Workshop on Doing Business With the City of Tacoma on November 21
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~ Tacoma, Washington - The City of Tacoma is taking steps to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. As part of this effort, the city's Equity in Contracting and Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training programs will be hosting a workshop on November 21, 2024.

The workshop, titled "Doing Business with the City of Tacoma," will be held from 9-10:30 AM in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options available. Interested individuals can find access details at makeittacoma.com/events.

During the workshop, attendees will receive an overview of the city's Equity in Contracting and Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training programs. They will also learn about the city's bidding, contracting, and procurement process, as well as how to subscribe to the city's "Contracting Opportunities" webpage.

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Other topics that will be covered include how to find solicitations, registering for the city's "Bid Holders List," what types of goods and services the city purchases, and the importance of being a certified business. Additionally, attendees will learn about business licenses required to work in Tacoma and associated costs such as insurance, bonding, and taxes.

Following the workshop, there will be a Q&A period for community members to ask any questions they may have. For those who require information in an alternate format or have any other inquiries about the workshop, they can contact Linda Cerna at lcerna@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 453-9488.

The City of Tacoma is committed to promoting equity in contracting opportunities for all businesses. By providing resources and information through workshops like this one, they hope to create a more inclusive environment for historically underutilized businesses. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend this informative workshop on November 21st.

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