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Inaugural Architecture & Engineering Industry Day
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Our inaugural Port Architecture & Engineering Industry Day happened on June 2, 2026! With over 260 people joining us virtually in the morning and over 230 people joining us in the afternoon at Pier 69, attendees had an opportu...
Celebrating Kawaii Treats for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Fri, May 29, 2026
The month of May marks a time to acknowledge the culture and contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. One of the many incredible businesses from the AANHPI community that has c...
Inaugural Port Construction Industry Day
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
Our inaugural Port Construction Industry Day happened on March 31, 2026! With over 130 people joining us virtually in the morning and over 140 people joining us in the afternoon at SEA Airport, attendees had an opportunity to hear...
Women’s History Month Port Spotlight with Nicole Norman, Owner of Pacific Bio NW WA LLC
Tue, Mar 31, 2026
As a society we owe much to the work of women and the Port of Seattle is no different. The Port of Seattle is strengthened by women in the workforce and one of those people is Nicole Norman, owner of Pacific Bio NW WA LLC and cont...
Black History Month Business Spotlight – Karla Butler, Owner and Principal of Dossier
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
The Port wouldn't be the place it is if it wasn't for the leadership and collaboration of Black people and that is why we are excited to share another story of one of the many Black business owners that have positively impacted th...
Ty Juvinel, Owner of Tribal Lines - Native American Heritage Month Business Spotlight
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
The Port of Seattle exists on Indigenous land. Indigenous land that is the ancestral homelands of those who walked here before us and those who still walk here. We are grateful to respectfully live and work as guests on these land...
Hispanic Heritage Month Port Spotlight with Yanet Maldonado
Wed, Oct 15, 2025
This year, Hispanic Heritage month and Construction Inclusion Week, both celebratory events meaningful to the Port and the Diversity in Contracting team, are occurring at a similar time and even overlapping. Hispanic Heritage Mont...
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...
