See the latest of what is going on in the Tabor community in this February edition of the newsletter. - A Personal Note from Nate Miles - Doing Better by Washington Students - Leslie Jones and Alexis Oliver are Recognized - Regional Contracting Forum Success

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OLLIE GARRETT
President of Tabor 100
March 2015
A Personal Message
from Nate Miles
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Doing Better by
Washington Students
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Leslie Jones and Alexis
Oliver are Recognized
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Regional Contracting
Forum Success
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The northwest economy is roaring, new buildings and
new opportunities are cropping up everywhere, and
our region is leading the country in many important
business categories! New funds from state and local
governments are plentiful and Tabor is contacted
regularly by businesses interested in working with our
members. They view us as a good place to create
“strategic partnerships.”
We are committed to making the most of these “good
times.” I mentioned at the last meeting that the Board
has been pursuing funds for technical assistance to
Tabor members and while I don’t have a lot to report
now, we are hoping to have a new initiative underway
soon. We want everyone to prosper. My vision is a
simple one – put as many Tabor members to work as
possible by helping them get the work, maintain it and
keep it. Ultimately, we want to see Tabor members
grow and give back to their families and the community.
We must all be on our “A” game. My request of you
is that you make the term “strategic partnership” your
mantra and jump at the chance to work with others.
Some are not big enough to take on certain projects
and must partner with another firm or two to do the
job. Some are big enough, but we don’t always
have the right mix of experience and expertise so we
will have to work with others to deliver the complete
package. Embrace your competition and look for
ways that you can collaborate seeking a pathway that
benefits both of you.
Next year at this time, I am hoping that you are
working with your competition and creating prosperity
together. I realize there is a time to compete and a
time to collaborate. I know that there are times you
cannot work “with” the competition, but I ask that
you figure out whether it is better for you to work with
them or compete against them. You never know –a
“strategic partnership” may be good for both of you.
Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant
it is when brothers dwell in unity!

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A very special Thank you to
Joseph Small, Ebony Office Interiors
for sponsoring the March General
Meeting breakfast.
A MESSAGE FROM LONGTIME
TABOR MEMBER, NATE MILES
First and foremost, thanks for all your abundant prayers
and well wishes – I can feel the love and am getting
stronger and stronger every day! I am deeply grateful
for all of my family and friends who are supporting me
on this healing journey.
I’d also like to send a big shout out to the amazing team
at Swedish! My surgery was very successful, and the
doctors continue to believe that the tumor was a benign
meningioma. The nurses and physical therapy teams
here at Swedish have been so helpful in my recovery
– they are amazing people, nothing short of angels. I
was able to transfer to a regular room today and will be
focused on physical therapy for another week or so.
Should all go according to plan, I will be heading home
the following week for the remainder of my recovery.
Thank you for all the beautiful and breathtaking flowers
and gifts. While I am grateful for your thoughtfulness,
rather than send me additional flowers, please consider
making a donation to the Pleasant-Miles Scholarship at
Whitman College (note Pleasant-Miles in the comments
box at www.whitman.edu/give/scholarship). We have
been receiving a lot of flowers, which has posed
some challenges for other patients with sensitivities,
so please consider an alternative gift via scholarship
donation. This charity is very special to our family.
Alternatively, you may make a contribution to one of
your favorite charities in my name.
As I’ve been resting and recovering, I’ve had an
opportunity to follow the recent horrific scenes
throughout the media. Political tensions and race
related activities of today’s youth that we believed were
long gone and ready to be buried are now resurfacing
and calling for our attention. We must continue on with
our meaningful work, as there are so many focus areas
in changing our world. We need to find better ways to
come together as human beings and bring positive
impact to our youth and leadership. I’m looking forward
to recovering soon and getting back into my higher
purpose, and ask that you will all continue to be with
me on this journey.
Thank you again for your support, prayers and being a
part of my life. More to come soon!
Stay informed via my Facebook page (www.facebook.
com/nate.miles.146) – we will post updates there.
UPDATE ON SEATTLE
RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS
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.

