In 2022, the Port partnered with 351 women and minority owned businesses and is aiming to work with 354 women and minority owned businesses by the end of 2023. Below are the stories of just a few of those businesses that the Port has worked with. Learn about how they got to where they are, their experience with the Port and the Port's Diversity in Contracting programs, and their advice for other small businesses facing similar challenges.
2022 Small Business Accelerator Participants
Work Types: Various
Industries: Various
Business Certifications: Various
Apex Electrical Group
Work Type: Construction
Industry: Electrical
Business Certifications: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business Enterprise
Elcon Associates
Work Type: Consultant Services
Industry: Engineering Services & Other Specialized Design Services
Business Certifications: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, Small Business Enterprise
Flora Restaurant Group
Work Type: Airport Concessions
Industry: Restaurant
Business Certifications: Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Small Business Enterprise
Pacific Rim Consulting
Work Type: Consultant Services
Industry: Environmental Consulting Services
Business Certifications: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise
Tres West
Work Type: Consultant Services
Industry: Engineering Services
Business Certifications: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, Small Business Enterprise