We would love to meet you! Please join us at Victory Hall (1201 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134) on Wednesday, December 11th from 9AM-1PM. Please submit application by Monday, 12/2/24 at 5pm PST.
Seattle sports teams are committed to maintaining purchasing practices that promote and expand contracting opportunities for diverse vendors and suppliers. To that end, the Seattle Sports Commission is hosting a Vendor Diversity Fair where locally minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and other small businesses are invited to share information and the goods and services they provide and explore potential business opportunities with the teams.
There will be representatives from the Marketing, IT, Retail*, People & Culture (Human Resources), Ticket Sales, Procurement, Finance, Community Relations, Ballpark Operations, Baseball Information, and Sodexo Live! (T-Mobile Park Concessionaire) departments.
Some examples of goods & services that the Teams may be looking for: printing, signage, event décor, unique small prize/gifts, entertainment (face painters, balloon artists, musicians, etc.), lighting equipment, data management, wearables, food & drink vendors, construction contractors, office equipment & supplies, service consultant, and trophies & awards, carpet supplier & installation, professional framing, and professional services.
*Please note that branded retail & wearables for the Mariners will require direct MLB approval and licensing and cannot be facilitated by the Mariners in-house.
How it will work:
- Team representatives will be seated at tables around the room, with their names and departments (i.e. Marketing, Procurement, Retail, etc.) displayed – Please note that as the vendor attending the event, you will be able to walk around the room and meet with Mariners reps/departments individually! Based on this setup, vendors will not have your own tables.
- Please be prepared to pitch yourself and your diverse company – we are excited to hear from you!
- For vendors interested in meeting our Retail/Merchandise team, please note that all vendors must go through a licensing process with MLB prior to the Mariners being able to sell your products.
- There are no fees to attend to this event
What to bring:
- Business cards
- Small samples of product or goods (please keep in mind you will have to carry these items with you during the event)
- No live demos at this time please
- Photos of product or goods
- Flyers, brochures, QR codes, or social media links
