Blog
The Northwest Mountain MSDC blog includes updates from the council along with highlights of certified MBEs, corporate and public agency members, as well as the latest perspectives and news in the supplier diversity space.
Oxygen – A People and Organizational Performance Consulting Firm Doing Things Differently
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...
Humbition Consulting: Building Impact Through Strategy, Community, and MBE Collaboration
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...
You Registered with WEBS – Now What? Your Next Steps Toward State Contracting Success
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 strategic next...
ASRC & ASRC Industrial: Driving Growth and Economic Opportunity for Iñupiaq Shareholders
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...
What MBE Certification Is and What It Is Not
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....
Macadons: Unforgettable Gourmet Macarons
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’...
Bite Me! Cookies: How Deborah Tuggle Built a Cookie Empire from Scratch
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...
Seattle Samosa: Spreading Smiles One Samosa at a Time
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....
Sip Herbals – A Coffee Alternative Supporting Hormone Health
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...
PointNorth Consulting: Woman- and Minority-Owned Small Business Providing Solutions That Build Trust, Amplify Voices, and Empower People
“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...