Upcoming Events & Resources
Connecting small businesses with upcoming contracting events, outreach opportunities, and free technical assistance resources throughout Oregon and Washington.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming contracting, supplier outreach, certification, and training events that may benefit small and certified businesses.
Win Government Contracts: The APEX Accelerator Can Help
Learn how Oregon APEX Accelerator can help your business compete for government contracts, develop a capability statement, and prepare to pursue contractor and subcontractor opportunities.
Learn More & Register →Doing Business with the City of Seattle
Meet City purchasing and contracting staff and learn about consultant contracting, goods and services purchasing, construction and public works contracting, rosters, WMBE resources, and upcoming opportunities.
View Event & Join Information →OMWBE Certification Workshop
Learn more about Washington OMWBE certification and how certification can help qualifying businesses position themselves for public-sector contracting opportunities.
Learn More & Register →Free Technical Assistance & Business Resources
Looking for support growing your business or pursuing public-sector contracts? These regional programs provide technical assistance, contracting guidance, and business-development resources to help eligible small businesses strengthen their capacity and compete for opportunities.
CDEF Technical Assistance
Free technical assistance for eligible COBID-certified construction and construction-adjacent businesses. Support may include business training, mentoring, technology, business and growth planning, networking, financial management, project management, and other services designed to strengthen business capacity.
Metro Business Resources
Metro provides resources to help small and COBID-certified businesses understand its procurement process and compete for contracting opportunities. Eligible firms can access free business-related technical assistance and bid/proposal preparation support.
Tabor 100 Technical Assistance
Free, personalized one-on-one technical assistance for eligible Washington small businesses. Businesses can receive support in areas including bidding, estimating, bookkeeping, contract review, taxes, business development, websites, grant writing, and other operational needs.