Advanced PortGen 2025 is a training series designed for small, minority, and women-owned businesses wanting to learn how to be successful with government contracting.
Each 1 hour webinar focuses on topics important to Port of Seattle vendors. Sessions are led by industry experts and valuable resource partners.
Contact training@washingtonAPEX.org with any questions
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Advanced PortGen 2025
A live, virtual training series held Wednesdays, 9am – 10am
Register for each session at the links below.
DECEMBER 16 – Celebration of Small Business
In partnership with PortGen Accelerator Program, this in-person event provides an opportunity to celebrate the efforts of our participants, meet the subject matter experts, network with prime contractors and agency representatives, and build your resource team. Location: Port of Seattle Pier 69 Atrium Time: 4:00 – 6:30pm
ON-DEMAND TRAINING HERE:
A practical checklist for construction subcontractors launching public works projects. Join Centennial Contractor Enterprises for a live webinar to kickstart your projects with confidence. You’ll explore how to build a project start-up binder to avoid common pitfalls that stall subcontractors before they even get started. Expert Speaker, Cory Adreatta-Pierce, Centennial
Construction Contractors, don’t let wage compliance requirements catch you off guard or eat into your profit margins. We will explore what it takes to be compliant with wage rates, certified payroll, intents & affidavits as well as how to develop a plan and use resources to meet requirements. Hear live from an expert who has been in your shoes! She’ll share practical tips and insights that will make your back-office paperwork burden less daunting. Expert Speaker: Wendy Ortman
Are you an architect, engineer, or professional services provider pursuing public contracts? Understanding indirect cost rates (ICR) is essential for success and profitability in government contracting. Join a former auditor and CPA specializing in indirect cost rates for a hands-on session. You’ll learn how rates are determined and how to apply this knowledge to strengthen your proposals.
Expert Speaker: Robin Clark, former Federal Accounting Auditor & WSDOT ICR Consultant
Positioning Your Firm to Work with the Port
Ideal for firms from all industries interested in selling to the Port of Seattle, this workshop will explore how to turn Vendor Connect into business intelligence for your firm as well as how to submit Public Disclosure Requests (PDR) to obtain additional information to better inform your bids.
Expert Speaker: Maryam Lynch-Tate, Washington APEX Accelerator
Bonding Basics for Small Businesses
Construction Contractors, join a practical industry leader for a candid discussion on Bonding requirements for your small business. Understanding the types of bonds and why they are needed will help your firm compete successfully on future contracts. Expert Speaker: Kara Skinner, Integrity Surety
Advanced Bonding Strategies for your Small Business
Construction Contractors, Increase your bond limits or lower the cost of your bonds! Join us for an interactive session with an expert bonding agent to discover actionable tips for building a stronger relationship with your bonding provider. Learn how to position your firm for growth and unlock new opportunities.
Expert Speaker: Kara Skinner, Integrity Surety
Construction Contracting at the Port of Seattle
Is your firm able to meet badging and labor agreement requirements if you win a construction contract at the Port? This session will cover which types of projects typically include Project Labor Agreements (PLA) and badging requirements, and what those requirements mean for your business as you pursue and win work at the Port.
Expert Speakers: Port of Seattle
Brief videos for new public works contractors
2024 Advanced PortGen Training Series Resource Videos are available as a quick reference to review topics.
Each instructional video outlines one topic that is unique to public sector contracting. For only 10-12 minutes of time, you’ll gain a better appreciation for the topic and how that impacts your firm’s ability to compete in the marketplace. After viewing the videos, bring your questions to your local APEX Accelerator advisor. Your advisor can help you find, bid on, and win public sector contracts and subcontracts in your community.
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