitations. Be sure to bring your laptop, an uploaded W-9, NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) Codes, and your OMWBE (Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprises) Certification Number (if applicable).             

 

Letters to the Government

1/10/2024      

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM      

After the contract award, there will be the need to write letters to the government. You may find yourself needing to respond to a government letter or need to initiate a letter to the government and there is a style, content, and format to use.         

 

Getting Paid with DoD's Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) System       

1/17/2024      

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM      

Avoid payment delays and get paid promptly on your Department of Defense contracts. Learn the ins and outs of registering and using DoD's online payment system, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), as well as Government-wide Purchase Card payment options.

 

Capabilities Statement - Writing for Impact 

1/18/2024      

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 

This workshop is for firms with a desire to start networking and developing relationships with local, state, and federal government agencies. The ability to market your firm’s strengths through a capabilities statement is one of the first steps in being successful with government contracting. Please be prepared to create or improve your firm’s capabilities statement to increase your visibility with government agencies. Subject Matter Expert Sandy Bjorgen will be leading us through an exercise of writing for impact and being memorable.     

 

Goods & Services Supplier Orientation: How to do Business with King County       

1/18/2024      

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT     

Our experts will discuss how you can market your goods and services to King County agencies and share tips for submitting successful bids. You will also meet our Small Business Certification Specialist and our Good & Service Contract Specialist.

Monthly Sessions

APEX & SBDC First Friday Follow-Up

1/5/2024        

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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


APEX: Prime Connect

1/10/2024      

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM     

A structured matchmaking event for Primes and Subcontractors to connect on future projects.


Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business 

19225 8th Ave NE

Poulsbo, WA, 9837

12/20/2023    

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.

Govology classes, live and on-demand, are Free for Washington PTAC clients – contact your PTAC counselor for access. Click here for Govology’s live classes. 

 

Recorded webinars available 

APEX Calendar

Washington APEX Accelerator, formerly Washington PTAC provides technical assistance to help Washington businesses successfully compete in the government marketplace. A program of the Thurston Economic Development Council, in partnership with the following subcenters: