Events and Training

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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

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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

 

 

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Permits, Programs, and Resources

Permits, Programs, and Resources
May 19 at 11 a.m. via Zoom

Connect with City of Tacoma staff, including the special events team and key members of the event review committee. Get valuable information on permit and license requirements from Parks Tacoma, Tacoma Fire Department, City of Tacoma Tax & License, and the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Plus, learn more about Environmental Services programs that can support and enhance events.

Presenters include:

  • Michael Hubbard: Tax & License Compliance Officer, City of Tacoma

  • Anthony Kolvick: Solid Waste Route Supervisor, City of Tacoma Environmental Services

  • Amanda Peters: Environmental Health Specialist III, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

  • Vincente Robles: LT Fire Investigator, Tacoma Fire Department

  • Ryan Schroeder: Regional Event Supervisor, Parks Tacoma

  • Ashley Young: Special Events Coordinator, Tacoma Venues & Events

This workshop is the first in a two-part permitting series. Up next is Permitting Public Space: How to Host Events on Tacoma Streets on Monday, June 16 at 11 a.m. This second permitting session will walk organizers through the steps of activating Tacoma’s public right-of-way for their events, with guidance from City staff and Pierce Transit. While the two sessions complement one another, each SkillShop is designed to stand alone —attendees are welcome to join either or both.

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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:

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