BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Economic Alliance Snohomish County Events BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0abab0b11a59f8e4b1df6e3f3f83bd7b@www.economicalliancesc.org DTSTAMP:20260603T182905Z DTSTART:20241107T180000Z DTEND:20241107T230000Z SUMMARY:2024 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference DESCRIPTION:What to ExpectShowcase your organization at the largest business-to-government conference in the North Puget Sound Region. Access panel discussions\, industry forecasts\, networking opportunities\, matchmaking\, and more!Who Should Attend?Businesses interested in selling products and services to prime contractors and the government. Government buyers and prime contractors looking to do outreach to small and diverse businesses.General Admission to Include$40  \;Non Member Rate / $30 EASC Member RateAccess to Full ActivitiesAccess to TradeshowComplimentary LunchExhibition to Include$400  \;Non Member Rate / $300 EASC Member RateAccess to Full ActivitiesComplimentary Lunch2 General Admission Tickets8′ Draped Table and 2 ChairsListing in Program + Online DirectoryDiscounts Available!Discounts are available for federal agencies\, veteran-owned and OMWBE certified businesses\, and EASC investors. Contact NPSCC organizers for more information. \;Event Agenda \;7:00 a.m. | Exhibitor Check In Begins \;9:30 a.m. | Doors Open to Public10:00 a.m. | Welcome Remarks &\; Land Acknowledgement\, Cara Buckingham\, Advisor\, Washington APEX Accelerator10:05 a.m. | Sponsor Remarks\, Ric Ilgenfritz\, CEO\, Community Transit10:10 a.m. | Opening Remarks\, Mike Fong\, Director\, Washington State Department of Commerce10:25 a.m. | Closing Remarks\, Shana Barehand\, Business Diversity Outreach Manager\, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services10:30 a.m. | Block 1 of Panel Discussions &\; Workshops / Trade Show Opens11:00 a.m. | Session 1 of Matchmaking11:30 a.m. | Block 2 of Panel Discussions &\; Workshops12:30 p.m. | Lunch Buffet Opens12:45 p.m. | Lunch Speaker Session Opening Remarks - Beto Yarce\, Region X Administrator\, U.S. Small Business Administration \;1:00 p.m. | Keynote Presentation: The Impact of the Sound Transit Capital Delivery Program on the Regional Economy - Terri Mestas\, Deputy CEO for Megaproject Delivery\, Sound Transit \;1:40 p.m. | Prime Contractor Forecast: Upcoming Projects &\; Bid Opportunities\, Jeremy Don\, Project Executive and Alex Brown\, Senior Project Manager\, Mortenson \;2:00 p.m. | Block 3 of Panel Discussions &\; Workshops / Session 2 of Matchmaking \;3:00 p.m. | Conference EndsDirectory of Trade Show ExhibitorsBooth 76Booth 69Booth 32Booth 78Booth 51Booth 24Booth 62Booth 22Booth 39Booth 16Booth 44Booth 29Booth 36Booth 60Booth 23Booth 79Booth 34Booth 12Booth 3Booth 74Booth 19Booth 52Booth 63Booth 100Booth 59Booth 2Booth 43Booth 35Booth 54Booth 37Booth 95Booth 68Booths 40\, 41Booth 30Booth 75Booth 38Booth 33Booth 28Booth 27Booth 82Booth 61Booth 49 \;Booth 20Booth 1Booth 25Booth 47Booth 65Booth 50Booth 94Booth 91Booth 89Booth 77Booth 72Booth 34Booth 56Booth 13Booth 14Booth 45Booth 9Booth 17Booth 58Booth 73Booth 48Booth 11Booth 10Booth 9Booth 64Booths 4\, 5Booth 34Booth 57Booth 71Booth 85Booth 67Booth 21Booth 66Booth 88Booth 92Booth 93Booth 90Booth 86Booth 26Booth 99Booth 83Booth 84Booth 98Booth 96Booth 97Booth 81Booths 6\, 7\, 8Booths 88Booth 18Booth 53Booth 70Booth 87 \; \;Panels &\; Workshops \;The North Puget Sound Contracting Conference will offer 3 blocks of panel discussions and workshops. Continue scrolling for more information on topics and expert speakers. \; \;Block 1 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Northwest &\; Mount Baker Region WSDOT ProjectsWSDOT projects ranging from pavement restoration\, roundabout and culvert construction\, bridge painting and repair\, and fish passage are on the schedule. Get the latest intel on current and upcoming portfolios of construction and design work in the King\, Snohomish\, Skagit\, Island and Whatcom counties.Bryant Bullamore\, Washington State FerriesJohn White\, WSDOT MegaprogramEd Kane\, WSDOTTiffany Scroggs\, Washington APEX AcceleratorPublic Works / Local AgenciesGet ahead of the game. Be the first to know about upcoming projects\, bid opportunities\, and strategic initiatives directly from Snohomish County area public works department representatives. Bring your questions about project specifications\, timelines\, or requirements. Whether you specialize in road construction\, landscaping\, utilities\, or any other facet of public works\, this event is your ticket to staying ahead of the curve and positioning your business for success.Max Phan\, City of MarysvilleMaija Lampinen\, Port of EverettCharlie Green\, Snohomish County Public WorksShannon Barker\, Snohomish County ProcurementMark Johnson\, Washington APEX AcceleratorBlock 2 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Lender &\; Small BusinessThis session will explore how evolving market conditions\, new financial technologies and changing regulations are impacting access to capital for small businesses. Our panel of experts will share insights on traditional lending options\, emerging alternative financing solutions\, and what businesses need to know to navigate today's lending environment. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or an established business owner\, this workshop will provide key takeaways on how to secure the funding needed to fuel growth in a rapidly changing financial landscape. \;Josh Anfinson\, Peoples BankElizabeth Rusnak\, Northwest Business Development AssociationKevin Grossman\, Washington Small Business Development CenterRanvir “Ana” Singh\, U.S. Small Business AdministrationDesiree Albrecht\, U.S. Small Business AdministrationRegional TransportationFrom innovative bus rapid transit (BRT) lines to transformative light rail extensions\, get project updates from both Sound Transit and Community Transit on the region's most impactful transit projects on the horizon.Christopher Silveira\, Community TransitMichael Morgan\, Sound TransitAndrew Thompson\, Granite Construction / Snohomish County Committee for Improved TransportationBlock 3 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Subs &\; SuppliersBack by popular Demand! Learn from subcontractors and suppliers succeeding on public works contracts. Topics to include bid and proposal strategies\, effective communication with general contractors and agencies\, and implementing technology to enhance productivity and quality control.Marcus Cola\, APEX Electrical GroupMelissa Rossi\, Division 9 Flooring/ ASA WashingtonJill Cunningham\, Fuel Care - The Clean TankMark Domingo\, Holmberg MechanicalMatt Poischbeg\, Washington Aerospace Training &\; Research Center (WATR)\, Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center Powered By Edmonds CollegeCyber SecurityCybersecurity compliance is essential for businesses seeking Department of Defense contracts. Find out what steps your business needs to take to meet current and future requirements.Derek Davis\, Department of DefenseCara Buckingham\, Washington APEX Accelerator \; END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR