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DBE Supportive Services:
Services and information available here: WSDOT DBE Supportive Services at MBDA
Important Opportunity for Construction Businesses
The Washington State Department of Transportation is implementing a new Small & Veteran’s Enforceable Goals program intended to increase Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise participation on construction projects.
In order to be considered, your business must be registered with Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) as one of the following:
Small Business Enterprise
Veteran Owned Business
OMWBE certification alone will not grant you access to this program. However, you can display your OMWBE certification badge in WEBS for greater visibility.
To register, visit the WEBS Portal and click 'Register Now' to get started.
If you have questions on the Small & Veteran’s Business Enforceable Goals Program, contact the WSDOT Office of Equal Opportunity at 360-705-7090
National Small Business Week
May 2nd through May 8th
Small Business Week is the first week of May each year. It celebrates the business owners across the country: recognizing their innovation, development, and service.
Half the jobs in America can be attributed to small businesses, thus reinforcing their vital role in our economy. Over 30 million small businesses create over 1.5 million jobs annually in America. Washington state is host to over 608 thousand small businesses that employ over 1 million workers. Over 99% of all Washington-based firms are small businesses.
There are various ways to celebrate small businesses this week and ongoing; some are:
Order local this month
Highlight a local small business
Visit a local small-business
Spread the word about a small business you frequent
Follow the business on social media
Small businesses are an integral part of our economy. Show them you care, patronize
Click here for current information including meetings and events.
DBE training opportunities
WSBDC: Black-Owned Business Excellence: Upgrade Your Business Entity
Date: May 4
Tabor 100: Business Contracts- Legal Series -Contracts, Contracts, Contracts
Date: May 6
Date: May 7
Tabor 100: Business Contracts- Legal Series - Subcontracting
Date: May 20
King County Construction Contractor Orientation
Date: May 20
Department of Enterprise Services: Procurement Policy Workshops
Date: June 3
Bid and contracting opportunities
Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises
WSDOT
King County
City of Tacoma
MBDA Center - Tacoma
Sound Transit
University of Washington
City of Everett
Port of Seattle
Washington PTAC
Tabor 100
Spokane: county / city / transit
Kitsap Transit
WSDOT notices & resources
DBE Supportive Services:
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Current project notices:
For information regarding other possible opportunities:
Discounts on The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. Under special arrangement with
The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce the Office of Equal Opportunity is able to offer a discounted
service rate to certified DBEs based in Washington State. If your firm is certified DBE and based
in Washington State, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity for complete details about this offer. dbess@wsdot.wa.gov
Click on the project you would like to see. Select “Project Information Available”. Then select “Plans & Specifications”. Contact Contract Ad & Award if you have any questions.
For more information on services from the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), please email
dbess@wsdot.wa.gov or call (888) 259-9143.
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