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DES seeks comment on draft supplier diversity policy through October 31, 2021
The supplier diversity policy that DES is developing with Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE), Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and the Office of Equity will significantly change how agencies do their own procurements and also affect state master contracts. DES is seeking feedback on an initial discussion draft through Oct. 31, 2021. Providing input before a final draft of the policy is generated is the most effective way to bring your thoughts, information and feedback to the table.
PPP Relief
The Small Business Administration announced this week that it’s launching a web portal that will allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program loans of $150,000 or less to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA.
More details on the portal are available here.
For assistance with your PPP forgiveness application contact Tabor: staff@tabor100.org.
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
Minority-Owned Business and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Disparity Study
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) commissioned a Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business to report to Congress on MBE/WBE activity related to FRA’s major grant and loan programs. To conduct the study, FRA contracted with Jack Faucett Associates (JFA), a nationally recognized and respected expert in public-sector economic and survey research, and the University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center (NORC), which is working with JFA to conduct the survey research.
In order to obtain relevant information needed for this project, JFA or NORC team members may contact you or other members of your organization to gather such information. The JFA team will use the information collected strictly for purposes of the study and will not disclose it to outside parties. If you are contacted, we strongly encourage you to participate in the survey and provide any requested information as soon as possible.
Thank you for your prompt cooperation with this important effort. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact FRA’s Civil Rights Director at 202-493-0669 or FRADisparityStudy@dot.gov.
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DBE training opportunities
Do Business With King County - Architecture & Engineering
Sept 16
Grow Your Business in WA - Workshop
Sept 16
Sept 16
Growing Your Business & Financial Recovery
Sept 21
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
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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
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