2024 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference

What to Expect

Showcase 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.

Discounts 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 Public
10:00 a.m. | Welcome Remarks & Land Acknowledgement, Cara Buckingham, Advisor, Washington APEX Accelerator
10:05 a.m. | Sponsor Remarks, Ric Ilgenfritz, CEO, Community Transit
10:10 a.m. | Opening Remarks, Mike Fong, Director, Washington State Department of Commerce
10:25 a.m. | Closing Remarks, Shana Barehand, Business Diversity Outreach Manager, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
10:30 a.m. | Block 1 of Panel Discussions & Workshops / Trade Show Opens
11:00 a.m. | Session 1 of Matchmaking
11:30 a.m. | Block 2 of Panel Discussions & Workshops
12:30 p.m. | Lunch Buffet Opens

12:45 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 Ends

Directory of Trade Show Exhibitors

Booth 76	Booth 69	Booth 32	Booth 78	Booth 51	Booth 24
Booth 62	Booth 22	Booth 39	Booth 16	Booth 44	Booth 29
Booth 36	Booth 60	Booth 23	Booth 79	Booth 34	Booth 12
Booth 3	Booth 74	Booth 19	Booth 52	Booth 63	Booth 100
Booth 59	Booth 2	Booth 43	Booth 35	Booth 54	Booth 37
Booth 95	Booth 68	Booths 40, 41	Booth 30	Booth 75	Booth 38
Booth 33	Booth 28	Booth 27	Booth 82	Booth 61	Booth 49
Booth 20	Booth 1	Booth 25	Booth 47	Booth 65	Booth 50
Booth 94	Booth 91	Booth 89	Booth 77	Booth 72	Booth 34
Booth 56	Booth 13	Booth 14	Booth 45	Booth 9	Booth 17
Booth 58	Booth 73	Booth 48	Booth 11	Booth 10	Booth 9
Booth 64	Booths 4, 5	Booth 34	Booth 57	Booth 71	Booth 85
Booth 67	Booth 21	Booth 66	Booth 88	Booth 92	Booth 93
Booth 90	Booth 86	Booth 26	Booth 99	Booth 83	Booth 84
Booth 98	Booth 96	Booth 97	Booth 81	Booths 6, 7, 8	Booths 88
Booth 18	Booth 53	Booth 70	Booth 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 Projects

WSDOT 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 Ferries
• John White, WSDOT Megaprogram
• Ed Kane, WSDOT
• Tiffany Scroggs, Washington APEX Accelerator

Public Works / Local Agencies

Get 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 Marysville
• Maija Lampinen, Port of Everett
• Charlie Green, Snohomish County Public Works
• Shannon Barker, Snohomish County Procurement
• Mark Johnson, Washington APEX Accelerator

Block 2 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lender & Small Business

This 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 Bank
• Elizabeth Rusnak, Northwest Business Development Association
• Kevin Grossman, Washington Small Business Development Center
• Ranvir “Ana” Singh, U.S. Small Business Administration
• Desiree Albrecht, U.S. Small Business Administration

Regional Transportation

From 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 Transit
• Michael Morgan, Sound Transit
• Andrew Thompson, Granite Construction / Snohomish County Committee for Improved Transportation

Block 3 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Subs & Suppliers

Back 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 Group
• Melissa Rossi, Division 9 Flooring/ ASA Washington
• Jill Cunningham, Fuel Care - The Clean Tank
• Mark Domingo, Holmberg Mechanical
• Matt Poischbeg, Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center (WATR), Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center Powered By Edmonds College

Cyber Security

Cybersecurity 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 Defense
• Cara Buckingham, Washington APEX Accelerator