by Serene Hammoud | Aug 6, 2025 | Council News
At the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council, we believe that real impact is more than what you see in the moment; it is what continues long after the connection is made, after the contract is signed, after the first opportunity is opened. That...
by Serene Hammoud | Jul 14, 2025 | Council News, Resources for MBEs
In today’s competitive business landscape, partnerships are more than just strategic moves; they are survival tools. For Minority Business Enterprises, or MBEs, collaborating with one another is proving to be one of the most powerful ways to grow. While many MBEs are...
by Serene Hammoud | Jun 17, 2025 | Council News
Port of Seattle Celebrates Fifth Year of Business Accelerator Program, Opens 2025 Applications with Northwest Mountain MSDC SEATTLE — June 3, 2025 — The Port of Seattle is proud to launch the fifth annual Business Accelerator Program, with applications now open for...
by Serene Hammoud | May 19, 2025 | Featured, Resources for MBEs
Paid Sick Leave Basics Washington employers are required to provide employees with paid sick leave at a minimum rate of 1 paid sick leave hour for every 40 hours of work. Employers must provide a one-time written or electronic notification to each employee detailing...
by Serene Hammoud | Apr 15, 2025 | MBE Highlights
After years of working as a trucker in the logistics industry himself, Sonne told his wife that he wanted to open his own logistics business. Together, they cold-called businesses from their dining room table and fully immersed themselves in the ins and outs of the...
