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November 2017
Message from the President
Yes, Politics, again.
Now that the Seattle Mayor’s race has
ended, other local races have been
determined and the state Senate’s majority party
confirmed, it is important that as President of
Tabor 100, I make another plea for your
involvement.
Mayor-Elect Durkan has appeared before Tabor
100, sought our advice and committed strongly to
minority businesses. We should feel positive about
her win but be clear, insistent and vigilant. I intend
to ensure that Tabor 100 has a seat at the table
and I welcome your thoughts about what city
policies to keep and those that can be improved
upon.
Democrats now control the State House and
Senate with the election of Manka Dhingra, a
minority woman from Bellevue. NOW is the time to
move legislation related to I-200. You can do
Tabor 100 and yourself a lot of good by meeting
with Legislators and telling your story. Sara
Stewart, our lobbyist, can plug you into this effort.
I urge you to contact me or Sara at
[email protected] or call 360-229-8168.
The Port Commission now has two new
Commissioners and we must continue to work
with them to promote our businesses. The
agency has had some successes and the will
exists to improve in the area of diversity and
inclusion in contracting. Again, being clear,
insistent and vigilant is key. We intend to engage
with the Port, which has a $12-$15 billion spending
plan. There are and will be many opportunities at
both the airport and seaport.
I would be remiss if I did not mention the huge
number of privately-funded projects underway in
this region. Tabor has been clear about the need
for our community to engage in these projects and
we are making some headway. Regardless, there
is a long ways to go and we intend to dedicate
ourselves to ensuring more engagement in these
efforts going forward.
Finally, I want to invite all of your to our Holiday
Party on December 14, 2017. We are
co-sponsoring with the Washington Chapter of the
National Association of Minority Contractors. Hope
to see you there! You can RSVP by clicking here.
Legislative Update
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BESR
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WSDOT
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COS/WMBE Directory
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“SHAPING OUR DESTINY”
Tabor 100 is an association of entrepreneurs and business advocates who are committed to economic power, educational excellence and
social equity for African-Americans and the community at large.
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The 45th district legislative race
came to an end this month with
Democratic Candidate Manka
Dhingra winning the seat over
Republican Jinyoung Englund
by a margin of 55% to 45%.
This was the most expensive legislative race in
State History. The candidates and independent
expenditure campaign organizations raised and
spent a total of almost $10 million in the race. This
race was the determining factor in which party
controls the State Senate that now shifts to the
Democrats. This effectively gives that party control
of the Governor’s Office, the House and the
Senate in Washington State.
State and national political observers opined that a
Democratic win in this Senate Seat creates a
“West Coast Wall” of resistance to President
Trump and his political agenda, especially as it
relates to climate change. It is clearly a possibility
that we will see many policy proposals on carbon
taxes/cap and trade, as well as progressive policy
proposals like a capital gains tax and health care
reforms surface in the 2018 Legislative Session.
This week the Legislature held what is called
“Legislative Assembly Days” where they convened
in Olympia to discuss the upcoming session,
assign committee placements, and hold
fundraisers for their caucuses. Through many
meetings and discussions with legislators,
discussion of a full repeal of I-200 is now looking
like more of a possibility than ever.
I am diligently working to get a hearing in the
Capital Budget Committee; please be on the
lookout for the pending date for a “Tabor Day on
the Hill”. I will need your support and presence in
Olympia to further convey our message and
needs.
In the meantime, please continue to write, call and
meet with your local legislators. If you need any
assistance with setting up appointments, please
contact me at [email protected] or call
360-229-8168.
Thank you - I truly am honored to be working for
you and this noble cause.
Sincerely,
Sara Stewart
Legislative Update
Manka Dhingra, Photo by KirklandReporter.com
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Black Education Strategy Roundtable Holds First Conference By: Kela Hall
The Black Education Strategy Roundtable
(BESR) hosted its Inaugural Statewide
Conference, Empowering Black Students to
Thrive: Reclaiming Minds and Affirming
Greatness, on Friday, November 10th, and
Saturday, November 11th. The 2-day conference
featured a gala banquet on Friday night, as well
as plenary sessions and workshops throughout
the day on Friday with powerful keynotes ranging
from educators, political leaders and advocates of
K-12 and higher education. The conference took
place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Des
Moines, Washington.
The Black Education Strategy Roundtable was
named purposefully to highlight the urgency
around the dire need of closing the achievement
gap for Black students in the State of
Washington. Black students in Washington’s
public schools are not thriving. The State’s
ranking of 48th in the nation in terms of the
widening achievement gap is appalling.
Curriculum and pedagogy that excludes the
experiences of Black and underserved students
alienate our students and contributes to a cycle of
failure for too many bright and beautiful minds!
There were numerous education leaders
throughout our State who took part in this
important conversation to shine light on the
continued unacceptable achievement gap for
Black students and provide key strategies for
attendees to implement into their work as
educational advocates. Some of the more notable
speakers were: John B. King, President & CEO of
Education Trust and former Secretary of
Education in the Obama Administration; Marilyn
Strickland, Mayor of Tacoma and longtime
advocate of taking a stand on equitable
education; Dr. Larry Nyland the Superintendent of
Seattle Public Schools; and Dr. Shelby Cooley
from the Roadmap Project.
