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Seeking Proposals for Airport Dining and Retail Leases in New North Satellite

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Seven opportunities are available in the new NSAT; $5,000 investment incentive available as part of new pilot program.

The Port of Seattle today released the latest competitive bid opportunities for concessions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This proposed set of leasing opportunities, referred to as Lease Group 5 (LG5), are new construction as part of the North Satellite (NSAT) Modernization project.

The NSAT Modernization is the expansion and renovation of a 45-year-old facility to better serve passengers with more space and amenities for an enhanced travel experience. LG5 will help to more than double the previous dining and retail space in the N Gates, which will be completed prior to the renovated facility’s re-opening in mid-2021.

Available leasing opportunities

For the seven units in LG5, one will be competed via Request for Proposals (RFP) and six will be competed via the Competitive Evaluation Process (CEP).

There are three food and beverage opportunities, including:

  • Quick service restaurant featuring a nationally-recognized burger brand
  • Fast-casual eatery with no prerequisites for the restaurant’s concept
  • Quick service, fast casual, or casual dining experience and bar with no prerequisites for the restaurant’s concept

Additionally, LG5 has two specialty retail opportunities with open concepts and two passenger services units, to include massage, spa, or medical services, and a napping room, business center, or video gaming lounge.

Pre-proposal meetings information

Interested businesses are invited to two pre-proposal information meetings on July 9 and 18, 2019. Pre-registration is required for either of the pre-proposal meetings. Interested companies should register by emailing to receive a free link to the Lease Group 5 documents. Please include the company name, contact person, mailing address, phone number, and email address.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Conference Center at Sea-Tac Airport
Mezzanine Level, London Room
Seattle, WA 98168

OR

Thursday, July 18, 2019
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sea-Tac Airport | Mezzanine Level | Central Auditorium
Seattle, WA 98168

Get directions to Sea-Tac Airport.
Based on space limitations, you may be asked to attend a session on a different date. Walk up registrations are not permitted the day of the events.

Reducing barriers to entry

The airport environment presents special challenges for business, which leads to higher costs for planning, building, and operating dining and retail spaces. This begins with the cost of preparing proposals for leasing opportunities.

As part of a newly authorized investment incentive pilot program, the Port of Seattle will compensate firms that submit proposals, but are not selected, to encourage smaller businesses to compete for opportunities. For ADR leasing opportunities that are procured through a Competitive Evaluation Process (CEP) process, the Port will provide a payment of $5,000 to each proposer who submits a fully responsive, responsible, and competitive proposal, but is not selected. Each individual proposing entity in LG5 would be eligible for one such payment.

The pilot program provides an incentive for businesses to participate by partially compensating them for the cost of developing and submitting concepts and proposals to compete in the ADR solicitations. It also serves the Port’s strong interest in creating robust competition for leasing opportunities through a greater number of applicants, providing a broad assortment of dining and retail opportunities to appeal to the traveling public, and increasing revenue.

Benefitting small, local, and minority businesses

Lease Group 5 is the final step in the implementation of the Airport Dining and Retail Master Plan. Sea-Tac Airport’s dining and retail redevelopment significantly expands business opportunities at the airport.

Just this year, Sea-Tac Airport opened 15 new dining options. Lucky Louie Fish Shack™, Evergreens Salad, Pallino Pastaria, Pei Wei Asian Kitchen, and Koi Shi Sushi Bento are new quick-service eateries in the Central Terminal. Other fresh additions include Caffe D’arte, Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen and Skillet that are serving up espresso, Vietnamese cuisine, and gourmet comfort foods in the N Gates, plus Le Grand Comptior on Concourse C, offering hand-picked Pacific Northwest wines and sit-down bistro-inspired foods. Also, later this year Concourse D will see the opening of Ballard Brew Hall and Poke to the Max.

The Port set ambitious economic development goals to increase overall employment through dining and retail; increase revenue to the Port, which goes directly back into airport operations; and increase the gross sales of small, local, disadvantaged and certified Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE). ACDBE is a federal program designed to level the playing field for socially and economically disadvantaged firms competing for airport dining and retail business.

The Port’s emphasis on equity in its competitive process is changing the equation for women and minority-owned business while expanding dining, shopping, and personal service options for passengers. By 2021 when all of the new renovations will be complete, gross sales generated by ACDBE firms will reach approximately 22.7 percent compared to 21.4 percent in 2016. In addition, the number of locations operated in whole or in part by ACDBE’s will increase from 43 (56 percent) in 2016 to 65 (68 percent) in 2021.

