Alliance Northwest Conference

WHAT IS ALLIANCE NORTHWEST? Alliance Northwest is the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest and is in its 38th year. There is a strong history of federal agency support and is widely known as the place where business and government learn and make connections with small and disadvantaged businesses. 

WHY ATTEND? Gain Intel about procurement needs for federal, state and local government agencies Matchmaking sessions between small businesses, government agencies and prime contractors. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Businesses interested in selling to the government and prime contractors R&D firms, engineering firms, and others working on new innovative technologies Prime contractors and government buyers seeking to do outreach to small and diverse businesses Alliance Northwest is the premier government contracting event in the region, bringing together prime contractors, government agencies, and small businesses for a full day of relationship building. The 2024 event will start with pre-event activities and allow for extended networking beyond March 14th. For experienced government contractors, Alliance Northwest is the place to strengthen established relationships, explore other government contracting opportunities and teaming opportunities, and hear the marketplace’s latest news and trends from the expert workshop speakers. If you’re new to government contracting, you’ll have an opportunity to meet government agency representatives, explore subcontracting opportunities with prime contractors and attend high-quality training workshops. If you’re unsure if the government marketplace is a good fit for your business and if you should attend this conference, reach out to the APEX Accelerator who can provide your business with no-cost advising services. 

WHAT'S NEW THIS YEAR? 
• Innovation Enhancements - featuring Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) workshops, innovator roundtables, demonstrations from innovators and specialized resource partners geared toward firms developing novel technologies 
• Public Works Programs in Washington – two new programs Statewide Rosters which will be managed by Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE) program which is managed by Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Hosted by Thurston Economic Development Council, home of Washington APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC). 

This in-person event held at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center supported by SWAPCARD virtual Platform. SUGGESTION: Meet with your APEX Accelerator Advisor prior to the event to optimize your time at Alliance Northwest COMING 2024: Preparing for Alliance Northwest virtual sessions Get your capability statements and quad charts ready. It will soon be time to network!!