“The reality is, Black students in Washington’s
public schools are not thriving, and our state’s
achievement gap is actually widening. BESR is
committed to advocating for and ensuring the
achievement of equitable and excellent
educational outcomes for Black and African
American students in the State of Washington.”
says Steve Smith, Executive Director of Black
Education Strategy Roundtable.
The conference also featured three Institutes
(Parents and Families, Educators, and Student
Leadership Development) that provided deeper
exploration of issues impacting the educational
outcomes of black students and strategies to
address these issues. The institutes took place
on Saturday, with leading subject matter experts
convening and organizing each one.
The Parents and Families Institute empowered
parents and family members to be powerful
advocates for their students through effective
engagement. Trish Moore, nationally recognized
for her family engagement work with Federal Way
Public Schools, was the convener.
The Educators Institute engaged teachers and
administrators to learn about the social-emotional
and educational needs of black students. It also
provided ways to identify effective teaching and
learning strategies and practices, to improve
educational outcomes and close the achievement
gap. Erin Jones, Milliken Award Winner (noted
teacher, administrator and educational
consultant) served as the convener.
The student voice and assessment of the public
education system was the highlight of the Student
Leadership Development Institute. Rashad
Norris, founder of the Black & Brown Summit and
Director of Community Outreach at Highline
Community College convened this institute.
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WSDOT Federal Highway Administration Contracts
Contractors, trade and labor organizations, small and disadvantaged businesses and all others who may be interested in working with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are invited to comment on the agency’s proposed goal for Federal Highway Administration Contracts. WSDOT is proposing a 19 percent overall DBE participation goal on federal projects for fiscal years 2018 through 2020. The goal will be submitted to the federal government early next year and is designed to create a level playing field for firms owned and operated by disadvantaged individuals. Public Meetings: SPOKANE — 2-4 p.m., Tuesday, November 28th, WSDOT Eastern Region Headquarters, 2714 N. Mayfair St., Spokane VANCOUVER — 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, November 29th, WSDOT Headquarters, 11018 NE 51st Circle, Vancouver
SEATTLE — 2-4 p.m., Thursday, December 7th, WSDOT Northwest Region Headquarters, 15700 Dayton Ave. N, Shoreline You can also provide comments through a no-cost webinar from 2:30 to 4:30, Tuesday, Dec. 5th, Registration is required — [email protected] Written comments can be submitted to Jackie Bayne, Policy & Reporting Manager, WSDOT, Office of Equal Opportunity, P.O. Box 47314, Olympia WA 98504-7314 or [email protected] Documents detailing the methodology used for determining the DBE goals are available for review at all WSDOT regional headquarters offices and at the Transportation Building, 310 Maple Park Ave. SE, Olympia. They are also available online at www.wsdot.wa.gov/equalopportunity/
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INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE
NEWSLETTER?
DROP AN EMAIL TO
OR CALL
(425) 882-4800 Ext. 107.
2018 Applications Now Open
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This program will accelerate the growth of
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Program benefits include:
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• Access to consulting teams of business students
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• Networking opportunities with business experts,
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• Management education classes including
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• Creation of a CEO-to-CEO community to provide
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For more information and to apply click on the link
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Priority application deadline:
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A limited numbers of scholarships are
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THE TABOR 100 BOARD
President: Ollie Garrett [email protected] Vice President: Brian Sims [email protected] Treasurer: Aundrea Jackson [email protected] Secretary: Sherlita Kennedy [email protected] Membership: Dee Riley [email protected] Education: Kevin C. Washington [email protected] Public Affairs: Henry Yates [email protected] Economic Development: Edson Zavala [email protected] Government Affairs: Vacant [email protected] Fund Development: Abdul Yusuf [email protected] Business Development: Anthony Burnett [email protected] TABOR OFFICE 2330 130th Ave. NE #101 Bellevue, WA 98005 425-882-4800 x 107 [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Kalea Perry [email protected]
WE ENCOURAGE YOU
TO REACH OUT!
UPCOMING EVENTS Nov. 28: Elevate NW Series: HR Strategies to Help Your Business, 12pm - 1:30pm, Microsoft Event Center at the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce. Pre-registration required. Nov. 29: Business After Hours at Stone Lounge, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Register by Nov. 27. Nov. 30: Sound Transit DBE/SB Technical Assistance Program: Cost Proposal Training, 9am - 4pm. Sound Transit’s Ruth Fisher Room, Register by Nov. 24. Dec. 6: Public Officials Reception 2017 & YPN at the Public Official Reception 2017, 5pm - 7pm, Skybridge at the Washington State Convention Center Dec. 11: Advocacy and Civic Engagement Program, 5:30pm - 7pm, Microsoft Events Center at the Seattle Metro Chamber, Pre-registration required. Dec. 11: M/WBE & Small Business Procurement Net-working & Seminar, 5:30pm - 8pm, Bellevue City Hall Dec. 14: Tabor 100 & NAMC Holiday Party, Northwest African-American Museum Legacy Hall, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Dec. 15: Alaska Business Forum, 8am - 9:30am, Microsoft Events Center at the Seattle Metro Chamber, Pre-registration required. Dec. 16: Tabor 100 General Meeting, Central Area Senior Center, 10am - 12pm
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Education Committee meets after the Tabor General Meeting, the last Saturday of the month from 12-2pm at the Central Area Senior Center Combined Library and Computer Room