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Virtual unless otherwise noted
Focused Classes | Monthly Meetings | Series Courses | Tradeshows
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PortGen 101: Goods and Services
8/20/2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
If you have been wanting to understand how the Port of Seattle procures its goods and services, why it procures in the way it does, and what that means for you, this is the webinar for you!
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Architecture, Engineering & Professional Services Consultant Orientation: How to do Business with King County
8/21/2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
King County offers an Architecture, Engineering & Professional Services Consultant Orientation. Our experts will discuss how King County implements contracts, and how to effectively market your firm to King County agencies, tips for submitting successful proposals and best practices to maximize your opportunities.
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Verizon Virtual Business Opportunity Session - DAP
8/26/2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 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 as a subcontractor with Verizon. They seek partners that specialize in programming, IT systems integration, and more.
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Socio-Economic Certifications FED & WA
8/27/2025 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
What are socio-economic certifications and do you qualify? This session focuses on federal and state socio-economic certifications and the process to obtain them. We also will be talking about the newest state certification PWSBE.
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Skanska SR520 Portage Bay Bridge Project Open House
9/4/2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Seattle, WA
Skanska is excited to invite you to the SR520 Portage Bay Bridge Project Open House, taking place on Thursday, September 4th. Join us for an end of summer event designed to share important updates about the project and provide valuable information on upcoming scopes of work available. This Open House is a great opportunity to connect with project leaders, learn about subcontracting and supplier opportunities, and network with other businesses in the community
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Casting, Forging, and Machining: Insights from DoD Industry Experts
9/9/2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the APEX Accelerators for an informative afternoon featuring industry experts from the department of defense’s casting, forging, and machining programs and initiatives. This session offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge directly from those shaping these critical areas of defense manufacturing.
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DoD Cybersecurity Requirements
9/10/2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us as we take you through the requirements for cybersecurity certifications in order to be eligible for DoD contracts and other federal agencies. You’ll get an opportunity to ask your detailed questions about cybersecurity requirements.
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Local Government Purchasing & MRSC Rosters
9/10/2025 | 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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Contractor Training Day Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
9/12/2025 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
More than 20 different classes are offered on subjects including safety, managing your claims to control your workers' compensation costs, public works contracting, business planning, risk management, marketing and more.
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Capabilities Statement - Writing for Impact
9/17/2025 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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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State Contracting Opportunities & Open House – DES
8/21/2025 | 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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Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business
8/27/2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 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. 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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Oportunidades de contratación y jornada de puertas abiertas en el estado de Washington (en español) – DES
8/28/2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
El cuarto jueves de cada mes, el Departamento de Servicios Empresariales del Estado de Washington (DES) organiza una jornada de puertas abiertas y oportunidades de contratación estatal. Se trata de una conversación interactiva con profesionales de adquisiciones estatales que brindarán información y perspectivas sobre cómo hacer negocios con el estado de Washington.
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Contracting Coffee Hour
9/3/2025 | 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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APEX & SBDC First Friday Follow-Up - September
9/5/2025 | 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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APEX: Prime Connect
9/10/2025 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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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SBA Wednesday Webinar Contracting Assistance with Washington APEX Accelerator
8/20/2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
Join us this week to learn about the benefits of utilizing the advising and training support from Washington APEX Accelerator.
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CMMC Level 1 (Department of Defense Cybersecurity) Readiness Workshop Series
9/5/2025 | 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 in May to help on your road to compliance.
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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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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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