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) Program is hosting a workshop and Q&A session with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) on the business certification process. This event will be held virtually on August 6, 2025, from 9 to 10 a.m.
The following topics will be covered:
- An overview of the City’s EIC Program
- Federal and state certification
- Tips on how to successfully complete an application
- How to connect with staff at the City and OMWBE
- What documentation is required and accepted by the OMWBE, and what to bring for the follow-up OMWBE Certification 201 workshop
- Guidance on becoming a certified business and unlocking new contracting opportunities
This workshop is the first in a two-part series. The OMWBE Certification 201 workshop will be offered in a hybrid format on August 18, 2025, from 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Event details are available at makeittacoma.com/events.
Community members with questions or requests to receive information in an alternate format can contact Linda Cerna at lcerna@tacoma.gov or (253) 453-9488.