April 2015 Newsletter

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OLLIE GARRETT
President of Tabor 100
Tabor Community
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UW Minority Business
Executive Program
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Updated Construction
Recycling Requirements
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Bold Business Gains
with the SBA
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April 2015
Tabor 100 is geared toward helping you grow your
business. Whether through our partnerships, our
monthly meetings or our annual Gala, we are focused
and will stay focused on business and making you
more prosperous. I want to talk with you about politics
and how important they are to our business community.
Fifty years ago, the Voting Rights Act passed after the
famous march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and
many heated arguments between Martin Luther King
and President Lyndon Johnson. That historic law got us
the right to vote. There is no excuse for us not to vote
and we should always insist that whoever we support
will work hard for the betterment of our businesses. We
should support them with our time, votes, and even
money.
We are about to enter the “political season” when many
local candidates will come before Tabor 100 and plead
their case for your vote. Our new Government Affairs
Chair, Jamila Johnson, has followed in the tradition of
former Chair Frank Lemos and laid out specific rules
for these candidates to follow so that you get the most
from their presence. We must listen to what each of
them says and choose who to support based on what
they intend to do for our community. We must ensure
that our candidates know that we want and they must
support a business climate for the minority community
that is better than the one we have now.
Less than two decades ago, a small group of
individuals from California decided that they would
work hard to convince the voters of Washington State
to abandon “preferences” for minority businesses
and they were able to pass a measure called Initiative
200, which has created more havoc among our ranks
than any recession or economic downturn we’ve
experienced. As the President of Tabor 100, I ask that
you engage in the political system. The people we
elect have a huge impact on YOUR business and in
turn, on our community. Yes, politics are important for
our businesses and we all must take responsibility for
ensuring they do right by our community.

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Sea-Tac Airport Outreach Event
LEASING OPPORTUNITIES
Event format and topics will include:
· Doing business at Sea-Tac
· Overview of competitive process
· Opportunity to meet existing tenants
· Break-out discussion roundtables
To reserve a space, please RSVP before April 24 at
seatacshops@portseattle.org. Or, you can view the
meeting live at lease.seatacshops.com/events.
Materials will be posted online by April 29.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
3:00–5:00 pm
The Conference Center
at Sea-Tac Airport
17801 International Boulevard
Seattle, WA 98158
JOIN US to learn more about
restaurant and retail leasing
opportunities available in the future.
Open the door to a world of customers and opportunities at Sea-Tac Airport!
Creating Opportunitities
for YOU!
Together, Tabor 100 and Minority
Business Advisory Council we’ll be:
Learn more about MBAC by visiting www.MBAC-WA.org.
• Creating opportunities for
minority-owned businesses
• Promoting initiatives that impact
economic development
• Building a stronger minority
community with more opportunities

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MARCH GENERAL
MEETING NOTES
Chris Liu, Director of DES, Farrell
Presnell, Legal Services and Bill Frare,
Public Works Administrator
• They are working on developing an action
plan for the 2016 legislative action. The goal
is to remove barriers so small and diverse
businesses can get more business easily.
• There is an ongoing conversation about
lowering bonding limits. Realistically it is not
for consideration this year, but a possibility
for the following year.
• Some barriers that we have mentioned to
them that need to be addressed: large firms
don’t have our problems, lack of project
information,
• 80% of our contracts are valued at less
than $1 million.
• They do hold quarterly outreach events so
you have the opportunity to do networking
and to meet the project managers
• Currently have 26 projects and have about
$32 million that will go to small minority-
owned businesses.
Moving Seattle introduction
• A safe city: Keep Seattle travelers afe
by working to eliminate serious and
fatal crashes ans seismically reinforcing
vulnerable bridges.
• An affordable city: Invest in maintenance
today to avoid increased expense for Seattle
residents later and provide alternatives to car
ownership, including more afforable travel
options.
• An interconnected city: Provide an easy-to-
use, reliable transportation system that gives
travelers the options they want when they
want them.
• A vibrant city: Invest in streets and
sidewalks that hum with economic and
social activity.

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Government may be historically slow to adapt,
but adapt we must. We’ve rebranded the U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA) to stand for
“Smart, Bold and Accessible.” The private sector
implemented smart systems years ago. Now it’s
our turn to catch up; America’s 28 million small
businesses and many more potential entrepreneurs
are counting on us.
We are working smarter and harnessing the power of
technology to bring the SBA fully into the 21st century.
On the debt financing side, we’ve implemented LINC,
an online SBA platform connecting lenders with small
businesses and entrepreneurs. We’ve established a
predictive credit scoring method for our underwriters.
And soon we’ll fully automate our loan application
process under a program called SBA One.
America’s bankers have responded very positively
to what we’re doing. Hundreds of new lenders have
started issuing SBA-backed loans. SBA lending
is up to the underserved: 36 percent to African
Americans, 20 percent to Hispanic Americans,
12 percent to Native Americans, 9 percent to
Asian Americans and 23 percent up to women
entrepreneurs.
The “B” in SBA stands for “bold.” That means we’re
redoubling our efforts to fill gaps in the capital
markets. We’ve called on Congress to raise the SBIC
family funds limit and we’ll continue to go to Capitol
Hill and make the case that the leverage available
to licensees under common control should be $350
million – not $225 million currently. That’s what being
bold is about: pushing back on laws and limits that
are outdated and impede progress. Additionally,
we’re helping small businesses reach global markets
through SBA’s suite of export services. In FY 2014,
SBA guaranteed loans to exporters for a total loan
value of $1.34 billion, an increase of 12.6% year-over-
year.
Finally, the “A” in SBA stands for “accessible.” We’re
actively seeking diverse fund managers committed
to making investments where capital gaps are widest.
One of the ways we’re working toward this is through
our Impact Investment Fund. Impact SBICs deliver
financial and social returns, such as improving the
health of our planet and its people.
We’ve tripled the number of Impact SBICs. They’re
putting a magnifying glass on the areas where gaps
in capital formation are widest. Last year, our SBIC
investments in women-owned businesses went
from $38 million to $173 million. That’s nearly a 500
percent jump.
As I travel across Region 10, I witness that America’s
small businesses are eager to take the next big
step. Let the SBA help you achieve your goals. Visit
our website at sba.gov to see what resources are
available to you. Together, we’ll help you embrace
smart, bold and accessible ways of doing business.
CALVIN GOINGS
Regional Administrator of SBA
► ► Achieve Smart, Bold and Accessible Small Business Gains
with the SBA
GIVEBIG TO TABOR 100
Give back to your community by giving
big! What is GiveBIG? It is a one-day, online
charitable giving event sponsored by the
Seattle Foundation. This year it will take
place on May 5, 2015. All donations made
to a nonprofit (hint, Tabor 100) organization
through The Seattle Foundation’s website on
GiveBIG day, will be matched by a percentage
of the matching funds raised. We will not know
the percentage until the event, but it is often
dollar for dollar! For more information: www.
seattlefoundation.org/nonprofits/GiveBIG/Pages/
GiveBIGnonprofitresource.aspx
This year if you donate $100 to Tabor 100 through
GiveBIG, not only will you give back to your
community but you will get a $150 Tabor 100
annual membership!
Join us in making a difference in our community.
Become a member online today - or on May 5th,
through GiveBIG .

Wood from remodeling, demolition, and new
construction is the latest addition to Seattle’s recycling
requirements.
Find out where to recycle and find tipping fees
consistently lower than garbage disposal rates.
No Landfilling of Selected Construction Materials
Since 2012, Seattle City Council has directed new
requirements to keep building materials out of landfills
for construction jobs involving a Seattle building
permit. The City’s building department (Department
of Planning & Development) and solid waste utility
(Seattle Public Utilities) have complementary
procedures to increase salvaging, deconstruction,
reuse, and recycling. Hundreds of projects have
already complied with waste diversion planning and
reporting during 2014, when these requirements took
effect.
Wood without paint or preservatives joined the “Don’t
Landfill” list as of January 2015. Already prohibited
from landfilling and required to be recycled are: Scrap
Metal; Cardboard; Asphalt Paving; Concrete; Brick;
New Gypsum Wallboard.
You can fill out the forms manually or online; to
download them or fill out, go here:
Waste Diversion Plan and Salvage Assessment and
Waste Diversion Report
More information is available at www.seattle.gov/util/
CDWasteManagement or contact Gabriella
Uhlar-Heffner at 386-9772 or Shirli Axelrod at
684-7804.
► ► Updates on the Seattle Construction Recycling Requirements

