City of Tacoma Partners with Emerald Cities Collaborative for E-Contractor Academy October 22 – November 19 (Applications Due October 15)

City of Tacoma Partners with Emerald Cities Collaborative for E-Contractor Academy October 22 - November 19 (Applications Due October 15)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 11, 2024

MEDIA CONTACT

Maria Lee, Media & Communications, [email protected], (253) 591-2054

City of Tacoma Partners with Emerald Cities Collaborative

for E-Contractor Academy October 22 - November 19

--Application Period Now Open, Set to Close October 15 --

TACOMA, Wash. -- As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma's Equity in Contracting (EIC) Program has partnered with Emerald Cities Collaborative to launch its first completely in-person E-Contractor Academy. The E-Contractor Academy aims to provide the information, resources, tools, and connections so that minority and women-owned construction firms can grow by working on clean energy and sustainable building projects. The Academy and all support services are offered free of charge to participants.

The following topics will be covered:

• The clean energy and sustainable building landscape
• Energy efficiency programs and incentives
• Business growth principles

Academy Dates: October 22 - November 19 (Tuesdays, from 3 - 5 PM)

Location: Mi Centro (1208 S. 10th St., Tacoma, WA 98405)
Application Deadline: October 15

Event details are available at makeittacoma.com/events.

Community members with questions, or requests to receive information in an alternate format, can contact Monica Guevara at [email protected].

###