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OLLIE GARRETTPresident of Tabor 100

Is it June already? The year has been going by faster than usual and we are less than 90 days from the Sixteenth Annual Captains of Industry Gala, our premier event of the year.

The Gala is an evening of recognizing who we are, celebrating our successes and showcasing minority businesses. The Gala is the largest and the best event for minority business owners and supporters in the state, and each year, it gets bigger and better.

There is more to the Gala than just a huge party. There is plenty of networking with the many entities from state agencies to major northwest contractors to members of the US Congress as well as small business.

The real heart of our efforts occurs when we recognize each other, giving awards to outstanding Tabor members who have been especially successful in

their business endeavors and community leaders who have helped us on our journey. Last year, the recipient of one of our Crystal Eagle Awards, Cos Roberts, gave an especially impactful speech when he actually listed the many Tabor members he has hired. Kevin Washington, our Education Chair, basks in the glow of youth and education, handing out more than $24,000 worth of scholarships last year to deserving young people.

The Gala is a culmination of everything that Tabor has done for the year and a restatement of what the organization is about – helping one another achieve success in our business and personal lives. If you haven’t already, I urge you to buy your ticket or sponsor a table at this year’s Gala.

I am looking forward to seeing you there! It may be June, but there is much work to do and we could use you. Make sure you ask me how you can get involved!

HonoringElson Floyd

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Jess Jackson Meets with Community Leaders

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No Risk No Reward, Melvin Talley’s Reward

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June 2015

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MEET ARNOLD SERVICES

Arnold Services has been a Tabor member for just over six months. They are a State Certified WMBE firm and a King County SCS certified firm specializing in customized computer training and technical writing services.

They provide desk side, as well as classroom style computer training in Microsoft Office and Adobe Products for all levels of users. They are able to handle any size training assignment and run concurrent classes, if needed. The technical writing services include writing, editing, and formatting of technical manuals and procedures, policy and safety manuals, and capital facilities plans.

Some of their clients include Seattle City Light, Homeland Security – Center of Excellence, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, State Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, and the City of Tacoma.

Barbara Arnold is the owner with over 20 years of experience. Since joining Tabor, she has been able to leverage the timely emails to be more aware of current RFPs and contracting opportunities. She also feels that they are more informed about current legislative issues, such as laws that affect small businesses and the Schools Now initiative.

Being affiliated with Tabor 100 has made Arnold Services appear more high profile because of the organization’s reputation in the community. To learn more about Barbara Arnold or Arnold Services please visit www.ComputerTrainingServicesNW.com or call 253-383-1437.

MEET HARRIETTE BLYE

Harriette joined Tabors 100 because she is new to the Seattle area and wanted to get involved in her new community.

Harriette markets a technology that turns tap water into hydrogen rich, antioxidant, alkalized and super hydrating water. “Our bodies are over 70% water and all chemical reactions that occur in your body happen in a water environment. It is important for water to get into your cells to hydrate, take nutrients in and carry waste out.” she explains.

She continues, “The alkalinity is important as well. To keep our bodies healthy we need to stay slightly alkaline.”

If you would like to try her water for free for 21 days or to learn more about her, you can contact her at 940-312-8085 or www.SeattleKangenWater.com.

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MAY GENERAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Brian Bonlender, Director of Washington State Department of Commerce:

• The Deptartment of Commerce covers low income housing, construction of sewage and drinking water as well as helping communities grow.

• Created the minority business round table and it has caused him to reconsider how to reach out to minority communities across the state.

Candidates who attended:

Jon Grant (Position 8, City wide)• Wants to help small businesses navigate the regulatory systems of working with the city.

• Over 10 years of experience of working within the housing crisis from the local to the federal level.

Mercedes Elizalde (District 5)• She looks at policy as implementation. How will policy actually affect people’s lives?

• Does a lot of work with public safety, affordable housing, and community health.

Sandy Brown (District 5)• A faith community leader and a social justice leader.

• Supports programs that build communities, minority communities, and parents more involved in their childrens’ lives.

John Roderick (Position 8, City Council, City Wide)

• He has a band and is a part of the program that reintroduces music to schools.

