Events and Training
Access event calendars, courses, and resources to help in your business endeavors!

OMWBE Certification Workshops
May 20, 2025 (9AM-11AM)
Tacoma Municipal Building, Room 243, or virtually via Zoom
* In-person attendance strongly encouraged with the intention of completing your application by the end of class if it is possible to start in between 101 and 201 classes it will help facilitate the process and allow for more targeted questions.
Participants will have an opportunity to start or complete their OWMBE application to become a certified business and are encouraged to bring the following items:
- Laptop/electronic device to start or complete the certification process
- Financial statements and paperwork required for certification process
201 Registration: https://forms.office.com/g/jisvQA71ud?origin=lprLink

SCORE Workshops
Did you know the SCORE provides an ongoing series of free workshops for people seeking to start or grow a business? Attend a workshop and learn from experienced executives how to position your business for success.
Check out the workshop calendar below:
https://www.score.org/seattle/local-workshops

Permits, Programs, and Resources
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Organizational Resources
For your convenience, we have compiled a list of agencies offering small business training and development opportunities. Please explore the sites below to see upcoming events:
- William Factory Small Business Incubator Calendar
- Washington State L&I Workshops and Training Center
- Minority Business Development Agency Event Calendar
- Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Of Commerce Event Calendar
- The World Trade Center Tacoma Event Page
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Event Page
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Briefing Workshops
- Events at Bottom of Page
- Washington APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC) Event Calendar
- Washington Center For Women In Business Event Calendar
- Veterans Business Outreach Center Region X (Business Impact NW) Courses
- Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Learn more about the Tacoma's business resources: