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Contractor Development & Competitiveness Center

About Us

     The Contractor Development and Competitiveness Center (CDCC) was established by a grant from the City of Seattle to the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle.  The purpose in creating the CDCC was to provide assistance and support to small businesses who are not fully participating in the contracting opportunities in this region.  The grant was made by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels in July of 2002 and the Urban League received the funds in October of 2002.  A Temporary team was put in place to begin the development of the CDCC and a permanent Executive Director began work April, 2003. 


Philosophy

      A contractor with strong business operating skills, strong relationships, and the availability of timely technical assistance will experience performance success.

      Financial success will be achieved through the establishment of effective information and knowledge of management systems.  These will create development and learning opportunities for M/W/D/ESBs while fostering a spirit of self-sufficiency and independence.

     The CDCC is challenged to foster the collaborative environment to enhance the small contractors to derive wealth from an industry historically recognized for its small profit margins. 

Who Qualifies for CDCC Support?
  • Minority, women, disadvantaged & emerging small construction businesses.

  • Contractors in business for at least 2 years will receive a Needs Assessment and an Individualized Development Plan (IDP).  The Needs Assessment & IDP will identify what type of assistance and training the Contractor needs and wants.  Following this process the contractor will have access to:

    • Free or subsidized training classes developed specifically to address small contractor’s issues.

    • One-on-one training and assistance

    • Access to a plan center, use of a plotter& blue print capable copy machine

    • Access to computer assistance

    • Subsidized hardware & software

    • Certification assistance

    • Personalized financial evaluation and assistance

    • The CDCC staff will act as a liaison between you and owners and prime contractors

    • Other individual assistance & training as identified by the Needs Assessment.