The document discusses Tabor 100's initiatives for 2015, emphasizing the theme of 'stay focused on the goal' while highlighting accomplishments such as the GSA's efforts in cost-saving renovations and support for disaster recovery. It also features information on government partnerships, outreach for millennial entrepreneurs, and the PSE Foundation's donation for green energy scholarships. The newsletter concludes with details about upcoming meetings and progress in increasing minority business participation in contracts and projects in the Seattle area.

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OLLIE GARRETT
President of Tabor 100
Tabor Wishes You the
Best Frank Lemos
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STP Launches a
Monthly Meeting
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PSE Foundation
Donates to Tabor 100
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Supporting Millennial
Entrepreneurs
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January 2015
Happy New Year Tabor Neighbors!
As you know, every year the board picks a theme for
our organization, our community, and our members
to rally behind. In 2015 the is “Stay Focused On the
Goal” – We’re still not where we’re going, but we’re not
where we were.
Staying focused will allow forward movement towards
our dreams.
• First, stay focused on the end goal, NOT what is
blocking the line of sight. Expect and anticipate the
moment when you will focus on where you are, and
ensure that you don’t lose sight of the end goal.
Anticipate the challenges.
• Second, focus on core training principles, habits
and behaviors that have allowed you to succeed
in the past. This helps to control the fear, anxiety,
or nervousness that may be experienced when
obstacle blocks your view.
• Third, rely on the fundamental instruments of your
profession. Revert back to using the basic tools of
your trade to stay on track and measure success.
When you are lost suddenly and cannot see where
you are going in pursuit of your goals. STOP, take a
moment and reflect on what you can rely on. Who can
you turn to in your buddy team for mental, emotional
and spiritual support? No one ever achieves a goal
without the help from someone who believes in them.
And, lastly, as you move through the obstacles of life,
keep faith and focus on your end destination. No fire
can rage on forever and every storm eventually brings
sunny days.
Let’s all have a Blessed and Prosperous 2015 and
continue to Follow One Course Until Successful!

2. 2
2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
OF THE U.S. GENERAL
SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NORTHWEST / ARCTIC REGION
The GSA’s Northwest/Arctic Region serves
government customers in 16 cities that represent
more than 100,000 federal workers in Alaska, Idaho,
Oregon and Washington. They provide services to
civilian and military agencies in design, real estate
management, information technology, fleet, credit
cards, travel services, supplies and services, and
real and personal property disposal. Here are some
of their accomplishments:
• The renovation of the Jackson Federal Building
in downtown Seattle is saving taxpayers nearly
$400,000 annually in operation costs and is
driving down greenhouse gas emissions.
• Completed its first major Total Workplace project
on behalf of the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) Seattle Regional Office.
In eight months, GSA helped HHS transition 321
employees from a 106,909 useable square feet
office to a 55,627 useable square foot office. The
relocation expects to save HHS nearly $15 million
in rent.
• After the Oso, WA, mudslide, GSA’s Northwest/
Arctic Region provided around the clock
service to secure a short term lease for FEMA’s
Operations Center and provide much needed
equipment and resources in support of the
recovery efforts.
• Reduced energy use by 2.56%.
• Contributed more than $1 million worth of
computers, printers and other IT equipment that
were no longer needed to schools across the
region through GSA’s Computers For Learning
program.
• Awarded four Multiple Award Task Order
Contracts to 14 small businesses for a broad
range of general construction projects. The
largest contract covers Western Washington and
will be performed solely by Washington State-
based Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small
Businesses.
• Increased awards to Small Disadvantaged
Owned Business by $1 million.
TABOR MEETS WITH GOV.
INSLEE ON HIS CLIMATE TOUR
Tabor members joined Gov. Inslee on one of his
Climate Tour stops. During this meeting, Tukwila City
Council Member De’Sean Quinn shared how his city
is a “hotspot” where people of color are impacted
by climate change and other factors affecting health
and economic status of minorities. The group also
discussed the fact that environmental issues are not
always top priorities for the minority community.
State House Speaker Chopp applauded the
community groups in South Park and their efforts
to create jobs and serve their communities. Their
projects closely align with Gov. Inslee’s goals for
better transit, more jobs and improved health for our
children.
The governor committed to ensuring that the
community is engaged in his environmental
intiatives.

