Welcome to Diversity in Contracting's Winter 2020 newsletter! While it is unfortunate that voters rejected Referendum 88 in support of re-establishing Affirmative Action, I want you to know that the Port of Seattle will continue to promote Diversity in Contracting. We are looking forward to 2020 and committed to providing opportunities, leveling the playing field, and making significant affirmative efforts to increase WMDBE participation on Port of Seattle contracts.
Career Public Servant Promotes Small Business Opportunities
Tina Soike embraces the Port’s Diversity in Contracting Initiative. “We are always looking for minority and women-owned businesses in consulting and on our construction side. We want to help those small businesses be successful. Read More
Port of Seattle Moving the Needle on WMBE Utilization
With our 2018 Diversity in Contracting Policy Directive, the Port of Seattle set out to increase the dollars spent on WMBE firms to 15% over a five year period. We are on track to achieve this goal within the next year.
Port of Seattle Honors Gary Merlino Construction as a Champion of Inclusion
The Port of Seattle, Sound Transit, and the Washington State Department of Transportation recently honored prime contractors that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to support and include WMDBE businesses on their contracts with each agency. Read More
JMR Trucking: A Family Affair
“Scarcella Brothers really helped us in the beginning. They used us when they wanted to meet DBE goals. Now we work with them even when they don’t need minority participation—just because we are dependable and have a good track record.” Read More
