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 PortGen trainings and events you can attend, as well as a wealth of resources from past PortGen trainings to help you understand different aspects of government contracting and the Port.
Upcoming PortGen Events
Meet representatives from the Diversity in Contracting Department and project/division-specific representatives and decision-makers at a PortGen webinar or event. Port staff will share information about our programs and initiatives, contracting goals, resources for small/WMBE businesses, policies, and procedures, and more! PortGens also provide an excellent networking opportunity with prime businesses and other potential collaborators.
Typically, we hold our monthly first look project events on the last Wednesday or Thursday of the month.
2026
- PortGen First Look: SEA Sparks Program - Specialty Retail Incubator Kiosks - 2.18.26 | Register
Advanced PortGen Video Library
2025 - Informational videos, presentations, and Q&A sessions
- You Won, Now What? - A practical checklist for construction subcontractors launching public works projects.
- Positioning your Firm to Work with the Port of Seattle - Explore how to turn VendorConnect into business intelligence for your firm as well as how to submit Public Disclosure Requests (PDR) to better inform your bids.
- Prevailing Wage Compliance - Guidance tailored to small businesses engaged in public works contracting at the state and local levels.
- Bonding Basics - Understanding the types of bonds and why they are needed to help your firm compete successfully on your future contracts.
- Advanced Bonding Strategies - Tips on building a stronger relationship with your bonding provider to increase bond limits or lower the cost of your bonds.
- Indirect Cost Rates - Learn how rates are determined and how to apply this knowledge to strengthen your proposals.
- Construction Contracting at the Port of Seattle
- Project Labor Agreements - Understand which types of projects typically include Project Labor Agreements (PLA), and what those requirements mean for your business.
- Badging - Understand which types of projects typically include badging requirements and what those requirements mean for your business.
To see all previous Advanced PortGen workshop recordings, please check our Advanced PortGen Video Library Archive
Past PortGen Events & Trainings with Materials
2025
- Year-End Celebration & Accelerator Graduation - 12.16.25 | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen 101: Goods and Services - 12.03.25 | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen 101: Service Agreements - 10.29.25 | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- Aviation & Maritime Maintenance Event - 10.16.25 | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- Maritime Industry Day - 10.08.25 | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen 101: Construction - 9.24.25 | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen First Look - 9.11.25 | Online Presentation-----East Waterway Cleanup Design | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles - 8.27.25 | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen 101: Goods and Services - 8.20.25 | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen First Look - 7.30.25 | Online Presentation-----Maritime & Aviation Construction | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen 101: Service Agreements - 6.24.25 | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- Aviation Industry Day - 6.02.25 | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen First Look - 4.30.25 | Online Presentation-----SEA Construction Projects | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen 101: Construction - 4.23.25 | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen First Look - 3.26.25 | Online Presentation-----One Design & One Construction Project | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen First Look - 2.26.25 | Online Presentation-----Three Construction Projects | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
- PortGen First Look - 1.29.25 | Online Presentation-----Six Professional Design IDIQ Contracts | Presentation | Registrants (PDF) | Registrants (.xlsx)
To see all previous in-person and online Diversity in Contracting events, please check our Diversity in Contracting Event Archive
