OMWBE Academy Management and Maintenance

The contract involves the ongoing management, administration, and maintenance of the OMWBE Academy, which was successfully launched and became operational on June 30, 2023. The Thurston County Economic Development Council/Center for Business & Innovation is responsible for ensuring the platform remains functional, up-to-date, and effectively managed on behalf of the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE). This includes regular updates and administrative oversight to support the academy’s continued operation and relevance. The contract, identified as MWB-OUT-110122, was solicited under the MWB-OUT-202402 solicitation with a response deadline of March 11, 2024. It falls under the NAICS code 611430, which pertains to professional and management development training services, and is managed by the Washington Department of Enterprise Services. The primary point of contact for this contract is Maree George, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The contract underscores the importance of maintaining an accessible, updated online platform to support the development of minority and women-owned business enterprises through the academy.