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Local Business Gains National Recognition
Local Diversity Business Named among Washington State’s Top 50

Issaquah, Washington – January 8, 2007 -In recognition of the economic power of multicultural businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading multicultural internet site, recently named Valerie J. Southern – Transportation Consultant, LLC as one of the “Top 50 diversity-owned businesses in the State of Washington (Div50)”. 

The Div50 is the 7th annual listing of the Washington’s top 50 diversity-owned businesses.  Ranging in revenue size from $1M to over $56M, the companies listed on the Div50 represent the state’s top multicultural earners and challenge the long-held notion that a diversity-owned business is small or insignificant. Div50 members are sought after by major corporations wishing to increase spending with diversity owned companies.
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Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year
Business Report Article
Certification can help women’s businesses
Designation opens doors to jobs, contract
By DeANN ROSSETTI

Valerie Southern of Valerie J. Southern Transportation Consultant LLC in Issaquah, prepares 20-year transportation plans for highways, roadways, bus systems, and public transportation. She advises local, state and federal government agencies on how to respond to growth and deal with their long-term transportation issues.

“I’m the only female-owned minority firm that does this work in the state of Washington, so (certification) seemed like a practical thing to do.” Southern said. “It got me in touch with federal contractors. It’s not a given that you’ll get a contract, but at least once you are certified, you’re in the queue.”
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Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year
Issaquah Chamber of Commerce
Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Names Valerie J. Southern 2006 Business Person of the Year

Valerie J. Southern
Valerie’s career as a Professional Transportation Consultant led her to the Northwest, where she provided the initial planning for the City of Portland light rail system. 

As chair of the Transportation Oversight Committee for the past 4 years, Valerie’s leadership has played a pivotal role in the Chamber’s effort to work together with the City of Issaquah for much needed transportation improvements both locally and regionally.

For the past three years she has served on the City of Issaquah’s Planning Policy Commission.
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Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year
Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year


 
   
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