2024 Regional Contracting Forum

2024 Regional Contracting Forum

This annual networking event gives vendors the opportunity to introduce themselves to a variety of public agencies including City of Seattle

By City of Seattle

Date and time

Thursday, September 12 · 8am - 3pm PDT

Location

McCaw Hall Seattle Center

321 Mercer Street Seattle, WA 98109

About this event

  • 7 hours

Join us for the 2024 Regional Contracting Forum scheduled for Thursday, September. 12, 2024, at McCaw Hall, Seattle Center 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109.

Introduce your business to the region's largest government entities: City of Seattle, King County, Washington State Department of Transportation, University of Washington, Port of Tacoma, Washington State Office of Minorities and Women's Business Enterprises, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, Sound Transit, Port of Seattle, City of Bellevue, City of Tacoma and others. Attendees have the opportunity to meet government contracting representatives and network with contractors, consultants and suppliers all at one event.

Businesses will have the oportunity to meet with prime contractors and consultants in one-on-one sessions during pre-scheduled interviews. It also allows you to present what you do and why you believe you are the perfect match for a particular service. You should bring business cards, typically a one-page line card marketing material to include your firm's contact information, list of products and or services you provide, and if applicable, current government contracts you currently hold.

Frequently asked questions

How do you attend?

Either advanced registration through Eventbrite or you can sign up at the event venue.

How much does it cost to attend?

The event is free to attend.

With my registrations how many attendees can I bring?

There are no limits to how many attendees that you wish to bring.

What are the parking arrangements?

There are parking garages located near the Seattle Center.

Is this event limited to only Women Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE)?

No, this event is open to all firms. Disadvantaged, minority, small, veteran, and women-owned businesses are encouraged to attend.

Do you need to enroll as a vendor with the City of Seattle to attend this event?

No, vendors do not need to enroll in our Online Business Directory (OBD) to attend this event. It is highly recommended that vendors do to receive information from the City.

If I am not able to attend at 08:00 AM, can I attend at a later time?

Yes, you can attend at any point before the event ends at 3:30 PM.

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