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Port Goods and Services Vendors Day

Tue, Sep 29, 2026

Save the Date!Are you a diverse or small business supplier or service provider? If so, join us at Pier 69 on Tuesday, September 29th for our inaugural Port Goods and Services Vendors Day for an opportunity to meet and connect with...

Architecture & Engineering Industry Day

Tue, Jun 02, 2026

Save the Date!Are you a diverse or small business in architecture, engineering, or the design field? If so, join us at Pier 69 on Tuesday, June 2nd for our inaugural Design Industry Day for an opportunity to connect with Port proj...

Small and Diverse Business Awards

This pilot program launched in 2025 by the Aviation Project Management Group (AVPMG), with a goal to recognize high-performing small and diverse businesses. Nominations are made by AVPMG staff across multiple award categories. The...

Port of Seattle Business Accelerator Mentorship Program

Tue, Sep 10, 2024

Click Here for More Information and to Apply We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the Port of Seattle Business Accelerator Program! This 13-week initiative is designed to equip women and minority-owne...

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About Diversity in Contracting

Page ContentProgram Background2025 Diversity in Contracting GoalsDiversity in Contracting TeamImportant LinksProgram BackgroundIn 2018, the Port found that minority and women businesses were underutilized through past dispari...

Diversity in Contracting

Diversity in Contracting Program works to level the playing field for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses who are impacted by disparities that have been institutionalized in Port practices and policies. Diversity in...

How to do Business with the Port

The Port provides a number of training and networking opportunity for small and diverse businesses. You can learn more about the different PortGen training programs here. On this page you will find information about upcoming PortG...