Stay tuned to dining and retail redevelopment news at Sea-Tac Airport.

 

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

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The Port’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program was established in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Federal program guidelines and procedures aid in ensuring that DBEs have equal opportunity to compete for contracts, subcontracts, and agreements in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts.

It is our policy to:

  • Ensure nondiscrimination in the award of DOT-assisted contracts;
  • Create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts;
  • Ensure that a firm meets federal eligibility standards (49 CFR Part 26) prior to participation in the DBE Program;
  • Assist in identifying and removing barriers to participation for DBEs in federally assisted contracts; and
  • Assist in the development of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, in order to increase their competitiveness in the market place.

The Port is operating under race-conscious goals on its federally assisted projects. Learn about the Port’s 2017 – 2019 DBE Program Plan. For Federal Fiscal Year 2019 please see view our 2019 goals here.

If you have any questions regarding the Port’s DBE Program please contact us.

How do I become certified as a DBE?

Firms seeking to be federally certified as a DBE should contact the Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises (OMWBE) in Olympia, WA, for information on the eligibility criteria, instructions and certification materials online or by phone 1-866-208-1064

Envoy America Job Fair – Hiring 75 Driver Companions

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Many seniors are discouraged from using ridesharing apps like Uber because they do not cater to their needs- they don’t have or want smartphones, they need more assistance than simply being dropped off with little regard. Enter Envoy America, a comprehensive program that offers transportation plus assistance and companionship for seniors and patients. Envoy America’s Driver Companions not only drive their clients to and from their destination, but they also provide assistance at all points along the journey, including meeting clients at the door and helping them to the car, escorting clients into medical offices for appointments, and more. There is no app for scheduling rides, instead, clients call to schedule their ride.

Envoy America is helping seniors to stay independent and live healthy lives. There are many great success stories of clients building relationships with their dedicated Driver Companions (they are able to request the same driver). This is especially important for Driver Companions who work with clients living with some form of dementia (all Driver Companions are trained extensively on how to work with clients living with dementia).

The demand for Envoy America’s Driver Companions has risen in the Seattle/Tacoma-area as word of the service spreads, so much so that they are growing at a rapid rate and looking to hire Driver Companions immediately. They are also hosting a job fair on 6/19 in Seattle to recruit new Driver Companions to meet the growing demand.

I’m including details on the job fair below, but please let me know if you’d like to schedule interviews or speak with any of the Envoy America executives, Driver Companions, or senior citizen clients and I’m happy to help coordinate. There are so many great stories to share! Thanks and have a great day!

 

Event Details:

What: Envoy America Job Fair – Hiring 75 Driver Companions
When: June 19, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: DoubleTree Suites, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188
Requirements: Senior-friendly 4-door sedan or small SUV in excellent condition; Clean background/drug screening and driving record; First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain one; 21 years of age or older; willingness to be courteous, patient and helpful to all clients
More information: https://got.work/envoy_america/ca592019

Envoy America Hosts Job Fair to Hire 75 Driver Companions

Seattle/Tacoma-area experiencing growing demand for compassionate transportation options for seniors

(Seattle, WA – June 12, 2019) – Envoy America, a comprehensive program that offers transportation plus assistance and companionship for seniors, will be hiring dozens of Driver Companions at its Job Fair on June 19, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree Suites (16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188). As demand for full-service senior transportation has grown in Seattle and Tacoma, Envoy America is looking for people interested in making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Envoy America’s Driver Companions not only drive seniors to and from their destination, but also facilitate at all points along the journey, including meeting clients at the door and assisting them to the car. The Envoy America service replicates what a son or daughter would do to help their elderly mom or dad go to medical appointments, complete shopping trips, or attend social activities and religious services.

“Being a Driver Companion with Envoy America is a great way to do good, earn cash on your schedule and work when you want,” said K. C. Kanaan, Chief Executive Officer of Envoy America. “It’s simple and ideal for those looking for caregiving, seasonal, gig, work from home, entry level, temporary, or any type of part time opportunities.”

Those interested in being a Driver Companion for Envoy America must meet the following criteria:

  • Be at least 21 years old
  • Possess a clean background, drug screen and driving record as well as three years of driving experience;
  • Own a senior-friendly late model or in excellent condition four door sedan or small SUV;
  • Have a valid driver’s license;
  • Have updated vehicle registration and insurance.
  • Have a First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one

At the Envoy America Job Fair, applicants will be interviewed, and their cars will undergo a safety inspection.