3. 3
After much deliberation, prayer, and five years of
service, the time has come for me to relinquish my
responsibility as chair of Government Affairs for Tabor
100. This decision will allow me to extend my state
commissioner work around WMBE policy reform and
advocacy, while at the same time, continuing my
support of Ollie Garrett and the mission and legacy
of Tabor 100.
Little did I know, when Ollie approached me about
joining the Tabor 100 board in 2009, what an impact
Tabor 100 would have on the community. I took her
request seriously and was honored to also be asked
to serve as the Chair of Government Affairs. Ollie
and I have worked together as fellow advocates over
these past five years, attending over 250 meetings
and outreach events together. Through our efforts
it is clear that we share two fundamental things in
common; our faith in God and our commitment to
the growth and development of the minority business
community.
The work and accomplishments of the Government
Affairs committee was indeed a team effort and I
would be remiss if I did not extend my appreciation
and sincere gratitude to my fellow board members,
community leaders and staff for their guidance,
support and patience.
Witnessing our President’s seven years of tireless
dedication to Tabor 100, I have seen meaningful
opportunities provided to our small, women and
minority businesses. I am indeed indebted and have
learnt much under her leadership.
I will continue serving as Commissioner for the
Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs
(CHA), President of the Washington Minority Business
Advisory Council (MBAC), and new board member of
Civic Alliance for a Sound Economy (CASE), affiliated
the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
Continuing an active role on the Government
Affairs committee and remaining an ardent Tabor
100 member is a steadfast commitment of mine.
I will contribute articles about the three major
organizations that I am affiliated with in our Tabor
newsletter as our many goals have so much in
common. We want to improve the opportunities for
our minority business community.
I will work closely to assure a smooth transition to
Jamila Johnson, Tabor 100 member and lawyer at
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt law firm, as the new
Government Affairs Chair. Jamila joined Tabor 100 in
early 2014, and has served on the government affairs
committee since joining. Jamila’s legal practice is
primarily about obtaining “government accountability”
for the benefit of businesses and individuals through
litigation and government affairs.
Jamila sits on the board of the ACLU of Washington,
Legal Voice, Washington Housing Alliance Action
Fund and Institute for a Democratic Future. She has
also previously served as the chair of the Seattle
Women’s Commission. In 2014, Jamila received
the WDTL Community Leadership Award. In 2011,
the King County Bar Association named her its
Outstanding Young Lawyer of the year. Jamila’s
combination of professional experience and
dedication to serving the community makes her the
ideal next Government Affairs Chair. Please join
me in extending a warm welcome to Jamila as the
newest Tabor 100 board member!
FRANK LEMOS
Founder and CEO of LDC Inc.
► ► Frank Lemos Steps Down from the Tabor 100 Board,
Welcomes Jamila Johnson

4. The Seattle Tunnel Partners (STP) is excited to launch
a monthly series of outreach and engagement
meetings focused on improving project transparency,
communicating project spend goals and future bidding
opportunities, as well as, furthering relationships with
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) firms.
The project is a $1.3 design-build contract with an
8% or $91.1 million DBE project goal. As of March
2013, STP also has agreed to meet a $96 million
DBE contractual agreement per Change Order 91
Agreement with the Washington State Department
of Transportation (WSDOT).
We are on pace to exceed
this goal. As of November
the project has awarded $90
million in commitments to DBE
firms, has made $73.9 million
in payments to DBE firms, and
has claimed $50.5 million in
DBE project participation. To
date 93 firms representing 118
contracts have participated on
the project. Each month as a
part of our DBE outreach and
engagement meetings, STP
project staff will provide project
updates, as well as identify
future opportunities for bids.
Project staff will be on hand to
answer questions and provide
more information on each bid.
STP has worked in partnership
with WSDOT, the Office of
Minority Women Business
Enterprise, and other
stakeholders to improve
internal communication
including updating our
procurement procedures
and setting up biweekly
subcontracting meetings to
review DBE progress. Per
Change Order 91, we are
also providing a quarterly DBE action agenda that
outline steps on how we are achieving our project
spend goals. We invite you to participate at the next
meeting, which will take place Wednesday, February
11th
from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at South Seattle Community
College Georgetown Campus. We appreciate the
ongoing relationship with TABOR 100 members and
the opportunity to continually update you all on this
project. Together we can make sure that this project is
a success.
For project updates, visit www.AlaskanWayViaduct.org.
For employment opportunities or business information
please contact Seattle Tunnel Partners at
info@stp-jv.com or 206-971-8210.
CHRIS DIXON
Seattle Tunnel Partners, Project Manager
► ► Seattle Tunnel Partners Launches a Monthly Meeting to
Increase Transparency and Communication with the Project
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
DBE OUTREACH AND
ENGAGEMENT MEETING
Seattle Tunnel Partners continues its series of monthly meetings
that will update community stakeholders on overall project status,
DBE goal accountability, future opportunities, bid dates, and other
ongoing opportunities for involvement.
Join us for part II of a scope-specific meeting on the
Backfill Access Shaft (Trucking) from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
For project updates, visit www.alaskanwayviaduct.org. For employment
opportunities or business information please contact Seattle Tunnel Partners at
info@stp-jv.com or 206-971-8210.
SEATTLE TUNNEL PARTNERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SOUTH SEATTLE
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
GEORGETOWN
CAMPUS
6737 Corson Ave S
Seattle,
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING II
Backfill Access Shaft
(Trucking)
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Room C122
MEETING CONTACT
Andrés J. Mantilla
andres@cbestrategic.com
949.230.9130
Photo Credit: WSDOT

