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  <Copy type="xhtml" UID="89dc9046ae7149269fbcae5da9b42010" label="Copy" readonly="false" hidden="false" required="false" indexable="false" openByDefault="false" CharacterLimit="" Height="" CIID="">&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The City of Seattle is seeking members for the Women and Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) Advisory Committee. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Committee advises the City on ways to expand contracting access for women‑ and minority‑owned businesses.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re looking for applicants with industry experience, diverse perspectives, and a commitment to supporting Seattle&amp;rsquo;s business community.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Individuals from construction, professional services, suppliers, small businesses, community organizations, and business development fields are encouraged to apply.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Why Join?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Work with City leadership&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Elevate community and business voices&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Identify contracting barriers&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Shape recommendations that advance equity&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Committee members are appointed by the Mayor for a two‑year term and participate actively in meetings and discussions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Applications are due Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Contact Edwina Martin-Arnold, Sr. Inclusion Advisor, with any questions.&lt;/p&gt;</Copy>
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