Tacoma: City Partners With Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises to Host ‘Certification 101’ Virtual Workshop on May 8
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~ Tacoma, Washington - The City of Tacoma's Equity in Contracting (EIC) team has announced a partnership with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to host a virtual workshop on May 8, 2025. The workshop, titled 'Certification 101', aims to provide guidance and resources for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

The event will be held virtually from 9-10 a.m. and will cover various topics related to the business certification process. These include an overview of the City's EIC Program, federal and state certification, tips on completing an application successfully, and how to connect with staff at both the City and OMWBE.

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Attendees will also learn about the required documentation for certification and what to bring for the follow-up 'Certification 201' workshop. Experts will be on hand to provide guidance on becoming a certified business and unlocking new contracting opportunities.

This workshop is the first in a two-part series, with the 'Certification 201' workshop scheduled for May 20, 2025. More information about this event can be found at makeittacoma.com/events.

Linda Cerna, from the City of Tacoma's EIC team, encourages community members with questions or requests for alternate formats to contact her at lcerna@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 453-9488.

The City of Tacoma is committed to addressing disparities for historically underutilized businesses through initiatives like this workshop. By partnering with OMWBE, they hope to provide valuable resources and support for these businesses in their community.

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