5. Puget Sound Energy Foundation
presented a $7,000 check to Tabor 100
to fund the Green Energy Scholarship
Program.
The program funds scholarships to
undergraduate college minorities
interested in careers in green energy. The
scholarship program originally began
solely as a PSE project in 2009.
Since then, Tabor 100 has branched
out and partnered with more than 40
multicultural organizations.
Joel Molander, director of Corporate Shared Services,
and Kim Maple, senior contract administrator,
presented the check to Tabor 100 President Ollie
Garrett.
Tabor 100 is an all-volunteer non-profit organization
serving as a connecting link for contracting
opportunities, advocating for minority businesses
and initiatives, and identifying youth interested in
professional careers for the purpose of providing
mentoring, scholarships, and leadership development.
Photo: Joel Molander, Director of Corporate Shared
Services, and Kim Maple, senior contract administrator,
presented the check to Tabor 100 President Ollie Garrett
(center).
► ► PSE Foundation Donates to Tabor 100 to Fund Green Energy
Scholarships

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► ► Supporting Millennial Entrepreneurs
CALVIN W. GOINGS
Region 10 Administrator
Millennials, born between 1980 and the mid-2000s,
are the largest generation in the United States,
representing one-third of the total U.S. population
in 2013. Millennials are a technologically connected
and diverse generation. Their unprecedented
enthusiasm for technology has the potential to spark
change in traditional economic institutions and the
labor market.
The priority that millennials place on creativity and
innovation make them an important economic engine
for the U.S. economy. Millennials were born to be
entrepreneurs.
In Region 10 we’re making millennial
entrepreneurship interest a reality. With the help
of Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
counseling, millennial entrepreneur Nathan Graham
Sleadd, was able to jumpstart his business,
Sleaddadventures, LLC. Starting with annual sales
of $100,000 in 2008, Sleaddadventures employs 7
full-time and 2 part-time employees and generates
over $300,000 of payroll that cycles through the local
economy.
Research shows that more than half of millennials
are interested in starting their own business. That’s
why the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA),
recently announced the My Brother’s Keeper initiative
for millennial entrepreneurs. It’s a new federal
outreach and education campaign to help America’s
millennials become what SBA calls “enterprise-
ready”.
The My Brother’s Keeper initiative was launched to
address persistent opportunity gaps faced by young
people of color. The President’s new economic
opportunity agenda for millennials creates new
policies to support this generation, to ensure that all
young people can overcome challenges and achieve
their potential.
At the SBA, our message to millennials is clear.
It’s a message of inclusion and possibility to help
jumpstart their small business potential, wherever
their talents and interests lie. Overall, we want to
help millennials start, grow, and succeed as small
business owners.
Entrepreneurship can be the answer if your question
is “What’s next for me?” If you’re a potential millennial
entrepreneur or know someone who is, visit
www.sba.gov/young to learn more.
WELCOME NEW TABOR
MEMBERS!
• Katherine Thornton, InfoZaiku
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

8. 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: Ray Bradley
Membership@Tabor100.org
Education: Kevin C. Washington
Education@Tabor100.org
Public Affairs: Henry Yates
PublicAffairs@Tabor100.org
Economic Development: Open Position
EconomicDevelopment@Tabor100.org
Government Affairs: Open Position
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.104
Staff@Tabor100.org
Newsletter Editor: Mel DePaoli
mel@omicle.com | 425.440.1099
Webmaster: William H. Dudley
WilliamDudley@jcisreal.com
425.917.8288
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Feb 28: General Meeting. 10 a.m. - noon at The Central.
May 20: Seattle Business Traceshow. 3-7 p.m. at the WA
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.

