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Port Accelerator Cohort's Plans to Grow
Wed, Oct 05, 2022
The second annual Port of Seattle Business Accelerator Program is helping participating owners and managers access the knowledge and mentorship they need to grow and take their business to the next level. The Port of Se...
Summer Workshops Help Firms Get Certified
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
The Port of Seattle, in partnership with the Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE), hosted the first of two Summer Certification Workshops on June 29, 2022 at the Tukwila Community Center. 21 participants a...
2026 Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Thu, Sep 17, 2026
Register TodayAre you a diverse or small business in the construction or architecture and engineering (A&E) field? Come and hear from the Port of Seattle, Sound Transit, and WSDOT on upcoming projects!Hear about upcoming const...
2026 End of Year Celebration & Accelerator Graduation
Tue, Dec 15, 2026
Save the Date!Come to Pier 69 to celebrate the success of small businesses with us at our End of Year Celebration & Accelerator Graduation!During this event we'll celebrate our 2026 Business Accelerator cohort, recognize 2026 ...
2026 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 our Port headquarter for our inaugural Port Goods and Services Vendors Day for an opportunity to meet and connect with purchasers f...
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...
Additional Resources & Other Opportunities
Contracting Opportunities at Other Public AgenciesHarris County, TXSound TransitWashington State Department of TransportationWashington State Department Enterprise ServicesAdditional Networking OpportunitiesSeptember 20, 2023 ...
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...