The Seattle City Council is facing a significant
change—a shift from an election system where the
candidates are elected citywide to in 2016 a system
where the city is split into seven districts with two at-
large councilmembers. In order to enact this change,
each and every City Council position is up for election
this year. Here is what you should know about districts.
The City is now split into seven districts. This is a
rough description of these districts. West Seattle and
South Park are in District 1. South East Seattle is in
District 2. The Central District and Capitol Hill are
District 3. District 4 is Northeast Seattle, including
the University District and Sandpoint. District 5 is a
large portion of the very North segment of Seattle.
District 6 is North East Seattle, and District 7 is
Downtown and Queen Anne. To verify your district, go
to. www.kingcounty.gov/elections/referenceresources/
electionmaps/findmydistrict.aspx. There are two at-
large positions. Each voter in Seattle will be eligible to
vote for Position 8 and Position 9.
As of mid-April, more than 44 candidates have
announced they are running for re-election. Only six
of the current City Councilmembers are seeking re-
election. In mid-April, City Councilmember Sally Clark
stepped down from the City Council. Her appointed
replacement will commit to not running for the City
Council seat. Councilmembers Licata and Rasmussen
have decided they will not run again.
Over the next few months, City Council candidates will
be visiting general membership meeting to introduce
themselves to Tabor 100 and allow Tabor 100 to
express what matters most to the membership of the
organization. Tabor 100 is committed to providing
opportunities for the membership to engage civically,
but will not provide any endorsements.
JAMILA A. JOHNSON
Economic Development Chair
► ► Seattle Moves To District Elections
Tabor 100 guests and members that are considering
renewing, now is the time! It is the time to start
thinking about the best way to get the maximum
return on your business investment. Did you know that
one Tabor registration allows you TWO memberships:
one year of Tabor 100 membership and one year
of free or discounted membership in the Seattle
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (you AND all
of your employees are eligible for the Seattle Metro
Chamber membership).
With these memberships, you get unlimited
opportunities for business development through:
• Free or discounted training and networking
opportunities (our Economic Development Chair
is in the midst of planning a number of hands-on
workshops to help you learn basic business and
technical skills to grow your business)
• A collective expertise with unparalleled interest in
seeing you succeed
• And most importantly, you get Ollie!
What will Ollie do for you? Tabor 100 President Ollie
Garrett works tirelessly for you even now, for free.
She’s out there advocating for our businesses, for
positions for us in key areas of decision-making, she’s
leading the way in finding, creating and developing
business opportunities for you. Ollie is working for
you locally, regionally, statewide, and nation-wide.
Tabor 100 is respected and its members are given the
respect earned by the leadership.
Watch your inbox for information about our upcoming
Membership Orientation. Orientation is designed to
help you learn about Tabor 100 and how you can
become more engaged to increase the benefits of
your membership.
LISA TOMPKINS SA’ADEH
Membership Chair
► ► Get Two Memberships for the Price of One

