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Virtual unless otherwise noted
Focused Classes | Monthly Meetings | Series Courses | Tradeshows
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Bonding Education Program
7/15/2025
Gain insights into steps for becoming bondable or enhance bonding capabilities, increase competitiveness, and access new business opportunities in the transportation sector.
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Tacoma Water New Operations Facility – Consultant and Construction Vendor Outreach - Absher
7/17/2025 | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Tacoma, WA
The project will consist of design, procurement, and construction services for a new, approximately 45,000sf warehouse/shops building. The new building will be located on the existing site and will be constructed adjacent to the existing Water Operations Building while the current warehousing and shop operations continue to function.
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How to Do Business with King County: Goods, Services & Technology Supplier Orientation 2025
7/17/2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
King County offers a Goods, Services & Technology Supplier Orientation discussing: registering as a King County Supplier, certifying as a small firm, how King County implements contracts, what to expect when submitting a bid or proposal, best practices for maximizing your opportunities, E-procurement supplier portal functions and more!
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Small Business Open House - JTM Construction
7/17/2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join JTM Construction for an exciting open house and networking event featuring Kelvin Dankwa from the Port of Seattle’s Diversity in Contracting team! Learn how the program creates opportunities for WMBEs by setting inclusion goals, reducing barriers, and supporting equitable access to Port contracts.
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Cost & Price Proposal Preparation
7/23/2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bremerton, WA
Our session focuses on the key components to prepare a price proposal for government contracting opportunities, including how to prepare a comprehensive cost/price proposal and feel confident with your price.
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City of Tacoma Small Business Technical Assistance Workshop
7/31/2025 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Tacoma, WA
As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting a workshop on technical assistance and resources available to small businesses.
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DoD Summer 2025 Small Business Webinar Training Series: APEX Accelerators
7/31/2025 | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
These sessions are an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding of essential DoD programs and initiatives. Each webinar will cover critical information to help navigate government contracting and support business growth.
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CMMC Level 1 (Department of Defense Cybersecurity) Readiness Workshop Series
8/1/2025 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Doing business with the Department of Defense? Contractors and suppliers must now meet CMMC Level 1 cybersecurity requirements to stay eligible for defense contracts. Washington APEX Accelerator is offering a guided workshop series to help on your road to compliance.
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7 Seconds to Impact - Creating Extraordinary Elevator Pitches ZOOM WORKSHOP
8/5/2025 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Gain critical awareness and tools you can use immediately to improve the quality of your elevator pitch.
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Capability Statements
8/6/2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
A Capability Statement is a key marketing tool for networking and developing relationships with local, state, federal government agencies, and prime contractors. Marketing your firm's strengths is one of the first steps in being successful with government contracting. Join us to learn the elements of a capability statement, how they are used, and why you will need more than one.
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Central NCO 23 Quarterly Virtual Business Opportunity Session - DAP
8/12/2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
NCO 23 will host the Regional Procurement Office Central's Quarterly Virtual Business Opportunity Session to provide information for those small business vendors wishing to do business with the VA and NCO 23.
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Cost & Price Proposal Preparation
8/13/2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Our session is focused on the key components to prepare a price proposal for government contracting opportunities including how to prepare a comprehensive cost/price proposal and feel confident with your price.
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State Contracting Opportunities & Open House – DES
7/17/2025 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
On the third Thursday of the month, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) facilitates a State Contracting Opportunities & Open House. This is an interactive conversation with state procurement professionals who will provide information on and insight into how to do business with the state of Washington.
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Local Government Purchasing & MRSC Rosters
7/16/2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Washington APEX Accelerator and MRSC Rosters for "Local Government Purchasing & MRSC Rosters", This informal, drop-in, informational session will explore how local government agencies find businesses to buy from and how they use the Rosters to hire consultants, purchase public works, goods, and services including maintenance services.
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Powered by SBA quarterly roundtable
7/24/2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Seattle, WA
Powered by SBA is a quarterly roundtable meeting hosted by SBA's Seattle District (serving WA state and northern ID). Each calendar quarter we convene our district-wide network of organizations and resource providers that are "Powered by SBA," including traditional SBA Resource Partners and local grant recipients.
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July 2025 NUWC Keyport - Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business
7/30/2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Poulsbo, WA
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. Industry will learn about the types of supplies and service contract opportunities, set-aside opportunities, and how to do business with the Command. Industry will also hear from Washington State APEX Accelerator and other Small Business Deputies (if available).
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APEX & SBDC First Friday Follow-Up - August
8/1/2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Friday Follow-up is an open forum, 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.
