Date
September 3, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location
Yakima Convention Center
Platinum Sponsor
Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE)
Gold Sponsor
Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES)
Silver Sponsors
WSDOT
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Atkinson Construction
Bronze Sponsors
AGC of Washington
Absher Construction
All Accounting
Schedule of Events
All Day
Exhibitor Tables Open
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
8:30 AM
Doors Open
9:00 AM to 9:20 AM
Opening Ceremony
Opening Welcome and Introductions
Comments
Comments
Comments and Introductions
Comments
Comments
Closing
Celina Sanchez (Associated General Contractor)
Senator Curtis King, 15th Legislative District
Matt Brown, Yakima City Mayor
Lara Cantero, Committee Co-Chair
Tennille Johnson – Platinum Sponsor and Director of OMWBE
Transportation Commission
Celina Sanchez
9.30 AM to 11:30 AM
Opportunity Presentations (A, B, C, D)
9:45 AM
10:05 AM
10:30 AM
Department of Veteran Affairs
Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises
Department of Enterprise Services
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:15 PM to 2:15 PM
1-on-1 Networking Sessions
12:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Afternoon 1-on-1 Networking Sessions
The One-on-One Networking Session is a structured opportunity for small businesses to meet directly with prime contractors, consultants, and public agency representatives.
Meetings are scheduled in focused, 10-minute increments to explore partnerships and upcoming contract opportunities.
Prairie Room
2026 Exhibitors
- Absher Construction
- All Accounting
- City of Seattle
- Skanska
- Hensel Phelps
- Granite Construction
- City of Ellensburg
- Northwest Minority Builders Alliance
- Grant County PUD
- Korsmo
- Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council
- Atkinson Construction
- Avantpage
- Inomedic Health Applications
- Central Plateau Cleanup Co
- Hanford Mission Integration Solutions
- ACS Contracting LLC
- Cochran Inc
- FlatIron Dragados
- Pacific Northwest Technology Group
- Milo Drafting & Design Solutions
- Mobile Electric
- MRSC
- APEX Accelerator
- Small Business Administration
- Latino Civic Alliance
- Department of Enterprise Services
- Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
- Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs
- Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises
- WSDOT- OECR (resources)
- WSDOT- North Central Region
- WSDOT- South Central Region
- Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
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Become a sponsorAbout us
Celebration 2 years of collaboration with the largest state agencies and Central Region Resource Organizations.
In 2025, the Washington State Department of Transportation partnered with AGC Washington, Department of Enterprise Services, Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise, Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs, Tri- City Regional Chamber of Commer, Washington APEX Accelerator, Latino Civic Alliance, Yakima County Development Association and MRSC to start the Central Regional Contracting Forum. To expand outreach and increase access to opportunities for contractors, architectural and engineering firms, and vendors. This effort has been made possible through the strong collaboration of local resource organizations and state agencies.
As we move ahead, we look forward to growing this forum into a valuable resource for the broader public, supporting all phases of contracting—including transportation and building projects—and providing information and connections across every stage of the public procurement process.
Who are we
Our forum brings together local resource partners, state agencies, prime contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and community members from across the Central Region to foster meaningful connections and collaboration.
This no-cost event recognizes the value of attendees’ time by providing targeted one-on-one matchmaking sessions between prime contractors and prospective subcontractors and consultants. Participants also benefit from a variety of networking opportunities, engaging presentations from dynamic speakers, and valuable insights from industry experts and agency representatives.
Whether you’re looking to build partnerships, expand your professional network, or learn about upcoming opportunities, this forum provides a collaborative environment designed to support business growth and community engagement.
Meet our Central RCF Partners