9. City of Seattle WMBE News – January 2015
City Purchasing and Contracting Services | Director: Nancy Locke, Nancy.Locke@seattle.gov
City Subconsultant Inclusion – The Successes
Since 2012, the City of Seattle has required WMBE Inclusion Plans as a condition of responsive bids. The plans
measure good faith efforts for WMBE subconsultant utilization by larger primes and become contractually binding. In
2014, we revised the plan to clearly explain expectations and rules around proposed team changes. We regularly
update the form to close gaps or enhance opportunities that drive increasingly successful results.
When Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) analyzed the impact that the WMBE Inclusion Plan has on its consultant contracts,
the audit showed great success, and other City departments likely have similar results. In 2011 (pre-WMBE Inclusion
Plan), 7 percent of all consultant dollars went to WMBE consultants and subconsultants. By 2014, it grew to 25
percent of total combined spend. Congratulations to Vicky Schiantarelli, the WMBE Advisor for SPU, in her work, as
well as all our larger departments that use WMBE Inclusion Plans to effectively pursue commitments and the actual
utilization.
Certified WMBE Participation
City policy supports all women- or minority-owned firms (WMBE), even those that choose not to undergo
certification. Our region also benefits from tracking the availability of WMBE firms not yet certified, to measure
availability for disparity analysis. The City tracks which firms are state certified and which are only self-identified.
Below is a summary of utilization based on certification status. Our audit and verifications of WMBE self-identified
firms revealed that they are using self-identification accurately and with integrity.
Total
Payments
Minority
Certified Firms
White Women
Certified Firms
Certified Only
WMBE Firms
Self-Identified
WMBE Firms
All WMBE
Firms
Public Works $186,013,644 $6,565,815 $5,386,029 6.4% 7.1% 13.5%
Consultant Primes $116,675,914 $1,846,381 $5,666,698 6.5% 7.5% 14%
Purchasing Primes $219,417,378 $5,601,053 $2,522,432 3.7% 11.3% 15%
Encourage OMWBE Certification
The City supports and encourages state certification, while recognizing those not yet certified. In January 2015, we
conducted a brief “blind” survey of self-identified firms. The City is sharing results with OMWBE to consider these
concerns as we encourage more firms to become certified.

10. This share of firms didn’t recognize a benefit to certification; most indicated they were certified by other
states and (presumptively) work infrequently in Washington.
36%
This share reported concerns that certification may be time consuming, daunting, or expensive. 13%
Some firms believe they are too small to benefit. This likely includes performing artists, instructors,
translators and similar sole proprietor services.
12%
Some firms do not wish to disclose the owner’s personal finances. 12%
This share was unfamiliar with OMWBE and certification opportunities. 10%
This share is already in process of being certified. 9%
A very small share report being too large to qualify for DBE certification. 3%
A very small share report being owned but not controlled by women or minority owners. 3%
Miscellaneous 3%
Upcoming Events
Jan. 29, 2015 – AECOM Teaming Partnership Workshop, Hilton Double Tree, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle,
WA, Phoenix Room, 4–8 p.m.
Join AECOM for a Teaming Partnership Workshop featuring presentations of upcoming projects and one-on-one
conversations focused on the Small Business, Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise community. A
networking reception will follow. For more information, contact Jake Witt at jake.witt@aecom.com or Michele Percussi at
michele.percussi@aecom.com.
Feb. 10 and Feb. 24, 2015 – OMWBE Certification Class, Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA, Room
1600, 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.
Feb. 10, 2015 – Working with SDOT 101: For Women- and Minority-owned businesses new to Seattle Department of
Transportation (SDOT) that seek to learn more about working with SDOT. Department staff will explain the types of services
and goods SDOT procures, along with resources and tools for WMBE firms. The event will include networking among firms
and SDOT staff. RSVP at www.surveymonkey.com/s/62K3QB6. For more information, contact Jean Bailey, WMBE program
analyst, jean.bailey@seattle.gov or 206-233-8560.
Feb. 25, 2015 – Consulting CIP Show, Bertha Landes Knight, Seattle City Hall
All capital departments will introduce major upcoming projects that are likely to have large engineering design consultant
solicitations during the coming year. More details to come.
March 5, 2015 – Alliance Northwest, Sleep Country Complex, Washington State Fair in Puyallup, 110 Ninth Ave. SW,
Puyallup, WA 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Alliance Northwest is a business-to-government conference that features keynote speakers, workshops and matchmaking
sessions with government agencies and primes. Early bird registration ends Jan. 31. For more information and to register,
go to www.alliancenorthwest.org/register.
March 10, 2015 – Regional Contracting Forum, Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle,
WA, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
The annual contracting forum with City of Seattle, King County, Washington State Department of Transportation, Port of
Seattle, Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises, Washington State Department of
Enterprise Services, Sound Transit and others. Attendees will meet government contracting representatives and network
with contractors, consultants and suppliers. For more information, contact Forrest Gillette, forrest.gillette@seattle.gov or
206-684-3081.

