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Celebrating Construction Inclusion with Port Small Business Owners

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

October 13-17, 2025 marks the fifth annual Construction Inclusion Week which focuses on promoting opportunities in the construction industry and enhancing the experience of all construction professionals. Throughout the past few y...

Coopasims Transportation and Logistics and Black Business Month Spotlight

Fri, Aug 29, 2025

August is National Black Business Month – a month celebrating and recognizing the contributions of Black-owned businesses to the United States economy and community! The Port of Seattle is the proud partner of diverse firms, and w...

Pride Month Business Spotlight with DCW Cost Management

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

June is Pride Month and Pride is such a special time for so many people in our organization and community. Each year, the Port proudly joins the national celebration of Pride to honor the LGBTQIA+ community's p...

Lumank Inc and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Fri, May 30, 2025

The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community has played a huge role in our country, region, and the Port of Seattle. The month of May marks a time to acknowledge this community's numerous contributions throu...

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Women’s History Month Port Spotlight with Alltrus Clean

Mon, Mar 31, 2025

March is Women's History Month, a time to recognize the invaluable contributions women have made throughout history. Despite historical barriers, women have made social, economic, cultural, and political achievements that have tra...

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Black History Month Port Spotlight with Delmas Whittaker

Tue, Feb 25, 2025

Since 1976, the United States has celebrated Black History Month in the month of February due to Carter G. Woodson's establishment of Negro History Week in 1926. This month draws attention to the significant contributions and achi...

Industry Erectors Inc. and Native American Heritage Month

Wed, Nov 27, 2024

The month of November is designated as National Native American Heritage Month in the United States. This month commemorates the history, culture, and rich heritage of the First Peoples of our country. The Port of Seattle benefits...

Salinas Construction and Hispanic Heritage Month Business Spotlight

Tue, Oct 15, 2024

The United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month annually from September 15th to October 15th to recognize the contributions and unique experiences of Hispanic Americans. The Port of Seattle is a proud partner of divers...

Celebrating O’Bunco Engineering, for Black Business Month

Wed, Aug 28, 2024

The month of August is National Black Business Month – a month honoring the resilience and determination of Black-owned businesses! The Port of Seattle is the proud partner of diverse firms, and we'd like to take the opportunity t...

Congratulations to the 2023 Accelerator Program Graduates!

Tue, Dec 05, 2023

On November 30th the Port of Seattle Business Accelerator Program concluded with a graduation ceremony at Port of Seattle Headquarters at Pier 69. A diverse group of business owners, mentors, supporters, and industr...