Washington State Department of Enterprise Services

At this year's WA Women Transforming Government event, Pamela Duncan spoke on a panel discussing all things women empowerment. From engaging in the momentum, to prioritizing one's wellbeing, fruitful lessons were learned by those who attended. Along with the DES women who attended the event, we are so proud of all women who lead in our state! 💗🤝💫 #OneDES #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #NetworkingEvent #OlympiaWA

Electrifying changes ahead! ⚡ We joined Gov. Inslee to celebrate progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and eliminating toxic materials. Here’s how we're making an impact: 🌱 Electrifying the state's fleet, aiming for 40% of EVs (electric vehicles) in cabinet agency fleets to be fully electric by 2025. 💼 Launching sustainable purchasing tools and initiatives like toxic-free paper for ferry receipts. 🏢 Leading energy efficiency with projects like the net-zero Capitol Childcare Center. The Newhouse Building is also becoming more energy-efficient by using better insulation, efficient windows, natural ventilation, and skylights to cut down on energy use. And Washington is the first state to pilot the WEX Mastercard for fueling and charging vehicles! Together, we’re moving toward a greener future. 🌍✨ #CapitolCampus #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #OneDES

Meet Jesse! 🙋♀️ Jesse Morrow leads and supports all types of tours of the Capitol Campus, from civic to botanical. The Capitol Security & Visitor Services team works hard to keep campus events safe and smooth. Visit Capitol.wa.gov to learn more, or come on by and learn something new today! 😁🏛️ #WAStateCapitol #VisitWA #OlyWA #ExperienceOlympia

Scott & Rahsaan attended the inaugural Washington Procurement Connect conference at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, which focused on "Strengthening Your Business"! This event brought together small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses eager to connect with the State of Washington. With 140 exhibitor booths and a packed agenda of educational opportunities, keynote speakers, and breakout sessions, attendees gained invaluable insights on enhancing their business operations and developing key relationships. WPC also welcomed government purchasing leaders and procurement professionals, offering specialized training sessions in collaboration with the Washington chapter of The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP). By participating in this conference, businesses can better understand procurement processes and engage with government purchasers—paving the way for a sustainable and just future in Washington. Thank you to the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for hosting this impactful event! 🌟 #WPC2024 #WashingtonProcurement #SmallBusiness #Diversity #VeteranOwned #Networking #SustainableFuture

Yesterday, I got to host the Washington Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) Veterans Day Recognition Event in the Columbia Room of the Legislative Building on Capitol Campus in Olympia, Washington. This event was done in partnership with the Employment Security Department and your Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. We would like to thank the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for the permit and use of the room, along with assistance in set up and clean up. They also make sure the wreaths at the monuments stay up through Veterans Day and they remove and dispose of them when the no longer look nice. They will be offering tours of the monument and it is worth the time to check them out. Another big thanks goes to TVW Washington's Public Affairs Network for streaming it live, recording it, and Broadcasting it so others can see it when it is convenient. This allows Veterans across the state to participate and be recognized for their service. The US Army's 1st Corp Brass Quintet and the Color Guard from the 7th Infantry Division made it a memorable event. Additional shout out to the speakers: Jen McDonnell, MBA, PMP, CSM Abuoh Neufville sarah M. Cami Feek, CDE Devon Brim Rony Raymond, MSHR Bethany Cram Behind the scenes there were dozens more making this event a success! Thanks Jessie Echeverria for finding an amazing baker to mmake a Veteran themed cake and cookies! Thanks also go out to the Washington State Patrol Troopers on Capitol Campus who do a great job helping keep people safe and for helping people find their way around. I always love seeing them interact with the public and giving stickers to the kids!

On Wednesday, the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs and the Washington Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) partnered together to unveil the the new names that were added to the Medal of Honor Monument on Capitol Campus. The Capitol’s Medal of Honor Memorial honors 95 Washingtonians who have earned the highest military decoration awarded to a member of the U.S. armed forces. Those eligible for recognition on the memorial: Were born in Washington state, Entered military service in Washington state, or Have lived in Washington state at some point in their lives. In January 2024, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) worked with the Everett-based engraver Pacific Coast Memorials to inscribe the names of four more honorees: Army Capt. Edward C. Allworth of Clark County Army Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II of Puyallup Marine Corps 1st Lt. James Elms Swett of Seattle Army Spc. Kyle J. White of Seattle To honor those who earned the Medal of Honor, the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs donated a wreath for the event.

Had a great time last night at the Leadership & Advocacy Awards hosted by Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council! I’m proud to work for an organization that does great work for the state of Washington and being a leader of change for minority businesses! Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for the win!!!

This is a great story of state agencies working together to implement Governor Inslee’s executive order to remove toxic chemicals from Washington State. One Washington State Department of Ecology employee was handed a receipt and started this process with Washington State Ferries (Washington State Department of Transportation), Washington State Department of Commerce, and Washington State Department of Enterprise Services. Never doubt what a small group of dedicated people can accomplish!

Thank you for joining us last week at the 2024 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference (NPSCC)! Hundreds of attendees representing businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors throughout the region gathered at the Lynnwood Event Center for a day of networking, professional development, agency forecasts and more. We hope you found the event insightful, made valuable connections, and gathered information to support your business and contracting goals! A special thanks to our keynote speakers Mike Fong (Washington State Department of Commerce), Beto Yarce (U.S. Small Business Administration) and Terri Mestas (Community Transit). This event would not have been possible without our sponsors: Mortenson, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, Community Transit, Everett Herald, THE ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WASHINGTON, Snohomish County PUD, The Tulalip Tribes, BNBuilders, Pacific NW Bio WA LLC, Kiewit, Port of Seattle, JTM Construction, and Lydig Construction.

🏆 We’re honored! The Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council’s (NWMMSDC) awarded DES the 2023 Public Agency of the Year award at the Leadership and Advocacy Awards ceremony on Nov. 8. This recognition celebrates our commitment to advancing opportunities for small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses and promoting an inclusive economy. Pamela Duncan, DES Deputy Director and Chief Transformation Officer, accepted the award on behalf of the agency. In her speech, Pam highlighted the collective efforts of DES employees to ensure equitable access to state contracting opportunities. We’re grateful for this acknowledgment and remain dedicated to supporting supplier diversity through partnerships that make a real impact. Thank you to the NWMMSDC for this honor! ✨ #OneDES #SmartGovernment #ThoughtLeadership #SupportLocalBusinesses #OlyWA #StatewideContracting Read more: https://loom.ly/qMPIObM