by Grayson Martin | 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 Ricardo Ibarra | Jun 17, 2025 | MBE Highlights
In the high-stakes world of industrial electrical work, precision and attention to detail aren’t just professional assets—they’re matters of life and death. For Marcus Cola, CEO and co-owner of Apex Electrical Group, his military background prepared him...
by Ricardo Ibarra | Jun 13, 2025 | MBE Highlights
In an industry where experience matters and relationships are everything, Sharon Maxwell has spent three decades mastering the art of construction and community building. As CEO of Bratton Construction, she’s weathered economic cycles, adapted to industry...
by Grayson Martin | 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...
by Serene Hammoud | Apr 10, 2025 | MBE Highlights
Within the sprawl of corporate consultancy, where firms promise transformation but deliver only incremental adjustments, Oxygen, a people consultancy firm, led by Juliana Stancampiano, has cultivated a reputation for disrupting the status quo. Since 2008, Oxygen has...
by Serene Hammoud | Apr 10, 2025 | MBE Highlights
At the intersection of strategy, innovation, and purpose lies Humbition Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm led by Vanessa and Steven Sun. With a name rooted in “humble ambition,” Humbition brings together grit, collaboration, and a client-centric...
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....
