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  3. 2024 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference

2024 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference

Details

Event Promo Photo For 2024 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference

Time:

November 07, 2024 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost

$30-$400 Calendar Google Calendar

Location:

Lynnwood Event Center
3711 196th St SW
Lynnwood, Snohomish County, WA 98036
United States
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Email:

RaechelM@EconomicAllianceSC.org Register Here!

Description

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.

General Admission to Include

$40  Non Member Rate / $30 EASC Member Rate

  • Access to Full Activities
  • Access to Tradeshow
  • Complimentary Lunch

Exhibition to Include

$400  Non Member Rate / $300 EASC Member Rate

  • Access to Full Activities
  • Complimentary Lunch
  • 2 General Admission Tickets
  • 8′ Draped Table and 2 Chairs
  • Listing in Program + Online Directory

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

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Holmberg Mechanical

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Pacific Northwest

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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

 

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