~ Tacoma's Equity in Contracting Program will host an interactive workshop on financing and growth in public contracting on Oct. 27.

The event, "Capital Ready: Preparing Businesses for Growth in Public Contracting," is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. at Edison Square, 5415 S. Tacoma Way. The city says the workshop is intended to help Tacoma-area businesses understand financing options and build relationships with local capital providers.

A panel moderated by Scott Lundt, co-owner of clean energy solutions firm LED Trail, will discuss financing readiness, working capital, lender expectations and common barriers to obtaining capital. The discussion will also cover funding for equipment purchases, contract performance and larger public-sector opportunities.

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Panelists are Aron Steusser, a Bank of America business banking market executive; Brent Robinson, a BECU business relationships manager for south Pierce and Thurston counties; and Jimmy Ng, who oversees business banking sales at KeyBank.

Attendees can connect with lenders and business resource partners before and after the panel, according to the city.

Registration information is available at makeittacoma.com/events. Questions or requests for information in an alternate format can be directed to Linda Cerna at lcerna@tacoma.gov or 253-453-9488.

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