Tacoma: Small Business Technical Assistance Workshop on July 31
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~ The City of Tacoma is taking steps to address disparities faced by historically underutilized businesses. On July 31, 2025, the city's Equity in Contracting team will be hosting a Small Business Technical Assistance Workshop at the Tacoma Municipal Building. The workshop will run from 3-4:30 p.m. and will feature presentations and Q&A opportunities with subject matter experts.

The workshop aims to provide support and resources for small businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Attendees can expect to learn about the City of Tacoma's Equity in Contracting Program, small business financing opportunities through the city, resources from the Washington Small Business Development Center, and technical assistance from Business Impact Northwest.

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The event will be offered in a hybrid format to accommodate both in-person and virtual participants. Interested individuals can access registration details at makeittacoma.com/events. For those with questions or requests for information in an alternate format, they can contact Linda Cerna at lcerna@tacoma.gov or (253) 453-9488.

This workshop is part of the city's ongoing commitment to promoting equity in contracting and supporting small businesses in the community. It is free to attend and open to all who are interested in learning more about these important topics.

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