OMWBE Intro to Certification 101 Workshop on September 9
TACOMA, Wash. – 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 September 9, 2026, 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 September 24, 2026, from 9 – 11 a.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.
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This sounds like a fantastic initiative by the City of Tacoma and OMWBE to support underutilized businesses. Providing practical guidance on federal and state certification, along with tips for completing applications, is incredibly valuable. I appreciate that the workshops are chained together, offering a comprehensive two-part series to ensure businesses have all the information they need to succeed. What a great resource! 👍