Hybrid workshop and Q&A Session Hosted by the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department  

As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) and Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training Program (LEAP) teams are hosting a hybrid workshop on Doing Business with the City of Tacoma.

The following items will be covered:

• An overview of the City’s LEAP and EIC Programs
• The City’s bidding, contracting, and procurement process
• Subscribing to the City’s “Contracting Opportunities” webpage
• How to find solicitations
• Registering to be on the City’s “Bid Holders List”
• What the City of Tacoma purchases
• What it means to be a certified business, and why it is important
• Business licenses required to work in the city, costs associated with licensing, insurance, bonding, and taxes

Please note that registration is required to attend.

Register Here