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One of the terrific education partners for Tabor 100
is the League of Education Voters [LEV], where I
participate on the Board and represent community
and business interests. LEV put together a wonderful
vision document, which you can access via this URL:
http://educationvoters.org/way-forward/
Here are some key points from the introductory page:
“Washington’s policymakers have spent much time,
money, and intellectual capital trying to overhaul
our state’s education funding system—multiple task
forces, studies, work groups, legislative efforts—
and yet, we lack a plan for ample, equitable, and
stable funding. In addition, our definition of “basic
education”—what this funding system is supposed to
pay for—doesn’t go far enough to prepare our kids
for college or career.
The Washington State Supreme Court found that
the state was violating its constitutional obligation to
amply fund basic education in the McCleary v. State
of Washington funding case. Lawmakers were given
a 2018 deadline to fix how we fund basic education.
The passage of Initiative 1351 to lower K–12 class
sizes statewide magnifies the intense pressure on
the Legislature to determine a viable funding plan for
public education. Though the 2018 deadline looms,
the Court found the Legislature in “contempt of
court” last fall, giving them until the end of the 2015
legislative session to make significant progress on a
funding plan. While the funding issues are paramount
to the Court, this time frame provides a unique
opportunity to reflect on what our kids really need
from our public education system to succeed.
A new definition of basic education must address
one of the critical and more pernicious challenges we
face statewide: a growing achievement gap between
low-income kids, kids of color, and English Language
Learners; and their white, more affluent counterparts.
Too many kids, particularly low-income kids, arrive at
kindergarten already behind. At the other end of the
education spectrum, all data point to the need for a
postsecondary degree or certificate in preparation for
the jobs of today and tomorrow.
We know there is no single policy solution that will
close the opportunity and achievement gaps for
Washington students.”
You, Tabor 100 members, have a role to play as a
business person and concerned citizen: These kids
are YOUR future, too. Consider becoming more
aware of education issues and policies, and more
active in speaking up for your views with school
district board members, city council members, and
members of the State Legislature. We are halfway
through the current session, and many education
bills are being considered. Opportunities will come
your way to advocate for them, one way or the
other – and these will be important choices and
important leverage points. If you want to have a say
in workforce development – education issues are a
critical place to start. Don’t drop the torch when your
turn comes up!!
KEVIN WASHINGTON
Education Chair
► ► Washington Students: Doing Better by Them

4. Creating Opportunitities
for YOU!
Together, Tabor 100 and the Minority
Business Advisory Council will 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
On Friday, March 20, the Seattle Medium newspaper
saluted long-time Tabor 100 members, Leslie Jones
and Alexis Oliver, as two of “50 Community Women
Trailblazers and Role Models for Equal and Civil
Rights.”
Leslie serves as the Director of Sound Transit’s
Diversity Programs Office working to champion
diversity, inclusion and social equity. “I cannot think
of anyone more deserving of this award,” said Tabor
100 President Ollie Garrett. “Leslie’s commitment to
us as a people and minority businesses in general, is
outstanding.”
Alexis Oliver, Director of the State Office of Minority
and Women Business Enterprise and a seasoned
Tabor 100 member, was recognized for her
commitment to equal rights and noted for her tireless
advocacy for people of color. “Alexis’ has always
been someone we at Tabor have relied on in Olympia,”
Garrett said. “In her role in the Governor’s Office, at
DSHS and now at OMWBE, Alexis has championed
the needs of minority
businesses in Olympia and
throughout the state.”
Tabor 100 is proud to call both
Oliver and Jones members of
the organization and applaud
the Seattle Medium for its
recognition of them and other
women “trailblazers” who have
distinguished themselves in the
equal and civil rights arena.
Congratulations to all of
the women honored in the
‘Trailblazers / Role Models’
category.
HENRY YATES
Public Affairs Chair
► ► Tabor Members Leslie Jones and Alexis Oliver are
Recognized By the Seattle Medium Newspaper

5. On March 12 and 13 at the Northwest Mountain
Minority Supplier Development Council Annual
Business Conference and Awards Dinner, Tabor
members Frank Lemos and Alexis Oliver, were
recognized for leadership in their respective fields.
Alexis Oliver, Director of the State Office of Minority
and Women Business Enterprise, was presented the
Champion Award for being a public employee who
creates business opportunities and advances the
development of MBEs. “I am pleased that Alexis is
getting the recognition she deserves for all her efforts
to promote minority businesses”, stated Ollie Garrett,
President of Tabor 100.
Long-time former Tabor Board member Frank Lemos,
owner of LDC, Inc., an engineering, land surveying
and land use planning firm, was awarded the John
A. Gilmore Award for being a Minority Business
Enterprise advocate for fellow MBEs. Lemos served
several years as Chair of Tabor’s Government Affairs
Committee and in other Tabor 100 Board capacities.
He recently left the Government Affairs post, but
continues his advocacy at all levels of government.
“Tabor 100 recognized Frank and his commitment to
social justice at our Gala last year and we are pleased
that he is being honored by others,” said Ollie Garrett,
President of Tabor 100. “I have worked closely with
Frank and know first hand how much he sacrifices to
promote social justice. He is very deserving of this
award.”
► ► Minority Supplier Development Council Lauds Tabor
Members
HENRY YATES
Public Affairs Chair

