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OngoingContracting with the City of Seattle
Connect with City of Seattle contracting pathways and partner support for public work.
Opportunity Hub
Explore what is open, available, or coming up.
Skim the basics, then open the details for anything that looks like a fit.
Market & Vending Opportunities Scholarship
Reduce the cost of participating in markets, pop-ups, and vending events.
Food & Farm Business Incubator at 21 Acres
Access food production space, hands-on guidance, and market testing support.
Market Ready Program with Kent Award
Prepare to sell at markets, pop-ups, and vendor events.
Hospitality-Ready Accelerator
Prepare for larger and repeat opportunities with hotels, restaurants, venues, and other hospitality buyers.
Celebrating Dreams
A networking and showcase event for women-owned businesses across Washington.
IMPACT Pitch
Coaching, feedback, visibility, and a chance to compete for funding.
View details: Contracting with the City of Seattle
Highlights
- City contracting pathway
- Partner connection and navigation
- Public contracting opportunities available
Best for
Businesses interested in public contracts, subcontracting, construction, professional services, or City vendor opportunities.
Business stage
Ready to Grow
Location
Washington
Timeline
Ongoing
How Business Impact NW can help
Connect with City of Seattle contracting pathways, vendor opportunities, and partner support.
View details: Market & Vending Opportunities Scholarship
Highlights
- Scholarship support
- Market and pop-up participation
- Visibility-building opportunity
Best for
Product-based businesses, makers, food businesses, and vendors
Business stage
Early/growing
Location
See program page for current eligibility
Timeline
Deadlines vary by opportunity
How Business Impact NW can help
Lower barrier to entry for market and vending opportunities
View details: Food & Farm Business Incubator at 21 Acres
Highlights
- Commercial kitchen access
- Market testing support
- Hands-on kitchen guidance
Best for
Farmers, product-based businesses, makers, and growers
Business stage
Early/growing
Location
Woodinville / Washington-based participation
Timeline
Currently accepting applications
How Business Impact NW can help
Kitchen space and training to develop, test, and produce value-added products
View details: Market Ready Program with Kent Award
Highlights
- $300 Kent cash award opportunity
- Preparation for markets and pop-ups
- On-demand format
Best for
Businesses that sell, or want to sell, at farmers markets, craft fairs, pop-ups, and tabling events.
Business stage
Early/growing
Location
Virtual
Timeline
Available now
How Business Impact NW can help
Preparation for markets, pop-ups, vendor events, and in-person selling
View details: Hospitality-Ready Accelerator
Highlights
- Preparation for larger and repeat contract opportunities
- Capability statements and buyer-facing materials
- Pitch development with procurement feedback
- Track 3: National Readiness coming Winter 2026–27
Best for
Businesses that are already delivering consistently, have annual revenue between $500K and $1M, and are ready for regional growth.
Business stage
Ready for growth
Location
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, or Washington
Timeline
Track 2 applications are closed. Track 3: National Readiness is coming Winter 2026–27.
How Business Impact NW can help
Strengthen pricing, operations, capability statements, buyer-facing materials, and your pitch ahead of larger hospitality opportunities and the 2027 Change Starts Here Buyer Expo.
View details: Celebrating Dreams
Highlights
- Networking and business connections
- Dedicated exhibit space
- Marketing exposure before and after the event
- Professional headshot opportunity
Best for
Women-owned businesses in Washington looking to gain visibility, network, and connect with one another.
Business stage
Early/Growing
Location
Washington
Timeline
Wrapped for 2026
How Business Impact NW can help
Creating a welcoming networking event where women-owned businesses can connect with one another, gather support, and build relationships within the small business community
View details: IMPACT Pitch
Highlights
- Multi-round competition
- Cash prizes
- Coaching and feedback
- Live pitch opportunity
Best for
Businesses with a strong community impact story that are ready to refine their pitch, share their work, and compete for funding.
Business stage
Any
Location
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
Timeline
Applications closed for 2026
How Business Impact NW can help
Coaching, feedback, pitch refinement, and live event visibility
