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6/24/2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)
Unlock the true potential of your networking efforts with our engaging session, "The Art of the Follow-Up: Turning Conversations into Opportunities." Learn actionable strategies to maintain and deepen connections made during networking events. Also, learn to access all the tools still available to you through Swapcard. Whether you're seeking new clients, collaborators, or career advancements, this session will provide you with the tools to make your networking efforts truly impactful. Open to all, not just Alliance Northwest 2025 participants!
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Virtual unless otherwise noted
Focused Classes | Monthly Meetings | Series Courses | Tradeshows
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United States Postal Service (USPS) Virtual Business Opportunity Session – DAP
6/17/2025 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
New 3D Dental Equipment is being purchased or a way of facilitating communication between the 3D Dental Equipment on the VA network and the manufacturer to obtain licensing and software updates. The Network serves more than 440,000 enrolled Veterans residing in the states of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and portions of Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Grow with Government Contracts
6/24/2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Growing your business through government contracts can be a bit daunting at first. Discover tools and information that can help you determine who in state and local government buys what you sell, how they buy it, and how you can prepare your firm to succeed in the public marketplace. You’ll also be introduced to certifications and resources that may help you gain an edge on the competition.
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Networking Know How
6/25/2025 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Being well networked plays a key role in government contracting success. Find out what you need to know and do to put your best self forward. Online Meeting (Live)
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Understanding Capabilities Statements - Federal & WA State
6/25/2025 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
This class is for firms with a desire to learn about the differences between federal and state capability statements. Knowing how to speak the correct language when writing a capability statement is half the battle. Be prepared to learn the importance of having the right elements to describe what your business does and the importance of knowing what each agency wants to see in a capability statement.
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Solicitation Review: Go or No-Go Decisions
7/8/2025 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM DAY 1 & 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM DAY 2
There are many things to consider in whether to go after an award for a contract or not. This workshop will provide tools to conduct a solicitation review to make a "GO" or "NO-GO" decision. Our goal in this workshop is to make sure you are not surprised after the contract award of missed terms and conditions.
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VHA Procurement & Logistics Office (P&LO) Regional Program Office (RPO) West (NCO21) Quarterly
7/14/2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hosted by VA Small Business Liaisons (SBLs), these sessions will provide insights into the region's strategic priorities and upcoming opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Learn best practices for engaging with the VHA and discover how to effectively navigate the contracting landscape. Don’t miss this chance to position your business for success within the VHA framework!
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Powered by SBA quarterly roundtable
7/24/2025 10:00 AM 11:30 AM | Tukwila, 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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Wednesday with the Deputies for Small Business
6/25/2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | The Vibe Coworks | 19225 8th Ave NE, Poulsbo, WA, 98370
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.
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Contracting Coffee Hour
7/2/2025 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 THURSDAY Follow-Up - July
7/3/2025 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
7/9/2025 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
A structured matchmaking event for Primes and Subcontractors to connect on future projects.
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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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Regional Meet The Chiefs 2025 - SAME
6/17/2025 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM | 3201 S 176th St, Seattle, WA, 98188
Federal Agencies and organizations will lay out their future design, construction, and services programs in order to provide advanced information for industry planning and preparation.
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Absher Subcontracting Outreach: Grant County PUD - Ephrata Service Center
6/26/2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 123 Easy St Wenatchee Washington 98801
The New Ephrata Service Center will replace the existing service center in Ephrata, WA, which has reached the end of it useful service life, possessing inadequacies that cannot be mitigated with facility renovations or upgrades. The new, roughly 240,000 square foot Center will be comprised of multiple facilities housing the following functions: Warehouse, Substation and Line Crew Shops, Electronics and Meter Relay Shops, Maintenance Bays, Administration Offices, Data Center, Vehicle Wash and Fuel Island. It is anticipated that the Center will require development of approximately 34 acres. The project scope will also include all required infrastructure and offsite improvements necessary to support a fully functional Service Center.
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Reverse Vendor Trade Show 2025 - City of Seattle
6/26/2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Seattle
What is a Reverse Vendor Trade Show? It's an event where vendors can visit booths hosted by public agencies rather than the agencies visiting the vendors. This unique setup provides an excellent platform for showcasing your products and services to prospective buyers seeking new and innovative solutions.
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Summer Small Business and Community Expo
6/28/2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Kenmore Washington
Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this event is packed with valuable resources and insights to help you grow and succeed. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to expand your network and take your business to the next level!
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Pierce County Thriving Together Resource Event
7/23/2025 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM | The INN Gig Harbor Washington
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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SAVE THE DATE: Meet the Agencies and Primes - Whatcom County
9/9/2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM | 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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Save the Date: Washington Small Business Fair – PUYALLUP
9/20/2025 8:00 AM - 5:00 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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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
Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, WA, 99001 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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