Lynnwood Event Center to host North Puget Sound Contracting Conference in November

Scheduled for November, the North Puget Sound Contracting Conference will be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center, serving as a platform for small businesses. The event is designed to provide valuable resources and networking opportunities to help local firms secure government contracts. Cara Buckingham from the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) highlighted the significance of connecting small businesses with government opportunities. With participation from various local agencies, the conference aims to enhance small business engagement in Snohomish County. This initiative comes as part of a broader effort to stimulate economic development in the Seattle Metropolitan Area.

The conference is expected to attract a diverse group of attendees, including entrepreneurs and government representatives. Additionally, the event will feature workshops and discussions to address the unique challenges faced by small businesses. The focus on business-to-government connections underscores the importance of fostering partnerships for local economic growth.