Do you want to learn how to do business with the Port of Seattle?
Come and meet representatives from the Diversity in Contracting Department and project/division-specific representatives and decision-makers. 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. Look at our tentative schedule below.
Diversity in Contracting Online and Hybrid Events
Typically, we hold our monthly first look project events on the last Thursday of the month. This is subject to change. Below you can see upcoming opportunities and past materials. Please note that not all PortGens are recorded.
If you need any further assistance, contact the Diversity in Contracting Department.
Upcoming Events
ACEC Washington & COMTO Washington Meet & Greet
- August 17, 2022,
- Click here to Register
- Location: Conference Center at Sea-Tac Airport
- Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
- About: ACEC Washington and COMTO Washington are passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion within our memberships and the A/E/C industry at large. Join us for a meet and greet event at the Conference Center at Sea-Tac Airport! This is a great opportunity for firms of all sizes to learn more about our two organizations. Plus, you’ll get a chance to build new relationships, learn about potential partnering opportunities, and discuss the issues that are most pressing to diverse firms
- Contact: regan.j@portseattle.org
PortGen Accelerator
- Deadline for all applications: August 8th, 2022
- Click here to apply for and read about the Accelerator Program
- About: The Port of Seattle and Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (Northwest Mountain MSDC) have collaborated to coordinate and launch The PortGen Accelerator. Highlighted by a series of developmental workshops and mentor sessions, the Accelerator aims at increasing business and contracting opportunities with the Port of Seattle. Classes will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. This program is hosted by the Northwest Mountain MSDC.
- Contact: ho.e@portseattle.org
Advanced PortGen
- Date/s: Tuesdays, August 23rd- September 27th
- Click here to learn more about the training series and to register
- About: About: The 7-week series of trainings (SEE SESSIONS BELOW) will cover key projects and professional skills that are essential for effective management of the company. Participants will be introduced to procurement opportunities with the Port of Seattle, networking, and collaboration with peers. All classes will be held on Tuesdays.
- Contact: ho.e@portseattle.org
SESSIONS
- August 23rd - Intro to Government (online and in person)
- Main Class: Port of Seattle Department
- Introductory Presentations from Agencies: WA Procurement Technical Assistance, Small Business Administration, Small Business Transportation Resource Center
- August 30th - Proposal Writing (online)
- Main Class: Proposal Writing
- Introductory Presentations from Agencies: Small Business Development Center and WSDOT
- September 6th - Marketing Strategies (online)
- Main Class: Marketing Solutions
- Introductory Presentations from Agencies: OMWBE
- September 13th - HR & Construction Panel (online)
- Main Class: Recruiting, retaining and motivating employees and construction prime panel
- Introductory Presentations from Agencies: Minority Business Development Center
- September 20th - Legal & Bonding (online)
- Main Class: Bonding
- Introductory Presentations from Agencies: WA State Dept. of Enterprise Service and US Navy
- September 27th - Construction Topics (online)
- Main class: Design Build Process
- Introductory Presentations from Agencies: City of Seattle, City of Tacoma, NW Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council
- October 4th - Networking (in person)
- Networking will be in person
Port of Seattle Diversity in Contracting 2023-2025 Goal Open Public Session Informational Meeting #2
- Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
- Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting
- Click here to be taken directly to the meeting
- Contact: phair.l@portseattle.org
Past Events & Materials
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