by Serene Hammoud | Apr 8, 2025 | Council News, Resources for MBEs
Getting registered in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) system is a key first step toward doing business with the State – but it’s only the beginning. To truly tap into the contracting opportunities available, it’s important to take a few...
by Serene Hammoud | Apr 8, 2025 | MBE Highlights
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) is more than just a business—it’s an impactful supporter of the Iñupiat of Alaska’s North Slope. Established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, ASRC has grown into a powerhouse spanning multiple business...
by Serene Hammoud | Mar 26, 2025 | Resources for MBEs
For minority-owned businesses looking to develop their business and unlock new opportunities, becoming a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) can be a game-changer. However, there are many misconceptions about what MBE certification does and doesn’t offer....
by Serene Hammoud | Mar 21, 2025 | MBE Highlights
When you enter the Macadons store in Downtown Renton, you enter a paradise of colorful Macarons, each flavor equally as intriguing, innovative, and delicious as the next. Sitting by the big windows overlooking Renton’s idyllic main street, you get to enjoy Macadons’...
by Serene Hammoud | Mar 21, 2025 | MBE Highlights
As soon as Deborah Tuggle starts talking about her business, Bite Me! Cookies, a glowing smile lights up her face. For over 26 years now, she has been leading Bite Me! Cookies – a wholesale cookie manufacturer in Lakewood, Washington. Deborah, who also created...