“Envoy America Driver Companions are a community unlike any other group of third-party contractors,” added Kanaan. “They love working with seniors, care about making a positive impact in the lives of seniors and their families and are excited to be brand ambassadors for Envoy America’s mission.”

Upon successful hiring, Envoy America Driver Companions can earn a $250 bonus in their first 30 days when they provide 50 rides. Envoy America has a “Veterans First” hiring policy and encourages all veterans to apply. Learn more about Envoy America’s career opportunities at https://envoyamerica.com/drive-for-envoy-america/.

About Envoy America:

Envoy America was founded in July 2015 to help seniors and the infirm stay independent, healthy and socially active – all without getting behind the wheel of a car. Envoy America offers door-through-door service where the Driver Companions not only drive, but also provide assistance and companionship at all points along the journey, from pushing a grocery cart, to running errands, to escorting clients to and from medical appointments and more. Envoy America is the proud recipient of the Dementia Society of America prestigious Dementia SMART Award. Envoy America is preferred by Senior passengers for its safe and friendly experience and its commitment to affecting positive change for the future of Seniors. Envoy America is currently operating in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Phoenix, Tucson, Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Seattle and Chicago, and is expanding rapidly.

For more information, visit www.envoyamerica.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EnvoyAmerica/

People’s Academy for Community Engagement is poppin’

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Our People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) has been “popping up” in unexpected places lately! Through the new PACE Pop-Up model, a condensed version of the program’s civics training is being made available throughout the city. PACE Pop-Ups were developed to expand access by creating a portable and free version of the training that could be brought directly to communities. It has proven to be an ideal option for residents from under-represented communities that might encounter barriers to attending the full PACE program.

The pop-ups typically happen in collaboration with other community organizations or neighborhoods. They have been hosted at neighborhood events in Little Brook and Delridge, as well as in partnership with Capitol Hill Housing, Seattle Teen Summit, Redmond Middle School, and the Seattle Youth Commission.

The most recent collaboration was with the Seattle Public Library (SPL). SPL’s Adult Basic Education Program Manager Meira Jough had heard about PACE and thought it would be a great fit for the Library’s English Learning classes. She reached out to PACE Coordinator Hilary Nichols who began building a curriculum catered to English learners and new residents. In May, PACE Pop-Ups took place in three of SPL’s English Language classes at the Central, Beacon Hill, and Northgate Libraries. The classes proved to be an excellent venue for civic education as many of the students were new to America or Seattle and came from communities traditionally under-represented in the civic process.

We recently dropped in on the PACE Pop-Up in the Beginner English Class at the Central Branch Library and met an incredibly diverse and inter-generational group of residents. In two hours, they were introduced to the basic vocabulary of civic engagement, the structure of city government, and the role that government plays in their lives. They also participated in activities that allowed them to practice using their voice to engage with local government.

Get funds to support your Night Out event

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2017 Night Out Event at Capitol Hill Tool Library

If your neighborhood plans to participate in the Annual Night Out on August 6, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has a fund to support your event.

The Small Sparks Fund provides matching dollars for neighborhood-initiated projects that promote community engagement. Community groups can request up to $5,000 to help fund Night Out planning efforts and activities such as outreach materials, educational fairs, and kids’ activities, to name a few.

For information on the application process, visit our website or call 206-733-9916. The deadline for applications for Night Out is Tuesday, June 25 at 5:00 p.m.

Night Out is a national crime prevention event designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite communities. To learn more about Night Out, visit seattle.gov/police/community-policing/night-out.

Two Women and Minority Led Businesses in Spaceworks Incubator Celebrate Launch

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Michelle Matlock (left) and Aaliyah Al-Mahdi (center) at the premier Signature Event for The People’s Parlor, hosted at Spaceworks alumni business (Re)Style Clothing Company, owned by Kirsten Reynolds. Photo courtesy of The People’s Parlor.

Spaceworks Tacoma is excited to announce the launch of two new local businesses: Circle Up Productions and The People’s Parlor, both event-based companies. Circle Up Productions, owned and operated by Michelle Matlock, blends theater and circus arts to produce live shows, curate special events, and teach performing arts. The People’s Parlor, owned and operated by Aaliyah Al-Mahdi, brings one-of-a-kind nights of curated entertainment, local food, and craft drink located in unique, secret locations disclosed only to registered guests.