11. The main change we want to make is that if a Tabor 100 member company has under 15 employees, then
they would get a Chamber membership at the Entrepreneur level for free instead of the $100. If they have
15 or more employees, they would then pay our regular membership prices, which start at $500. We
want to do this in an effort to encourage small and medium size businesses to become engaged with the
Chamber, and also be consistent with the partnerships we have with other chambers and organizations.
Your business, Tabor 100 and the Seattle
Metropolitan Chamber
As part of a special agreement we have with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, we are pleased to
offer your small business free reciprocal membership with the Seattle Metro Chamber to help increase your
presence in Seattle's broader business community.
As a member of Tabor 100 you can now access all of the benefits and services provided by the Seattle Metro
Chamber. These Include:
 Business development and marketing opportunities. The Seattle Metro Chamber is the single largest
business-to-business connector in the metro area. In the last year the alone, the Chamber connected 15,000+
people at more than 300 of its events.
 Visibility for your business with a listing in the Seattle Metro Chamber’s searchable Membership Directory.
Accessible online in desktop, tablet or mobile format, this dynamic directory is distributed to thousands of
business people who turn to the Chamber for referrals each year.
 Access to employee benefits. Your membership gives you access to a number of cost-saving benefits,
including discounts on medical, dental, vision and business owner's insurance.
 And more! Visit seattlechamber.com/membership for details.
Here’s what you need to know Here’s what you need to do
Member companies of Tabor 100 will be given the
opportunity to enroll as member companies of the
Seattle Metro Chamber at no cost if:
o They have fewer than 15 employees
o They are a member in good standing with
Tabor 100
o They have not been a member of the Seattle
Metropolitan Chamber in the past twenty-four
(24) months
Reciprocal membership is available on an annual
basis indefinitely, as long as the business
continues to meet the above listed criteria.
Simply complete the form on the second page and
return it to the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of
Commerce. They’ll get you signed up right away so
you can put your membership to work immediately!
Please return application to:
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
1301 5th Ave, Suite 1500, Seattle, WA 98101
Questions? Contact Aarti Khanna at (206) 389-7244
or aartik@seattlechamber.com

12. Membership Application
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company/Firm/Organization Name:
Street Address (or P.O. Box):
City: State: Zip:
Main Phone Number:
Website:
Company Email:
Business Category: (Yellow Pages category):
NAICS Code: Year Established: No. of Employees:
Parent Company:
List your company in the Directory? YES NO
KEY CONTACT INFORMATION
Name:
Title:
Phone number:
Email:
ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
All employees at your company are considered Chamber members—at no extra charge. We have multiple opportunities for
involvement so this is an ideal way to maximize the value of your membership! (please attach additional listings).
Name:
Title:
Phone number:
Email:
Name:
Title:
Phone number:
Email:
IS YOUR BUSINESS…? (Check all that apply):
Minority business-owned
Women-owned
Veteran-owned
Family-owned
Please return application to:
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, 1301 5th
Ave, Suite 1500, Seattle, WA 98101