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Contracting Coffee Hour
8/6/2025 | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
If you want the inside scoop on what it takes to win government contracts we invite you to attend our Contractor Coffee Hour.
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University of Washington Virtual Workshops for Suppliers
8/7/2025 | 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.
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APEX: Prime Connect
8/13/2025 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
A structured matchmaking event for Primes and Subcontractors to connect on future projects.
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Local Government Purchasing & MRSC Rosters
8/13/2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This session will explore how local government agencies find businesses to buy from and how they use the Rosters to hire consultants, purchase public works, goods, and services including maintenance services.
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SBA Wednesday Webinar
Wednesday Webinars with SBA Seattle is an ongoing series of free, virtual, webinars covering a variety of topics to benefit small business owners. On the third Wednesday of each month, we will be focusing on government contracting opportunities, certifications, and business development programs.
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Federal Contracting 101 - Certifications
7/16/2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us this week for an overview of federal contracting programs and certifications, program benefits, eligibility, and opportunities for technical assistance.
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Pierce County Thriving Together Resource Event
7/23/2025 | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Gig Harbor, WA
Connect with the Pierce County Community Navigators and fellow small business owners, gain insights from industry experts, and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and grow together.
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NUWC Division, Keyport Industry Day and Technical Insertion Hardware Industry Day
8/6/2025 | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Keyport, WA
NUWC Division, Keyport is hosting an Industry Day on August 6, 2025, at the Naval Undersea Museum, Keyport, WA. Industry Day will provide industry partners the opportunity to learn more about NUWC Division, Keyport, what mission the command supports, and areas where industry can contribute. Keyport Managers will provide an overview of the organization, long-term procurement projections, acquisition strategies, and an opportunity to network with technical personnel.
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SAVE THE DATE: Meet the Agencies and Primes - Whatcom County
9/9/2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Bellingham, WA
WA APEX Accelerator and WWU SBDC bring local government buyers and businesses together to network and learn. At this Meet the Agencies and Primes event, you will have an opportunity to get connected with buyers from agencies in Whatcom County and prime contractors on public works projects. Exhibitor hall, panel discussions and informal networking.
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2025 Regional Contracting Forum
9/17/2025 | Auburn, WA
This forum is an opportunity for small businesses, minority, women, disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses to meet purchasers at all levels of state and local government, including school districts, transportation agencies, Tribal governments and other organizations.
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2025 Washington State Business Fair (Biz Fair)
9/20/2025 | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Puyallup, WA
BizFair is THE event that all current and aspiring small business owners should attend! The longest running all government and nonprofit-run small business fair in Washington State, BizFair is always FREE to attend and open to everyone.
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Central Regional Contracting Forum - WSDOT
9/26/2025 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Yakima, WA
Join us for the inaugural Central Regional Contracting Forum, the first tradeshow and networking event of its kind in the Central Region! Our focus is to connect industry professionals and highlight opportunities for Minority-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Businesses to engage with key organizations and partners in the region.
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Local Procurement Symposium - Kittitas County
10/1/2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Ellensburg, WA
Washington APEX Accelerator and Kittitas Chamber of Commerce welcome you to join Local Procurement Symposium this Fall! This half-day event lets you meet local government procurement officials and hear about how to do business with their agencies. This event will also offer a 2-minute Elevator Pitch session, where attendees may volunteer to pitch their business to the entire audience. Attending businesses will also have the option to meet young, aspiring professionals from Career Technical Educators (CTE).
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SAVE THE DATE: 2025 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference
11/6/2025 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE: Showcase your organization at the largest business-to-government conference in the North Puget Sound Region. Access panel discussions, industry forecasts, networking opportunities, and matchmaking!
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Meet the BIGS! Doing Business with the Government 2025
11/12/2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Airway Heights, WA
Small Businesses: You’ll have the chance to network with the largest government purchasers in our area, like Fairchild Air Force Base and the US Forest Service, as well as large prime contractors doing millions of dollars of work with the government every year.
Prime Contractors and Agencies: MTB will give you the opportunity to meet and talk about doing business with hundreds of local small businesses from a variety of industries.
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Govology classes, live and on demand, are Free for Washington APEX Accelerator clients – contact your Washington APEX Accelerator advisor for access. Click here for Govology’s live classes.
Recorded webinars available
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Contracting Opportunities
Receive federal, state, and local solicitations in your e-mail every day!
Learn more about Bid Match here
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Washington APEX Accelerator provides technical assistance to help Washington businesses successfully compete in the government marketplace. This APEX Accelerator is funded, in part, through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
A program of the Thurston Economic Development Council, in partnership with the following subcenters:
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