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WHO:The Washington State Department of Transportation Mentor Protégé Program is being re-launched with Sound Transit as the Capacity Building Mentorship Program. The program will be administered by the Minority Business Development Agency - Tacoma Business Center.Additionally, local credit unions are making a total of $750,000 in loans available in support of Washington’s diverse business community. Business Impact NW will administer the loans to firms participating in the Capacity Building Mentorship Program.

WHAT: The new Capacity Building Mentorship Program will include firms already enrolled in WSDOT’s Mentor Protégé Program. This event is for anyone interested in learning about becoming a member and how it will be different under new administration.

WHEN & WHERE: April 12, 2019 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmTukwila Community Center, Banquet Hall12424 42nd Avenue South Tukwila Washington 98168

WHY:We want you to sign up! We have received inquiries from many interested parties as we are preparing for our third cohort. Also, as the program will be managed by a new organization, come and learn the new program parameters.Business Impact NW will be available to discuss the loan program with program participations.

HOW:To ensure your space is reserved, registration is highly recommended. Please email DBESS@wsdot.wa.gov to confirm your attendance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION,
PLEASE CONTACT:
Linda Womack, Director
Minority Business Development Agency
Tacoma Business Center
253.591.5239
Womack@mbda-tacoma.com

Jennifer Hoback, Small Business Program Specialist
Office of Small Business Development and Labor Compliance
Sound Transit
206.903.7171
Jennifer.Hoback@soundtransit.org

Diane Gard, DBE Support Services Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity
WSDOT
360.705.7127
GardD@wsdot.wa.gov