After ten years on the road performing with Cirque du Soleil, Matlock decided to return to her home in Tacoma and build a business that adds to the vibrant performing arts community in the city. She uses her expertise to blend theater and circus arts to produce live shows, curate special events, and teach performing arts. Her background in the entertainment industry has allowed her to successfully partner with other presenting organizations and joining Spaceworks has given her the knowledge and resources needed to run her business efficiently.

“Spaceworks gave me a risk-free opportunity and the tools to discover whether or not my business had a chance of survival. They also cultivate a culture of collaboration. So, the projects that I get to work on with other alumni of the program are incredible. All of the support is just amazing” – Michelle Matlock

The People’s Parlor is a passion project for Aaliyah Al-Mahdi. With a lifelong devotion to hospitality and bringing people together, she’s seen the benefits of creating close-knit communities in business. Al-Mahdi’s dedication to community organizations and military career have given her the skills to succeed. Through The People’s Parlor Signature Events, Al-Mahdi creates one-of-a-kind nights of music, food, and drink. Taking place in unique, secret locations disclosed only to registered guests, each Signature Event is carefully curated to be an all-inclusive, elevated night to remember.  While Signature Events are what they’re known for, The People’s Parlor also has short term, themed event series throughout the year.

“When I first moved to WA, I was so sure I was going to live in Seattle and be a city-girl. But after two months of going to meetups, trying to find my tribe, I was over it. Seattle’s vibe felt a tad pretentious and unless you worked at one of the tech companies, it was isolating. I longed for a community. So, I decided to create an environment where our community could connect and build fruitful relationships.” – Aaliyah Al-Mahdi

Matlock and Al-Mahdi joined Spaceworks Incubator program last year and completed the Business Planning Cohort in December 2018. After developing their business plans, they began market testing and determined that 2019 will be a series of specialty events hosted in unique locations. Spaceworks is thrilled to support these two women as they bring creativity and passion to Tacoma’s economy and stay engaged by finding collaboration opportunities and uniting creative entrepreneurs.

“I remember first meeting Michelle at the Entrepreneur Success Workshop. I had no idea that the clown world or its industry was a real thing. Fast forward to a year later, and our businesses are collaborating and creating an undeniable presence in Tacoma. A Clown and a Soldier. Spaceworks did that.” – Aaliyah Al-Mahdi

Upcoming Events:

 

  1. The People’s Parlor

A Signature Event: The Magic House

Sunday, June 30, 2019

12pm – 4pm

$50, must register at www.thepeoplesparlor.com

*Location revealed to registered guests only

  1. Circle Up Productions

Juggle Jam (circus skills) with the Artists of Venardos Circus!

July 11, 2019

12:00 PM

Urban Grace Church, Downtown Tacoma

FREE, must register at www.Circleup.fun

  1. Collaborative Event with The People’s Parlor + Circle Up Productions

A Signature Event: Summer’s End

Friday, September 27, 2019

Must register at www.thepeoplesparlor.com

*Location revealed to registered guests only

Circle Up Productions – Michelle Matlock

www.Circleup.fun

[email protected]

646.541.2659

 

The People’s Parlor – Aaliyah Al-Mahdi

www.thepeoplesparlor.com

[email protected]

919-906-8132

FOR INFORMATION ON SPACEWORKS:

Gwen Kohl

Spaceworks Incubator Coordinator

253.682.1725

[email protected]

