Local Pierce County businesses are encouraged to participate in a “Fast Track Certification” Training for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certifications. The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB), in partnership with the Washington Minority Business Development Agency Center (WA MBDA) and the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise, is hosting a “Fast Track Certification” Training to help businesses recover and rebound from the effects of the pandemic.

This is a great opportunity for local businesses to increase their competitive advantage and vie for new contracting opportunities for certified businesses with federal, state, and local governments.

Businesses will receive:

• In-person training and overview about the certification process
• Tips on how to successfully complete an application
• Access to a computer lab during the training session
• 1-on-1 support and ongoing follow-up from staff

TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE:

9:00AM – 12:00PM

2:00PM – 5:00PM

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

EAST ANNEX, ROOM C307A

1101 S YAKIMA AVE TACOMA, WA 98405

NO COST!