Ontiveros and Associates, LLC

05/15/2024

Did you wake up this morning feeling like you have not been heard?

At the core of your pain is an old trauma that is replaying in your mind. It's not real!

Be Grateful. Now, you've identified the source of your pain.

Know that you're worthy!

04/29/2024

Struggling from Imposter Syndrome? Tired of living in Fear?

Join Dr. Nika White and I for Intentional Conversations where I discuss how I healed from imposter syndrome, internalized oppression and discrimination.

Join me for this transformative conversation

May 17th

8AM PST - 9AM PST

Registration link below:
https://lnkd.in/g3xBA4bz

04/25/2024

I'm honored to be joining Dr. Nika White for Intentional Conversations.

I will discuss how I healed from imposter syndrome, internalized oppression and discrimination.

Join me for this transformative conversation

May 17th

8AM PST - 9AM PST

Registration link below:
https://lnkd.in/g3xBA4bz

02/22/2022

Civil Rights complaints are the number one issue that often results in federal investigations. Kansas City should have hired Ontiveros and Associates to develop its airport DBE and compliance programs. Ontiveros is one of a handful of firms in the nation with federal oversight experience in both DBE and Title VI compliance.

City officials failed to track minority and female participation on the new terminal project, according to a Federal Aviation Administration document.

12/06/2021

President Biden proposed an ambitious goal in June 2021, to increase the share of contracts going to small, disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) by 50 percent by 2025, a projection of an additional $100 billion over five years.

ICYMI: The administration followed through last week and announced a set of reforms to meet the goals. As proposed by the SBA, the Biden-Harris Administration released disaggregated data of federal contracting spend by race/ethnicity and revised the category management guidance to expand the eligibility of SDBs.

Looking ahead in January 2022, we expect the SBA to announce additional rules to take effect, including a rule to lengthen the period of employee-based size calculations from 12 months to 24 months and a rule that would allow firms to choose between a 5-year or a 3-year average when calculating average annual receipts (AAR).

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman is spot on, “An equitable federal procurement strategy that prioritizes small, disadvantaged businesses will help level the playing field and rebuild our economy from the bottom up and the middle out.”

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Achieving President Biden’s new contracting goal will be a giant leap forward and make a big difference for many small businesses and communities across the country, putting an extra $50 billion into the hands of America’s small, disadvantaged businesses over the next five year...

12/02/2021

James Posey, we are grateful for your sacrifice and service to our country as a veteran, advocate for minority contractors and equitable procurement practices, and a businessman who paved the way for Black entrepreneurs.

Thank you for being unapologetic, thank you for being brave. We appreciate you more than you know!

Read more about the changemakers on the I-5 Rose Quarter Project: https://www.i5rosequarter.org/success-stories/James-Posey

11/11/2021

In addition to the $1 billion that the Oregon Department of Transportation will receive from the bipartisan infrastructure bill, $120 billion in new, discretionary spending will be allocated for competitive transportation grants.

Ontiveros and Associates is one of a few firms equipped and experienced in developing grant-making policies and strategies that maximize discretionary spending. Done right, contractors of color, large and small, could flourish and create good-paying jobs.

We expect another six months to a year until the regulatory language is drafted and in 2023 we'll begin to see the dollars doled out to state and local governments.

Holler at us for a consultation!

The money will be earmarked toward several highway and public transit projects.

10/27/2021

Tyrone Bailey Jr. got his start in construction at an early age by learning from his father, owner of Bailey’s Construction Unlimited in Portland. Generational wealth and economic mobility have lasting impacts and the potential to become even greater over time. From earning his CDL at 18 to joining Raimore at 30 as a field engineer, Tyrone Jr. is determined to pave his own path and make his dad proud.

Read more: https://www.i5rosequarter.org/success-stories/Tyrone-Bailey

10/18/2021

Did you know 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime?

With a staff majority female, getting checked is personal to us and we want men and women to get checked and take care of each other. It starts with BRCA genes!

What is BRCA? Everyone has BRCA genes. When BRCA genes are mutated, BRCA proteins are unable to fully repair any damaged DNA. This leads to Mutations in other genes that collectively increase the risks for cell growth that forms cancerous tumors.

Knowing your BRCA Status can help better navigate you and your doctor with health cares options.

The best FIGHT we can FIGHT is in which we are prepared for!

Breast Cancer Awareness month is for men too!

14% of Men with Breast Cancer Have A BRCA Mutation

27% of All BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancers occur in individuals with no family history of Breast or Ovarian Cancer.

47% of women with BRCA-Mutated Ovarian Cancer have no family history of relevant cancers.

Visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to know the signs https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/index.htm

10/14/2021

At the end of the day, our work is not about the project, it’s about the people. I’m so proud to work with the Raimore Construction team to help share these stories with the community.

Visit https://www.i5rosequarter.org/success-stories/ to check out several more stories.

09/23/2021

You've seen the stories we've featured of young people working in construction and you've heard about the economic benefits, too.

The time is now to position and prepare the next generation of skilled workers. These jobs are in high demand.

One estimate says the bill would add $1.4 trillion to the U.S. economy over eight years, but without enough workers, efforts to strengthen roads and public transit could be set back.

09/22/2021

Hispanic, Latino, Latina, or Latinx-we’re all one body. Shoutout to our fearless Latina leader for creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for associates to thrive! Who are you celebrating this month?