Supplier Diversity Newsletter
Newly State Certified Firms & Toolkit Support Sessions
Greetings Partners,
New OMWBE State Certified Businesses
Every month we share a list of the most recent state certified businesses including the firm’s name, contact information, business description, etc. This list is best utilized regularly in combination with OMWBE’s Directory of Certified Firms.
Please contact Timolin Abrom for assistance using our online directory, or to schedule a virtual training for your procurement team.
Email: timolina@omwbe.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 280-3121
New Toolkit Support Series Begins Tuesday, Nov. 9
Next week we kick off the new Tools for Equity in Public Spending support series focused on Inclusion Plans. Inclusion plans outline commitments a contractor, vendor, or consultant will make towards the state's goal to increase spending with small and diverse businesses. Please RSVP in advance for the event series.
Subcontracting Business Tips
We recently published a new guide to help businesses enter into subcontracting agreements with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful. This guide is available on our website, and as a PDF document that you can share with small and diverse businesses. Please feel free to circulate in your networks!
Annual Agency Supplier Diversity Inclusion Plans
Within the next couple of weeks, OMWBE will send out a revised template and instructions for agency inclusion plans as required by RCW 39.19.060. The last time we sent these out was October 2020. Since then, we have been updating the content and clarifying expectations for these and other tools in the Supplier Diversity Toolkit. The Supplier Diversity Program Specialist and Toolkit Manager will provide workshops and support sessions in early 2022.
Expect to receive more information soon!
Fiscal Year 2021 Supplier Diversity Reports Update
There has been a slight delay in receiving annual agency and educational institution spending data. We are currently working on the spend reports and anticipate providing draft reports next month or possibly sooner. If you have any questions, please contact us at: supplierdiversity@omwbe.wa.gov
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Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
Our physical office remains closed due to COVID-19. We are available by phone and email during regular business hours.