Raul Ramos

The Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) represents the interests of our Northwest Mountain MSDC Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) network to the Council and Board-of-Directors. MBEIC, composed of executives from certified MBE firms, advises the Council on programming which helps develop scale, capacity and capabilities of the MBEs served.

In May 2013, Governor Jay Inslee signed Executive Order 13-01, Veteran Transition Support, which formalized the relationship between JBLM and WA State and empowered multiple state agencies to establish innovative strategies to help rebuild the state economy and return our Veterans to full employment.
Executive Order 13-01 directed the creation of the Washington State Military Transition Council (WSMTC) giving authority to multiple state agencies to work with local, state, and federal… Show more

In May 2013, Governor Jay Inslee signed Executive Order 13-01, Veteran Transition Support, which formalized the relationship between JBLM and WA State and empowered multiple state agencies to establish innovative strategies to help rebuild the state economy and return our Veterans to full employment.
Executive Order 13-01 directed the creation of the Washington State Military Transition Council (WSMTC) giving authority to multiple state agencies to work with local, state, and federal governments, as well as private and non-profit organizations to develop innovative ideas to reduce Veteran unemployment. The Director of the DVA is the Chair of the Council.
The Military Transition Council has an Executive Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Advisory Group and four workgroups that are focused on Veteran 1) Employment; 2) Education: 3) Career/Technical Training; and 4) Veteran owned small business and entrepreneurship.

The WSMTC was the first of its kind relationship in the US.
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Since 2010, I've served in various roles supporting the Security and Safety needs for Eastridge Church.

Hope Alliance for Kids is a faith based non-profit corporation created to provide support and services to at risk youth with an emphasis on foster children and their families. It is a community outreach program of Eastridge Church in Issaquah.
In 1998 a single Royal Family Kids' Camp for foster children ages 7-11 was offered. In 2015 Hope Alliance for Kids will offer its 17th annual Royal Family Kids’ Camp and 4th annual Teen Reach Adventure Camp for foster teens ages 12-15.
In 2011 Hope… Show more

Hope Alliance for Kids is a faith based non-profit corporation created to provide support and services to at risk youth with an emphasis on foster children and their families. It is a community outreach program of Eastridge Church in Issaquah.
In 1998 a single Royal Family Kids' Camp for foster children ages 7-11 was offered. In 2015 Hope Alliance for Kids will offer its 17th annual Royal Family Kids’ Camp and 4th annual Teen Reach Adventure Camp for foster teens ages 12-15.
In 2011 Hope Alliance for Kids launched a Fostering Together support group for foster families living in Issaquah and Sammamish, Washington.
Hope Alliance for Kids plans to add additional programs to meet the needs of foster children and other at risk youth in our community. Show less