• Social justice is a way of looking at all issues instead of seeing it as an issue.

Mike O’Brien (Position 6, City Council, City Wide)

• Public Financing would require that elected officials work for voters, not donors.

• He is working on the Sound Transit 3 project which includes the Light Rail.

Photos taken by Frlyright Productions.

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Tabor 100 supports a number of students every year across 5 separate scholarship programs. For the 2014/15 school year, there were 11 students receiving over $22,000 in support. Most were undergrads, and several were grad students [one, working on a Doctorate in Engineering]. These students attend colleges mainly in Seattle and on the West Coast; several have also had the opportunity to do study overseas.

One of our scholarship programs is entirely sponsored by the Space Needle, LLC – with the goal of increasing the number of African-American students studying Culinary Arts and Hospitality. For an area as prosperous as Seattle [and we are, compared to more than a few other areas of the country], we are fortunate to have strong aerospace, timber, shipping, biomedical and other tech industries buoying the area through the recent economic downturn. This is also a big-time “foodie” town. There are a few types of food you can’t get here in Seattle – but not many. The local variety is pretty broad, and of high quality. That said, we all know the restaurant business is also fraught with risks and challenges – restaurants come and go every week. From food trucks, to far tonier locations… Next to farmers, who need to be eternal optimists, may come restauranteurs… Those who are risk-averse simply need not apply.

When we put the Culinary Scholarship program together with Ron Sevart, Space Needle CEO, my original thoughts were that we’d do a pretty standard scholarship program. Tabor 100 had plenty of experience in managing such programs, and the last thing we wanted to do was disappoint the Space Needle folks. Right off the bat, we had a situation come up with a young man, where Tabor 100 had wanted to apply caution – and Sevart urged us to consider taking some risk, instead. We took a chance, unrelated to Culinary Arts, and that student is now in his 3rd year at Arizona State University.

Making the selection for the current crop of Culinary students had seemed pretty straightforward, until one of the schools, Seattle Central College, presented us with a riskier request. They understood filling our usual pool with younger students, working their way through college and discovering who they were. Central asked whether we could assist a much older student, one who had already spent time in the food industry – but who had taken a risk to go back to school, learn some new skills, and who had a dream he wanted to pursue. Melvin Talley graduated on June 20, 2015. Almost middle-aged – he was not the average applicant; but he had some history, family who supported him, and a dream coupled with tenacity. We took the risk and added Melvin to the list of 2014/15 scholars being supported by the Space Needle’s culinary scholarships. This past Winter, Melvin Talley graduated with his Culinary degree.

Be on the lookout about town soon, and when stepping off curbs. Melvin has already started ground work on launching his next restaurant career with a food truck. We’ll keep you posted!!... Also, be thinking about the kinds of risks and investments you need to be making for your business.

KEVIN WASHINGTONEducation Chair

►No Risks—No Rewards...Melvin Talley is Rewarded for the Risk He Took

WELCOME NEW TABOR MEMBERS!

• Rhonnda Edmiston, Howard S. Wright• Yemaya Hall-Ruiz, City of Seattle• Tanya Jimale, Jimale Technical Services, LLC• Diane Navarro, Seattle School District• John Trausch, City of Seattle• PCL Civil Constructors

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Entrepreneurs, over the age of 50, are one of the fastest growing groups of new business owners.

The SBA has teamed up with AARP state offices nationwide. This summer, SBA has launched a new Summer of Encore Mentoring initiative, which has grown from one day in 2012, to Mentor months in 2013 and 2014, to an entire summer filled with events specifically designed to help encore entrepreneurs start or grow a small business.

We know this kind of coaching can be critical for the success of a small business. Our data shows that when entrepreneurs have a long-term counseling relationship with the SBA, they achieve stronger sales, higher profits and more hires than their competition.

35% of the United States labor force will be age 50+

in 2022. This compares to just 25% in 2002, which makes small business ownership a good option for many baby boomers.

Throughout June, July and August, the SBA district offices, state AARP offices and SBA resource partners will host live and online events around the country. Events include speed mentoring, one-on-one counseling sessions and workshops for entrepreneurs to learn best practices from successful small business owners. To find a local or online event near you go to www.sba.gov/encore.

