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Virtual unless otherwise noted
Focused Classes | Monthly Meetings | Series Courses
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DBE Listening Session - Federal Rule Change
10/16/2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
WSDOT and OMWBE are hosting a joint DBE Listening Session to discuss the interim final rule issued by USDOT, and what it means for DBE and ACDBE certified businesses. We will share the information available to us at this time.
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PortGen Connects: Aviation & Maritime Maintenance Event
10/16/2025 I 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM I 2585 S 194th St, Seattle, WA, 98188
The Port of Seattle Aviation and Maritime Maintenance teams are looking to add women and minority owned business enterprises (WMBE) and small suppliers to their roster of businesses to go to for purchases and small works projects
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DIBBS Deep-Dive Part 3: Packaging, Shipping, and Post Award
10/21/2025 I 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Are you a manufacturer or distributor looking to break into defense contracting? This part 3 of 3 workshop offers a comprehensive overview of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), including packaging, shipping, and post award processes. DIBBS is your starting point for doing business with one of the largest logistics operations in the world. Whether you're new to federal contracting or expanding into the DLA space, you’ll gain a solid understanding of how the system works, what opportunities look like, and how to start preparing for success.
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Steps Leading to a FEDERAL Contract
10/22/2025 I 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The federal government's contract award process is like nothing you've experienced before. There are multiple steps to complete and to be awarded a federal contract. You will learn about the steps needed to complete the contract, tips & tricks, finding solicitations, and more!
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Intro to General Services Administration (GSA)
10/23/2025 I 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Are you looking to navigate the world of GSA schedules and government contracting? Join us for an informative session with the APEX Accelerator and the GSA. Join via zoom!
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Researching the Government Marketplace
10/31/2025 I 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM I Lacey Makerspace, Lacey, Washington, 98503
Learn how to use free, publicly available research tools to answer questions like, "Who in the government buys what my business sells?" "How much does the government spend on my products or services?" "Who are my competitors in the government marketplace?" Walk away with two unique worksheets to help guide your research efforts.
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Steps Leading to a WASHINGTON STATE Contract
11/5/2025 I 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us in exploring the Washington State contracting process leading to a contract award. There are multiple steps to complete, to compete, and be awarded a Washington State contract. You will learn: Each required step to compete for a Washington State contract; Efficiency Tips and Tricks; How to get solicitations as soon as they are posted on WEBS; What to do after the contract has been awarded.
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State Contracting Opportunities & Open House – DES
10/17/2025 | 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.
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Oportunidades de contratación y jornada de puertas abiertas en el estado de Washington (en español) -DES
10/30/2025 | 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
11/5/2025 | 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
11/6/2025 | 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 & SBDC First Friday Follow-Up
11/7/2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 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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Doing Business with the City of Seattle
11/7/2025 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us at for our “First Fridays” online Doing Business with the City of Seattle event to meet Purchasing and Contracting staff who are part of our purchasing, consultant contracting and construction/public works teams.
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Cómo Hacer Negocios Con La Ciudad De Seattle
11/7/2025 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
¿Está interesado en hacer negocios con la ciudad de Seattle? ¿Le gustaría aprender más sobre compras y contrataciones con la ciudad de Seattle? Entonces acompáñenos para recibir información sobre cómo hacer negocios con la ciudad de Seattle.
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APEX: Prime Connect
11/12/2025 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
A structured matchmaking event for Primes and Subcontractors to connect with primes about future projects. November Prime Connect presenters are Dennis Ahl with Kiewit Construction and Donna Fraser with Dutra Group.
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Local Government Purchasing & MRSC Rosters
11/19/2025 | 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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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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