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Tunista Construction Wins Diverse Business Awards
Calista Subsidiary Recognized as Minority-Owned Business
Storyknife, Jan./Feb. 2020 edition
Tunista Construction LLC won two awards recognizing its ability to strive as a minority-owned business.
The 2019 Diverse Business of the Year award went to Tunista Construction LLC of Federal Way from AGC of Washington. Being a minority-owned business can have its challenges, but Tunista has leveraged AGC membership, mentor-protégé programs, and engagement to overcome obstacles.
Since inception in 2013, Tunista has been committed to supporting small businesses for their vendor and subcontracted dollars.
One example of mentorship is the company helping to keep DBE Construction’s trucks rolling—and most importantly—to keep working capital coming in otherwise slow times. In return, Tunista knows the added hauling capacity of DBE’s fleet is accessible when needed and is financially able to take on the work.
Additionally, Tunista Construction LLC received the Established MWDBE (Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) of the Year Award of 2019 from the National Association of Minority Contractors Washington (NAMC WA). The award is given to an established MWDBE which has demonstrated successful entrepreneurship, professionalism and exemplary leadership in diversity inclusion.
Since inception in 2013, Tunista has been committed to supporting small businesses for their vendor and subcontracted dollars.
Tunista achieved this through substantial business growth rates, maintaining a diverse workforce, using diverse vendors and subcontractors, and serving as an effective community advocate for inclusion in the construction industry.
Thank you for the recognition.