Tabor 100 was awarded $50,000 from the Boeing Company to expand its technical assistance programs.

“Boeing has been a reliable partner to Tabor 100,” said Ollie Garrett, CEO and President of Tabor 100. “Using the Boeing funding, we’ve been able to advance many Black and other minority businesses.” This latest round of funding will allow Tabor 100 to continue its work, providing direct assistance to the minority business community. In addition, experts in particular fields will be made available to assist Black and minority-owned businesses in a variety of fields that members tend to cite as barriers to their success. The list of offerings Tabor 100 currently provides and expects to enhance as a result of the Boeing grant are extensive. The Tabor 100 Economic Development Center is the only one of its kind devoted to the betterment of Black and minority businesses in Washington state.

Listed below are services that will be enhanced with the Boeing grant funds:
• Review and assistance to understand responsibilities and implications of contract proposals, alternative language, and contract obligations so small firms are prepared to perform and minimize disputes and maximize profits;
• Advice and counseling to understand unsuccessful work pursuits, why they went that way and how to increase your chances in the future;
• Accountants, CPA and/or billing experts to assist in pricing, creating proper invoices, etc.;
• One-on-one assistance with Project Labor and Community Workforce Agreements;
• Connections to organizations that provide licensing, bonds and insurance or capital.

So far, in 2024, Tabor 100 has provided over 3500 hours of technical assistance to black and other minority-owned businesses. In addition, more than 6,017 people have used the Tabor 100 Economic Development Center conducting both smaller meetings in complimentary (for Tabor members) conference room spaces to larger gatherings in its larger (100+ individuals) conference center, which also includes many spaces that can accommodate 20-40 individuals at a time.

Additionally, the Tabor 100 Economic Development Center provides Collaborative Work and Office Spaces for black and minority-owned businesses. The Hub offers private offices; shared workspaces and an address for business owners who choose to office out of the “HUB.” While other collaborative workspaces such as WeWork, The Riveter (for womenowned firms) are models where entrepreneurs can rent office space, none are oriented towards minority entrepreneurs. The Tabor 100 hub provides high-quality, low-cost offices space and shared services, attracting a density of minority business that offers support and collegiality (particularly important to black-owned businesses).