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Recognizing Tabor’s impact on minority business
in the Puget Sound region, Congressman Denny
Heck (D-Olympia), invited Tabor to meet with Maria
Contreras-Sweet, Administrator of the National Small
Business Administration. Heck and Regional SBA
Administrator Calvin Goings facilitated the meeting
in which Contreras-Sweet answered questions about
SBA lending practices for minority businesses. Tabor
encouraged her to streamline loan processes and
adjust lending limits, especially for those coming
from or investing in lower income communities where
minority businesses tend to operate.
PICTURE: Left to right -- Calvin Goings, Congressman
Heck, Maria Contreras-Sweet, Tim Strege (Factory Business
Incubator) and Tabor Public Affairs Chair Henry Yates.
► ► Reach Global Markets with the SBA
CALVIN GOINGS
SBA Regional Administrator
Today, 98 percent of American companies that
export are small businesses, but more than half
of our exporters are only selling to one foreign
market, usually Canada or Mexico. The U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA) is here to help more
entrepreneurs reach new markets for their goods and
services.
Trade agreements are critical to helping level the
playing field for our nation’s small business exporters,
because they have fewer resources to overcome
trade barriers and gain market access than larger
companies
Increases in U.S. exports have generated nearly one-
third of our overall economic growth and supported
1.6 million new jobs. Last year, the U.S. exported a
record $2.3 trillion of goods and services, an all-time
high. One out of every five American jobs is tied to
exports. These jobs generally pay better, nearly 20
percent better.
SBA has supported $6.6 billion in small business
export financing. We guarantee 90 percent of export
loans (working capital, line of credit, or fixed-asset
financing) on amounts up to $5 million. We also have
an expedited approval process on export loans
under a half-million dollars.
With two thirds of the world’s purchasing power
residing outside the U.S., the SBA is acutely aware
that trade agreements play an important role in the
long-term success of America’s small businesses,
and SBA is working to help small business owners
across the country grow their businesses in this
global economy.
Through its network of trade finance specialists
located in U.S. Export Assistance Centers throughout
the country, SBA provides training and consultation
services on trade financing and U.S. government
export programs to both lenders and small
businesses.
For example, KuKuRuZa, a popcorn company
elevated their small business through the SBA Small
Business Development Center’s Export Readiness
Center. Through their assistance, KuKuRuZa was
able to open franchise locations in Japan, Saudi
Arabia, Egypt and South Korea.
If you’re an entrepreneur looking to expand your
customer base, there’s never been a better time to
think globally. Explore www.sba.gov/exporting to
learn how take your company international today.
► ► Tabor meets with National SBA Administrator.

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TABOR’S SUCCESS AT
THE REGIONAL
CONTRACTING FORUM
by Henry Yates
For the 13th year, Tabor 100 joined more than
100 businesses, government agencies and
non-profit organizations as a part of the King
County Regional Contracting Forum held at the
Seattle / King County Trade and Convention
Center.
Hundreds of the more than 1300 attendees at
the event visited the Tabor table and received
information on the organization with some
joining on the spot. Tabor’s new Membership
Chair, Lisa TompkinsSaadeh, answered
questions and provided written information to
conference attendees about Tabor’s mission
and its 17-year presence in the Seattle area.
Tabor 100 is proud to be associated with the
Regional Contracting Forum and values its
partnership with the many other exhibitors
from the public and private arena. This year’s
event, the biggest ever, was coordinated by
King County and Tabor 100 applauds Sandy
Hanks and her team at the County for a “job
well done.”
The Forum is the only local event that features
one-on-one interviews and this year had 64
different Consulting firms and Contractors.
More than 700 individual interviews occurred
throughout the day with a good number of
Tabor members having the opportunity to
connect with “primes” and others looking for
subcontractors and consultants.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS
April 25: Tabor General Meeting, 10 a.m to noon.
April 29: SeaTac International Airport Dining and Retail
Program Redevelopment at 3 p.m.
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.
Please contact any of the Chair’s for more
information about their committee.
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 TompkinsSaadeh
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
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Webmaster: William H. Dudley
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425.917.8288
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