Carmen Rubio Discusses Community Engagement
Summer 2008 - Carmen Caballero Rubio serves as the lead contact for Portland Mayor Tom Potter's office on community partnerships, citizen outreach and recruitment. She is also the point-of-contact for immigration and diversity issues; the Human Rights Commssion; Immigrant and Refugee Task Force; Boards and Commissions Coordinator; liaison to Rose Festival and Royal Rosarians. read more |
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Q&A with Lydia Muñiz, Governor’s Advocate for Minority, Women and Emerging Small Businesses
Winter 2008 - "Competition is healthy and makes one a better businessperson; you’re constantly evaluating and analyzing your services and operations.
The challenge for small businesses is that they are competing with larger businesses now. The pressures are much greater for our business communities of color."
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Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs seeks to involve more blacks in political process
Summer 2007 - "Blacks continue to deal with residuals of institutionalized racism and discrimination. While it is commonly quoted that since the Civil Rights Movement, we have made great progress and there are many people who have opportunities in the workforce. But there are still many others who are facing bias, and not receiving opportunities, when opportunities clearly exist." read more |
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Rural Entrepreneurship Boosted by Efforts of Statewide Collaborative
Spring 2007 - Connecting Oregon for Rural Entrepreneurship (CORE) encourages entrepreneurship in rural Oregon by assessing needs and resources, as well as expanding services to help entrepreneurs start and grow successful rural businesses. read more |
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ODOT Offers Opportunities for Small Contractors to Thrive in State’s Burgeoning Construction Industry
Spring 2007 - For Big J Construction, based in Medford, Ore., good fences also provide good business opportunities. Owner Jesse Williams III, who established his firm in 1997, is delighted with the opportunity to double his workforce, increase Big J’s revenues and build upon future contracting opportunities through the state’s bridge program. read more |
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Mercy Corps NW Enables Growth for Local Small Businesses
Winter 2007 - Managing capacity with limited resources isn’t easy for any fledgling business. Mix in the challenges of expertly juggling time and other finite resources, and it’s a wonder how small business owners get past the initial hurdles to sustain growth. For Lina Garcia and husband Edgar, owners and operators of La Puntada Loca, a custom embroidery shop, obtaining financial support from Mercy Corps NW came at the right time to enable their business to move forward. read more |
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ONABEN Fuels Entrepreneurship Among Native American Communities
Fall 2006 - Through programs that link would-be entrepreneurs and small business owners with knowledge and resources, ONABEN has served as the catalyst for Native American entrepreneurs to move their ideas forward. read more |
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Diversity Economic Empowerment Day
Fall 2006 - “PDX Confidential seeks to build upon our community’s foundation and enrich the future by adding ‘flavor’ to the mix,” said Harold Williams II, who served as master of ceremonies at the event. read more |
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Governor: State Works for Small Business
Fall 2006 - Addressing an audience of small business owners and entrepreneurs, Gov. Ted Kulongoski highlighted Oregon’s economic recovery and emphasized that there’s plenty of good news for businesses across the state. read more |
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Summer 2006 - Led by executive director Gale Castillo, who has years of experience in the public and private sectors, the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber assists members with a wide variety of business issues, from business plan development to enhancing bookkeeping and accounting systems, to assistance and support with obtaining financing. read more |
Groups promote business networking among Asian-Americans
Summer 2006 - The Portland area is home to a diverse community of Asian Pacific Americans. It’s no wonder there are plenty of business networking opportunities for APA entrepreneurs and professionals or those who are interested in making connections with Asian business leaders. read more |
City of Portland Bureau of Purchases
Summer 2006 - From construction projects to professional services, the City of Portland actively seeks opportunities to work with minority-owned, women-owned, and emerging small businesses, said Loretta Young, Contractor Development Supervisor. “Our primary role is to work with different bureaus in the City of Portland to assure that opportunities are provided to women- and minority-owned firms and emerging small businesses and entrepreneurs,” she said. read more |
