News from Equity

Aug 01, 2025
Registration Now Open for Inaugural ‘Grit City Connect: Construct Your Future’ Networking Event
Subcontractors can now register for the inaugural “Grit City Connect: Construct Your Future” — a networking event co-hosted by the City of Tacoma, Parks Tacoma, and Tacoma Public…

Jul 28, 2025
OMWBE Certification 201 Workshop on August 18
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…

Jul 25, 2025
OMWBE Intro to Certification 101 Workshop on August 6
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…

Jul 17, 2025
Small Business Technical Assistance Workshop on July 31
As part of its ongoing commitment to addressing disparities faced by historically underutilized businesses — including those owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals —…

May 14, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill eight positions on the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee: Council Districts (four positions): One community member from…

Apr 28, 2025
In-Person Class Regarding Business Taxes on May 12
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…

Apr 24, 2025
City Partners With Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises to Host ‘Certification 101’ Virtual Workshop on May 8
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…

Apr 17, 2025
‘Bonding Basics’ Workshop on April 24
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…