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....
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...
by Serene Hammoud | Mar 21, 2025 | Council News, MBE Highlights
When listening to Leena and Vikas Tomar talk about their business, Seattle Samosa, you can feel their love for samosas the way you can taste it when you get to try them. Hand-crafted in Washington state, when served samosas at Seattle Samosa’s, you’re served a smile....
by Serene Hammoud | Mar 17, 2025 | Featured, MBE Highlights
The corporate world and coffee tend to go hand in hand. Some may even argue that the “C” in corporate stands for “coffee.” As much as caffeine tends to energize us, it can also leave us feeling jittery, bloated, anxious, and in dreadful anticipation of the inevitable...
by Serene Hammoud | Mar 17, 2025 | MBE Highlights
“People first. Lead with integrity. Think big. Keep it real.” These values are the epicenter around which strategic communications firm PointNorth Consulting revolves. A woman- and minority-owned business, PointNorth specializes in crafting solutions that not only...
by Serene Hammoud | Mar 12, 2025 | Featured, MBE Highlights
At the heart of every great business is a spark of inspiration that ends up driving a mission. For Pallavi Pande, owner and founder of DTOCS, that story begins with her roots and a passion for hosting unforgettable gatherings. DTOCS, an eco-friendly palm leaf...