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► ► UW Minority Business Executive Program Runs from
June 14-19, 2015
KEVIN WASHINGTON
Education Chair
The Foster School of Business at the University of
Washington is once again offering the 2015 Minority
Business Executive Program through the Business
and Economic Development Center (BEDC). For ten
years, the BEDC has linked business and nonprofit
community to expand students’ knowledge and skills,
help small businesses grow, create and retain jobs,
open educational opportunities for under-represented
minority students, and stimulate innovative economic
development research.
Tabor 100 has set aside scholarship funds to
support the participation of several Tabor member
businesses with up to $2,000 in scholarships.
Scholarships are contingent upon acceptance into
the 2015 MBE cohort, plus a review of the Tabor 100
applicants by a scholarship committee.
Executive Education and the BEDC have created
a strategic partnership with the Northwest Minority
Supplier Development Council (NWMSDC) to
launch the Minority Business Executive (MBE)
Program which has been designed to increase the
competitiveness of Minority Business Enterprises.
This accelerated one-week intensive program is
designed to assist minority and women business
leaders face current and future business challenges.
Participants will learn to utilize financial tools to
make more effective decisions, develop and
understand long-term strategic plans for growth and
sustainability learn how to market their products and
services more effectively, manage their processes
and projects more efficiently and develop their
leadership skills. They return to their business with
new skills, a renewed personal energy, and an
invaluable network of fellow minority and women
business leaders.
MBE is designed for owners and executives of
minority-owned businesses with at least $300,000 in
revenues. The $4,250 tuition fee includes instruction,
all instructional materials, lunches, coffee and
refreshments, and a Certificate of Completion from
the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster
School of Business. With a residency format, all
participants are required to stay at the Hotel Deca,
Seattle [Approx.: $800] for the duration of the
program. To ensure participation, register by June 1,
2015.
This program utilizes interactivity through a
combination of lectures, discussions, guest speakers,
panels, interactive simulations, team exercises, and
self-assessments. Participants will gain knowledge,
tools, and a valuable network to help them achieve
their business goals.
The key topic areas of this program are: Finance and
Accounting, The Innovation Value Chain, Leadership,
Brand and Marketing Strategy, Strategic Thinking
and Human Resource Management
Additional information and the application are
available through the Program web site: http://www.
foster.uw.edu/executive-edu.
For over 30 years, NWMSDC has been an advocate
for minority businesses by working with corporations
and public agencies that understand the importance
of having a diverse supply base that reflects their
customers, as well as today’s global economy.
The organization currently serves the states of
Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska.
WELCOME NEW TABOR
MEMBERS!
• Suzanne Arkle, Zane and Associates, Inc.
• Pamela Banks, Urban League of
Metropolitan Seattle
• James Evans, University of Washington,
Capital Projects Office
• Betty Hatter, Omega J & Associates
• Carl Livingston, Kingdom Christian Center
• Cynthia Winters, CAW, LLC

THE TABOR 100 BOARD
President: Ollie Garrett
President@Tabor100.org
Vice President: Brian Sims
VP@Tabor100.org
Treasurer: Tracey Cruise
Treasurer@Tabor100.org
Secretary: Sherlita Kennedy
Secretary@Tabor100.org
Membership: Lisa Tompkins Sa’adeh
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: Malcolm Waters
BusinessDev@Tabor100.org
TABOR 100 OFFICE
2330 130th Ave NE #101
Bellevue, WA 98005
425.882.4800 x.107
Staff@Tabor100.org
Newsletter Editor: Mel DePaoli
mel@omicle.com | 425.440.1099
Webmaster: William H. Dudley
WilliamDudley@jcisreal.com
425.917.8288
WE ENCOURAGE YOU
TO REACH OUT!
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Tabor 100,
working together
for better health.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
May 20: Joint Government IT Vendor Forum. 8:30 a.m. -
noon.
May 20: Seattle Business Tradeshow from 3-7 p.m. at the
Washington State Convention Center.
May 30: General Membership Meeting. 10 a.m. - noon at
the Central Senior 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.
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 –April 2015
City Purchasing and Contracting Services
Director: Nancy Locke, Nancy.Locke@seattle.gov
Cash Flow.
You know we invented the WMBE Inclusion Plan to create innovative ground for minority firms in city
construction, consulting and procurement. We continue to test the edges of how to use that in innovative
ways that support our WMBE firms.
For 2014, we added a section called “Business Strategies.” It is all about cash flow. It gives “points” to
primes who promise Early Retainage Release and/or Advanced Mobilization Pay to subs. Any WMBE, DBE,
or Small Business Concern (King County) would receive the cash-flow. Since we began, 96% of primes
provided one or both. Most projects don’t have shovels in the ground yet. Our subs agreed…..in your own
words….. this is “a very big deal.” We post up the commitments so you know; you can also call Miguel
Beltran at 206.684.4542 or go to eBid or see www.seattle.gov/city-purchasing-and-contracting/social-
equity/wmbe (inclusion plans).
Get Certified.
The City has 11,000 companies in our business database. Of those, 43% (4,700) are WMBE. Only 566 are
state certified. Auditing 3,000 records with the legal Secretary of State, we found 99.9% were legitimate
WMBE firms. That said, we want you to state certify. We know you could qualify – only 6% of you told us
you couldn’t qualify. The rest don’t like the paperwork or see the benefit. But the benefits go beyond your
own firm. It helps boost (or more accurately portray) availability for disparity studies. It helps get more
minority firms onto federally funded projects.
In 2014, the City co-hosted four certification parties with OMWBE and approximately 45 companies
attended. The campaign continues. For 2015, we have two more parties on the calendar for May 7 and May
21. See the events below or call Forrest Gillette at 206.684.3081.
Get help.
Forrest Gillette can help you at 206.684.3081
Aleanna Kondelis helps with construction projects at 206.684.4542
Pam Tokunaga helps you with purchasing at 206.233.7114
Miguel Beltran can tell you all about construction Inclusion Plans, 206.684.4525

