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It is an honor to lead the Port of Seattle's Office of Social Responsibility (OSR), following the recent departure of my predecessor Elaine Ko. We are very appreciative of her accomplishments and will build on her successes at the Port.
2010 is an exciting year for OSR. We are launching an important new initiative recently authorized by the Port of Seattle Commission through Resolution 3618. The Small Contractors and Suppliers (SCS) program expands opportunities for small businesses throughout the Puget Sound region by providing specific incentives to small companies.
“The port is helping small businesses create the jobs that will pull us out of the current recession,” said Commission President Bill Bryant.
The program creates a formal method for the Port, and its contractors, to utilize Port-certified small businesses as prime contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers. The program shall be conducted in compliance with federal and state statutes, and shall be consistent with all other Port policies and procedures.
The OSR team will continue its outreach programs and partnerships to increase the pool of small businesses seeking contract opportunities with the Port. A new database will be implemented to make small business registration easier, and provide tracking of the program’s overall effectiveness.
The OSR team will also continue to work within the Port to promote socially responsible business practices. We welcome your input and ideas at osr@portseattle.org or (206) 787-3187.
Sincerely,
Luis Navarro