In addition, SBA will be hosting a webinar series to help current and potential encore entrepreneurs. For more information and to register, visit www.aarp.org/moneywebinars.

There’s no better time to start a business than today. For Americans, especially those over age 50, why not make this summer a fresh start to the next chapter of your career?

CALVIN GOINGSRegional Administrator, Small Business Administration

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►Reverend Jesse Jackson Meets with WTIA and Community Leaders to Talk About Justice in the Tech Industry

HENRY YATESPublic Affairs Chair

The Reverend Jesse Jackson addressed the annual Amazon Shareholder meeting here in early June. Tabor 100 lended its support for more diversity at Amazon and elsewhere in the tech industry in both contracting and employment.

Tabor member Nate Miles hosted Rev. Jackson at a pre-shareholder reception where he asked Tabor 100 and others for their support as he approached Amazon and others to include more minorities in all of their activities.

“It is critical for Tabor, which is located in Amazon’s backyard, to support Rev. Jackson’s efforts” Tabor President Ollie Garrett said. “We will work to see Tabor members engaged in contracting with Amazon

and other tech firms. Tabor will be active in the NW Tech Equity Initiative, which is the local effort to promote inclusion with tech firms. Along with Garrett, Miles and former Tabor Government Affairs Chair Frank Lemos, will serve on the board of the Initiative.

Jackson has had success with some tech companies including Microsoft. The company’s largest-ever bond offering used four minority-owned banks. Apple has also contracted with African American and Latino-owned financial services firms.

You are invited to come and enjoy a memorable evening in the Sk ybridge of the Washington State Convention Center, Downtown Seattle on September 19, 2015.

6:00 PM Check-in, Reception, and Silent Auction7:00 PM Dinner, Entertainment, Program, and Awards Attire: Semi -Formal

Tabor 100 is a volunteer-driven organization targeting needs of the African-American business community through the following goals: 1) serving as a connecting link between existing organizations, 2) vigorously advocating for minority business interests, ventures and

initiatives, 3) identifying youth interested in professional careers, 4) developing international trade opportunities, and 5) having a dedicated and disciplined membership Tabor 100 is a 501(c)3 organization.

We are still looking for items for the silent auction. Net proceeds are used for the Bradford Scholarship Endowment and Tabor 100.

Mark Your Calendars!

►Tabor Recognizes The Contributions of Elson Floyd

HENRY YATESPublic Affairs Chair

Here in Washington State, the numbers of ethnic minorities are small, but we have had an outsized impact starting with George Washington Bush, the African American pioneer who essentially “founded” the state after being told he could not own land in Oregon. Our legacy is long with leaders and innovators such as Bob Santos, Bernie Whitebear, Norm Rice, Quincy Jones, Roberto Maestas, George Fleming, Larry Gossett, Fujimatsu Moriguchi and Ron Sims, to name a few.

The death of Elson Floyd (1956-2015), formerly the President of Washington State University, marks the passing of an individual whose name must be included when anyone talks about minority people who made a difference in this state. He was not here

as long as the others having originally hailed from North Carolina, but his contributions were outstanding. He worked from the other side of the state, but created a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Floyd traveled the state regularly with new ideas about WSU, actually promoting it as a school for minorities to attend. And they did, so much so that his goal of doubling the number of minority students at the school was achieved, while growing the school to

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Continued from page 6. its largest enrollment in 125 years. He believed that he could attract top teaching talent and even create an economic engine for the state by building quality facilities in which cutting edge research could be done and carried to market. He raised an astounding $1 billion through a Capital Campaign program he devised and carried out. Lastly, he went to Olympia and, working with people on both sides of the aisle, he secured state approval and funding for the state’s second medical school, which will bear the WSU name and be located in Spokane.

Ironically, another minority individual is prominent in the history of WSU. It was George Owen Bush, the first African American to serve in the Washington State Legislature and son of George Washington Bush. He introduced and successfully got passed, the bill that created Washington State University.