And Nancy Locke can help with any escalating issue or special needs (206.684.8903)
But we now have a list of “who to call” within City departments. We hope this can help make it easier to
access those inside city departments: www.seattle.gov/city-purchasing-and-contracting/social-
equity/wmbe
The Welcome Mat.
The City welcomes John Trausch as the new WMBE Program Manager for Seattle City Light, starting April
27. John has extensive experience working with WMBE firms for King County and is a valuable addition to
the City’s efforts to improve business opportunities for minority contractors. John will report to Carol
Butler, City Light Corporate Performance Director. You can reach John after April 27 at
John.Trausch@seattle.gov or at 206.233.1559.
Upcoming Events.
May 7 and May 21, 2015 – OMWBE Certification Class
Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA, Room 4090, 2–4 p.m.
The City of Seattle encourages all WMBE firms to certify through the State Office of Minority and Women’s
Business Enterprises. This FREE workshop will be for firms ready to receive assistance in the certification
process. Bring your business paperwork and begin the process on-site at this event. Please email Forrest at
forrest.gillette@seattle.gov to reserve a spot for either day.
SAVE THE DATE: May 21 – City of Seattle Department of IT and King County IT Vendor Workshop
City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room, 600 4th
Ave, Seattle, WA, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
There will be networking sessions and panel discussions in a casual environment. For more information,
contact Forrest Gillette, forrest.gillette@seattle.gov or call 206-684-3081.
SAVE THE DATE: June 2 – Lydig Construction “How to Assemble an Estimate & Other Bid Strategies”
Lydig Construction, 3130 139th Ave, SE, #110, Bellevue, WA, 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Lydig’s Chief Estimator will be on hand to discuss what successful bids look like to Lydig, and share other
winning strategies. There will also be time to network. For more information, contact Forrest Gillette,
forrest.gillette@seattle.gov or call 206-684-3081.

City of Seattle | Department WMBE Advisors
For general assistance and learning about business opportunities, we welcome you to start with Forrest
Gillette, WMBE Advisor, City Purchasing and Contracting Services, at 206-684-3081. For escalated issues or
special needs, you are welcome to contact Nancy Locke, Director of City Contracting and Purchasing
Services, at 206-684-8903. You may also reach Javier Valdez as the Special Assistant on WMBE Programs in
the Mayor’s Office (206-684-5584).
Below is a list of contacts that may be helpful if you wish to learn of opportunities within specific
departments.
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 Graboski 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
Department of Education and Early Learning Donnie Graboski at 206-233-2603
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@seattle.gov at 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 of Civil Rights Brenda Anibarro at 206-684-4514
Seattle Public Utilities Michael Davis at 206-615-1376
Locke/Gillette/4-3-15

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