www.SpaceworksTacoma.com

Is Work Draining? How To Cut Distractions And Boost Energy

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Have you ever left your office feeling drained from an 8-hour workday — but also frustrated because you got little accomplished?
Join the crowd. Many Americans struggle to get things done at work; over half spend less than one-fourth of their time in the office on priority, deadline-driven assignments.
The day gets away from us for a variety of reasons, studies show – everything from emails to meetings, project or customer issues, social media use, conversations and conflicts with co-workers.
It’s important to know what those time and energy drains are that lower productivity and to implement a strategy to minimize distractions and maximize work time, says Cynthia Howard, an executive coach and performance expert.
“There is a vicious cycle of distractions that fill the typical workday and interfere with getting the job done,” says Howard (www.eileadership.org), author of The Resilient Leader, Mindset Makeover: Uncover the Elephant in the Room. “People need to learn to focus in ways that get beyond the distractions and stress. It calls for resilient thinking.”
Howard offers four common workplace energy drains and solutions for them:
  • Shortage of time. ”Constant interruptions and the inability to concentrate compel many people to spend their energy and internal resources on the most urgent issues that show up,” Howard says. “This leaves the most important work sidelined. So you need a time strategy to manage interruptions. The best way is sticking with an operational plan that makes clear the time involved to do your job correctly or, if you’re a leader, a plan that details your team’s tasks and how time-sensitive those are. The less-important interruptions won’t be allowed to get in the way.”
  • Lack of priorities. Having too much work to do can make it difficult to establish priorities and easy to get sidetracked by everyone else’s issues. The solution, Howard says, begins with having clarity of your long-term goals and letting the priority list flow from there. “Visualize your work,” Howard says. “Use whiteboards to show the workflow. Also, limit your work in progress. Spreading yourself too thin results in errors and burn-out.”
  • Status quo. “Most organizations have their sacred cows — the untouchable subjects, protocols, or people who continue to operate within the system without any scrutiny,” Howard says. “This conditioning creates a mental default mode and change is resisted.” But you can get beyond the status quo and the resistance, she says, by asking yourself and/or your team three questions: 1) What if we … ?  2) What would it take …? 3) How can we …?
  • Office politics – i.e., drama. “Drama drains energy faster than anything else,” Howard says. “It’s what most people in the workplace complain about. Progress toward solutions starts with your own drama self-check. Ask yourself these questions: Do you compromise to avoid conflict and feel resentful? Do you use intimidation to get your way? Are you impatient when things don’t go your way? Do you take feedback as a personal attack? Do you feel your opinions don’t matter? Then what will you do differently to extricate yourself from drama, or to develop boundaries with those who engage in it?”
“Work has become a major stressor for people,” Howard says. “Making progress is a major motivator for most, but chronic distraction dulls momentum and demands a new approach for one to move forward.”
About Cynthia Howard, RN, CNC, PhD
Cynthia Howard (www.eileadership.org) is an executive coach, performance expert and the author of The Resilient Leader, Mindset Makeover: Uncover the Elephant in the Room. She holds a PhD in human development and in the past 20-plus years she has coached thousands of professionals, leaders and executives toward mindset mastery and consistent success.

Airport Rental Car Suppler Diversity Outreach

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Airport Rental Car Suppler Diversity Outreach
4/30/2019
Time: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM (PDT)
Where: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport/Central Auditorium

Registration Deadline: 4/28/2019 (PDT)
Fee: No fee

Contact: [email protected]

Program Format: Outreach/Networking
Topic: Airport Rental Car Supplier Diversity Outreach
Description:

In efforts to increase diversity within the Airport’s Car Rental industry. The Port of Seattle and airport car rental concessionaires will be holding a half-day outreach event to provide contracting opportunities to small diverse businesses.

Join us if you are interested in finding out what these contracting opportunities are. Find out how certain business certifications can benefit your small business firm with car rental concessionaires. We will provide information on how the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) and other Supplier Diversity certifications can benefit your small business. You do not have to be certified to attend. Free parking and lunch provided.

Register at: http://bit.ly/adroutreach

Community leaders kick off year-long census 2020 efforts

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We’re one year away from the start of the 2020 census and leaders in Tacoma, Seattle, Pasco and other Washington cities are part of the all-out effort to deliver one crucial message: Fill out the census form because your voice counts.

Gov. Jay Inslee convened a Complete Count Committee in October 2018 to bring together partners from across the state to make sure every resident understands the importance of participating. While the Trump administration has proposed significant changes — such as limiting financial resources for the census and adding a question about citizenship status — that could discourage participation in low-income or underrepresented communities, the committee is working with state agencies and community leaders on strategies for reaching those households. And agencies such as the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction are partnering with schools and universities to develop student-centered outreach plans.

New labor agreement builds on partnerships to deliver efficiencies and excellent customer service

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King County successfully negotiated a two-year labor agreement that delivers new efficiencies and sets total compensation with a coalition representing nearly half of King County’s 14,000 employees.

“This agreement makes sense for our employees, our government, and our region,” said Executive Dow Constantine. “It builds on our ground-breaking Master Labor Agreement with the King County Coalition of Unions, and will help us continue to tackle the most pressing challenges facing us today.”

“The significance of this Total Compensation Agreement between the Coalition of Unions and King County should not be overlooked,” said Michael Gonzales, Senior Business Agent with Teamsters Local 174.

“This contract, along with Master Labor Agreement, not only brings equity to our membership but also proves Executive Dow Constantine is correct that by working with labor you can treat your employees with dignity and at the same time make government efficient for all the residents of King County,” said Gonzales.