Update from The Seattle TImes:

State Sen. Michael Baumgartner said he will introduce a bill this week to name the new medical school for Floyd.

Baumgartner, a Republican from Spokane, said Floyd was instrumental in pushing the proposal through the Legislature, making a compelling case that the state needed a second public medical school.

Washington State students have already launched a Facebook campaign to name the Spokane-based medical school for Floyd, Baumgartner noted.

“Naming the school for Elson Floyd is a fitting tribute for the man who did so much to create it,” Baumgartner said Monday. “Even as he suffered from the disease that would take his life, Dr. Floyd was a tireless advocate for the project.”

“Washington State University would not be starting a medical school today without the vision and leadership of President Elson S. Floyd,” said John Gardner, WSU vice president for advancement. “From humble roots in rural North Carolina, he transcended race, class, and politics throughout his life.”

You can read the full article here: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wsu-med-school-may-be-named-for-floyd/

THE TABOR 100 BOARD

President: Ollie Garrett President@Tabor100.org

Vice President: Brian Sims VP@Tabor100.org

Treasurer: Open Position Treasurer@Tabor100.org

Secretary: Sherlita Kennedy Secretary@Tabor100.org

Membership: Open Position Membership@Tabor100.org

Education: Kevin C. Washington Education@Tabor100.org

Public Affairs: Henry Yates PublicAffairs@Tabor100.org

Economic Development: Everette Adams EconomicDevelopment@Tabor100.org

Government Affairs: Jamila Johnson GovernmentAffairs@Tabor100.org

Fund Development: John Berdes FundDevelopment@Tabor100.org

Business Development: Open Position BusinessDev@Tabor100.org

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

July 8: City of Seattle Reverse Trade Show. 8:30 A.M. - 3: 00 P.M. at the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion

July 10: Henry Beauchamp Youth Programs Charity Golf Tournament. 8:30 A.M. at the Apple Tree Resort Golf Course.

July 25: General Meeting. 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. at the Central Area Senior Center.

Sept 19: Annual Gala. 6:00 P.M. at the Washington State

Convention Center.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Education Committee meets after the Tabor General Meeting, the last Saturday of the month from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at The Central.

Government Affairs Committee meets on the last Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., preceding the Tabor General Meeting. The meetings are held at the G.R.E.A.N. House Coffee & Café shop, across the street from New Hope Baptist Church.

Membership Committee meets every second Wednesday at The Central from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Please contact any of the Chair’s for more information about their committee.

City of Seattle WMBE News – June 2015City Purchasing and Contracting Services

Director: Nancy Locke, Nancy.Locke@seattle.gov

Seawall Project Workforce Diversity Each project has challenges for any contractor, including our WMBE firms, and the Seawall is no different. We work to advocate for small and WMBE firms and resolve issues. We are always available to help and do our best to create a smoother pathway. This project is also known for its Community Workforce Agreement (CWA), intended to bring more local residents, women and people of color onto the job. The CWA seems to be proving very successful at this mission. WMBE utilization on the Seawall project has been remarkable. The project currently has over 15 percent WMBE utilization, exceeding normal roadway work which is more typically about 12 percent. Of this 15 percent, about three-quarters has been done by minority-owned firms. The amount to minority-owned firms is more than $14 million to date. Additionally, people of color have done more than 25 percent of the work. Over 14 percent of the work has been done by women – an amazing share compared to the national average of 5 percent. Finally, almost 20 percent of the work is done by people in our low-income neighborhoods.

Seattle Police North Precinct Project The North Precinct Police Station is overcrowded and the current location has insufficient space to expand the building. The Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) is launching a GC/CM public works project to build a new precinct at the southeast corner of Aurora Avenue North and North 130th Street. The City has design underway and is now selecting the GC/CM to lead construction. It is likely that construction subcontractors won’t be tapped until 2016 or 2017 with substantial completion tentatively expected by the end of 2018. FAS’ Capital Development and Construction Management (CDCM) is managing the project for the Seattle Police Department. For information about the police station, please refer to www.seattle.gov/northprecinctstation.

Upcoming Contracts Many city departments have upcoming projects. A complete list is on our city website at www.seattle.gov/city-purchasing-and-contracting/construction-contracting. Our centralized list will give you links to all projects, including Department of Transportation, Public Utilities and City Light.

Upcoming Events June 11 and 23, 2015 – OMWBE Certification Class Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Ave., Room 4090, 2-4 p.m. The City encourages WMBE firms to certify through the State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE). This FREE workshop is for firms ready to certify. Bring your business paperwork and begin the process on-site at this event. Email Forrest.Gillette@seattle.gov to reserve a spot. June 19 and 25, 2015 – Mandatory Pre-Bid for Denny Network Phase 1 & 2 Contracts Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Ave., Room 1600, 1:30-4 p.m.This project is for the installation of Seattle City Light’s civil infrastructure, including vaults and duct banks, via Design Bid Build (DBB) public works contracts, with utility relocations, sidewalk reconstruction and pavement and channelization restoration. Prime bidders must attend one of these pre-bid meetings, with networking at the end of the presentation. For information, contact John Trausch, WMBE Manager at Seattle City Light, at John.Trausch@seattle.gov or 206-233-1559. July 8, 2015 – City of Seattle Reverse Vendor Trade Show Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., Doors are open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.This is an opportunity for vendors to introduce themselves to City departments and other public agency representatives. Learn about upcoming solicitations, procurement opportunities, meet decision-makers and network. To RSVP, go to: www.seattle.gov/city-purchasing-and-contracting/city-purchasing . For information, contact Presley Palmer at 206-233-7158 or Presley.Palmer@seattle.gov .

More help Escalating issues or special needs Nancy Locke at 206-684-8903 WMBE Forrest Gillette at 206-684-3081 Construction Contracting Aleanna Kondelis at 206-684-4542 Purchasing Pam Tokunaga at 206-233-7114 Construction Inclusion Plans Miguel Beltran at 206-684-4525 Mayor’s Office WMBE Advisor Javier Valdez at 206-684-5584 Department WMBE Contacts Office of Arts and Culture Sheila Moss at 206-233-7016 Office of City Auditor Melissa Alderson at 206-386-4168 Seattle Civil Service Commission Jennifer Greenlee at 206-233-7118 Seattle Community Police Commission Fe’ Lopez at 206-684-5175 Department of Education and Early Learning Donnie Grabowski at 206-233-2603 Department of Information Technology Ann Kelson at 206-684-0539 Department of Neighborhoods Grace Dygico at 206-684-0466 Department of Planning and Development Denise Campbell at 206-386-4035 Seattle Employees Retirement System Deontrae Sherrard at 206-615-1431 Finance and Administrative Services Forrest Gillette at 206-684-3081 Seattle Department of Human Resources Solomon Alemayehu at 206-733-9175 Human Services Department Abdiwali Mohamed at 206-684-4167 Law Department Dana Anderson at 206-684-7761 Legislative Department Eric Ishino at 206-684-8141 Seattle Public Library Jay Donahue at 206-684-7410 Municipal Court John Kerr at 206-684-8274 Office of Economic Development Amanda Allen at 206-684-8894 Office of Hearing Examiner Patricia Cole at 206-615-1570 Office of Housing Kara Williams at 206-733-9977 Office of Intergovernmental Relations Jasmin Weaver at 206-684-8208 Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Sahar Fathi at 206-233-2759 Office of Sustainability and Environment Jeanie Boawn at 206-615-0817 Seattle Parks and Recreation Sue Goodwin at 206-615-0374 Seattle Police Department Valarie Anderson at 206-733-9315 Seattle Police Pension Fund Dan Oliver at 206-386-1289 Seattle City Light John Trausch at 206-233-1559 Seattle Department of Transportation Edson Zavala at 206-684-7949 Seattle Center Ned Dunn at 206-684-7212 Seattle Fire Department Travis Taylor at 206-733-9458 Seattle Firefighters Pension Board Steven Brown at 206-625-4355 Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission Wayne Barnett at 206-684-8577 Seattle Office for Civil Rights Brenda Anibarro at 206-684-4514 Seattle Public Utilities Jean Bailey at 206-733-9155