In partnership with Washington PTAC and US DOT Northwest Small Business Transportation Resource Center, the Port of Seattle presents the 2022 Advanced PortGen Workshop Series.
This 7-week workshop training program will provide education to small, minority and woman-owned businesses. This includes, but is not limited to, design, construction, architectural and engineering firms. While companies throughout King County and surrounding counties are welcome to attend, companies located in South King County are especially encouraged to participate. The workshop series will utilize subject matter experts with topics targeting the transportation industry.
The Advanced PortGen 2022 series will cover key projects and professional skills that are essential for effective management of the company. Participants will be introduced to procurement opportunities with the Port of Seattle, networking, and collaboration with peers. All classes will be held on Tuesdays.
CLASSES ARE FREE OF CHARGE!
BY SELECTING 
YOU WILL REGISTER FOR ALL SESSIONS
If you would like to select which sessions you plan to attend, respond to the pre-conference survey request emailed to you after registration.
Session Topics:
- Introduction to Government
- Proposal Writing
- Business Development, Networking and Marketing
- HR, Accounting, Finance
- Surety Bonding, and Legal Contracts
- Design Built Contracting
- Small Business Marketing
- Business Taxes and Financials
- How to Sell to DES – Procurement
- Legal – Contracting Language
Invited Presenters:
- Port of Seattle, Washington PTAC, NWSBTRC
- SBDC, U.S Small Business Administration
- WMBDA, OMWBE
- US Navy
- Sound Transit, WA Dept of Enterprise Services
- City of Tacoma, City of Seattle
- Prime Contractor Panel: Miller-Hull, Rolluda, Mortenson
- Matthew Rhinehart – Mast Point
- Andrew Ballard – Marketing Solutions
- Lindsye Beach-Hupp – BBIS
- Kara Skinner – Integrity Surety
- Danica Mason – Red Team Go
- Graham Ralston, JD CPA – Graham Ralston Law
What: Quality training for businesses on topics related to doing business with government entities and primes as well as bonding and construction.
Who: There are a total of six training sessions that are open to all industries. The final event will be a networking event – scheduled on October 4th.
When: The first class session begins August 23 and continues weekly through October 4. Join one – join all!
Why: The training providers seek to increase government contracts and subcontracts to firms in Washington.
Where: Tuesday classes will be Zoom only. The networking event will be in-person only.
- The Zoom link for all the classes will be emailed to all registrants.
- Networking will be in person Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Tabor 100 facility (7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188). This in-person networking event requires separate registration. Sign up here
How much does it cost? All classes are free of charge. The training is offered at no cost by the Port of Seattle, the US Department of Transportation, and the US Department of Defense.
Next Step: Register today to secure your spot.
Session Details
BY SELECTING YOU WILL REGISTER FOR ALL SESSIONS
Class Schedule:
Tuesdays – start Aug 23rd and finish on Oct 4th. The classes are from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (PDT).
Aug 23 – Virtual – COMPLETED – video
Main Class: Introduction to Government
Introductory Presentations from Agencies:
- Port Of Seattle
- Washington PTAC
- U.S. Small Business Administration
Aug 30 – Virtual – COMPLETED – video
Main Class: Proposal Writing by Matthew Rhinehart – Mast Point
Introductory Presentations from Agencies:
- SBDC
- SBTRC
Sept 6 – Virtual – COMPLETED – video
Main Class: Small Business Development & Marketing Strategies by Andrew Ballard of Marketing Solutions
Second Class: Contract Language Graham Ralston, JD, CPA of Ralston Law, LLC
Introductory Presentations from Agencies:
- Sound Transit
Sept 13 – Virtual – COMPLETED – video
Main Class: Recruiting, Retaining and Motivating Employees by Lindsye Beach-Hupp of BBIS
Introductory Presentations from Agencies:
- Port of Seattle Contractors – Prime Panel
- MBDA
Sept 20 – VIRTUAL – COMPLETED
Main Class: Surety Bonding by Kara Skinner of Integrity Surety LLC
Introductory Presentations from Agencies:
- OMWBE
- Washington DES
- US Navy
Sept 27 – Virtual – COMPLETED – VIDEO
Main Class: Understanding Design Built Procurement Process by Danica Mason of Red Team Go
Introductory Presentations from Agencies:
- City Of Tacoma
- City Of Seattle
- Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council
Oct 4 – In Person – Requires separate registration > CLICK HERE
Topic: Networking
Join us as we welcome our small businesses, presenters and agencies to this networking celebration. Space is limited!
This event will be in person Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Tabor 100 facility (7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188).
Networking Event
- Presentation Advanced PortGen – NETWORKING EVENT 10.04.22
Port of Seattle | US Small Business Administration (SBA)
US Dept of Transportation (USDOT) | Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
Small Business Development Ctr (SBDC) | WA Procurement Technical Assistance Ctr (PTAC)
Aerospace Futures Alliance: Sustainable Aviation Technologies and Energies
USDOT – NW Small Business Transportation Ctr (NWSBTRC) | Sound Transit
WA State Dept of Transportation (WSDOT)
WA State Dept of Enterprise Services (DES) |City of Seattle
City of Tacoma | Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE)
Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (NWMMSDC)
Washington Minority Business Development Ctr (MBDC)
Tabor 100| Mortenson | Miller Hull| Rolluda Architects
SBA’s participation or support is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity.