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Career & Education March 25, 2015 Meeting Future Challenges Agenda set for OAME trade show The Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) presents its 27th annual Luncheon and Trade Show Thursday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oregon Convention Center. The event will host over 130 small and large businesses ex- hibitors; state, county and fed- eral government agencies; and business development resourc- es that assist minority, women and emerging small business- es. Tradeshow admission is free and luncheon tickets are still available for $75. “The OAME Trade Show is a personal, face-to-face forum to make sales, network and obtain resources among busi- nesses large and small, new entrepreneurs, business devel- opment and coaching resourc- es,” said Sam Brooks, OAME founder and chairman of the Board. This year’s theme is “Meet- ing Future Challenges.” A pan- el presentation will focus on changing demographics, envi- ronmental changes, technolog- ical breakthroughs and the in- ternationalization of business. Each panelist will provide ex- amples of how these topics will FIRST PUBLIC HEARING regarding the PORTLAND POLICE BUREAU SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Thursday, April 2, 2015, 5:30-8:30pm Charles Jordan Community Center (in the small gym) 9009 N. Foss Avenue, Portland, OR In accordance with the City of Portland Settlement Agreement with the US Department of Justice, the Community Oversight Advisory Board will hold its first public hearing to gather input in the form of public and written comments on the Portland Police Bureau’s community engagement and outreach efforts. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Questions: paul.demuniz@gmail.com ADA accommodations: brad.a.taylor@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-2031 Sam Brooks impact us in the future and how to prepare for them. The Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs was founded in 1987 to promote minority, women, emerging small business owners, entre- preneurship and economic de- velopment. The organization has grown to over 800 mem- bers in Oregon and Southwest Washington representing 56 countries of origin. OAME offers businesses and entrepreneurial technical assistance, access to capital, administrative support, busi- ness incubation and network- ing opportunities. For trade show registration, exhibit and luncheon information or reser- vations, visit oame.org or call Bill Prows at 503-249-7744. Bring Diversity to Your Business Portland General Electric is gearing up to host its annual Diversity Summit for Portland businesses and organizations. The conference, which fea- tures two keynote speakers and over 10 breakout seminars will emphasize the importance of how diversity and inclusion improve the ability for organiz- ers to attract and retain diverse employees and customers. This year’s keynote speak- ers will be Frans Johansson, best-stelling author of “The Medici Effect” and “The Click Moment,” and Bruce Tulgan, internationally recognized ex- pect on engaging young people in the workplace and one of the leading expects on leadership and management. Page 7 2015 In memory of Joyce Washington and Charles Washington for their tireless work in the Portland Community. Come join us on May 16, 2015 at SEI, 3920 N. Kerby, Portland, OR 97217 Featuring many top athletic talents from Portland high schools, in match-up basketball games for both boys and girls. Excellent ad rates are available for our ad sponsors. Ad deadline is May 5th, 2015. Contact us TODAY for the best ad rates and placement. Frans Johnansson The Diversity Summit will take place on Tuesday, April 7 at the Oregon Convention Cen- ter on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. To register or learn more about the summit, visit pgediversitysummit.com or call 503-226-2377. Joyce Washington Classic For more info: Mark Washington -- email: markw@portlandobserver.com or Phone: (503) 288-9443 Talunaka Washington -- email: talunaka@yahoo.com SPONSORS: