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F IN A N C E
P uzzled A bout Y our F uture ?
A t Wilshire Financial Services Group, we'll help you put all the right
pieces together. We know that rapid growth requires talented people.
T h a t’s why we are inviting you to attend our
1997 W ilshire F inancial
S ervices G roup
J ob F air
Wednesday, June 4th, 3:30 pm - &ÎW pm
Columbia River Red Lion Hotel
1401 North Hayden Island Drive
Portland, Oregon 97217
I f you possess banking, loan servicing, finance, or accounting experience,
we have numerous positions available for
highly qualified, motivated
individuals to join our dynamic team of financial professionals.
In addition to a young and progressive environment, Wilshire offers
competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Don’t miss this
opportunity to meet with our professional team of recruiters. We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
WILSHIRE"
F i n a n c i a l S e r v ic e « (.»rou p
Maintenance Supervisor
Administrative Assistant
Immediate opening for respon­
Seeking Maintenance Supervi­
sible, self-motivated person to
sor for a multi-shift distribution
work at a fast growing con­ center. Maintain all warehouse
struction co. Must be able to
and office equipment, includ­
prioritize and organize, handle
ing a state of the art conveyor
multiple tasks successfully to
system. Two to 5 years super­
completion, and be detail ori­ visory experience required.
ented. Ideal candidate will pos­ Must have experience with
sess a minimum of 3 years’ automated warehouse operat­
workman compensation claims
ing systems, including com­
p ro ce ssin g ,
w ord
&
puterized conveyor controls
wordperfect, spread sheet (ex­ and conveyor maintenance.
cel and lotus) proficiency, and Successful candidate must
a construction/industrial back­
possess excellent communi­
ground. Some medical termi­ cation and people skills and be
nology a plus. Send resume to:
a team player.
E C Com pany, Attn: Stan
Strickland, PO Box 10286, Send resume to: Human Re­
Portland, OR 97296.
sources, Dept. RVGMS, PO
EC Company is an Equal Oppor­
Box 83239, P o rtla n d OR
tunity Employer and Supports
97283, or Fax to: (503) 735-
A Drug-Free Workplace Pro­
4597. Equal Opportunity Em­
gram.
ployer.
SUB'BIDS REQUESTED
Inverness Force Main - Project #5152
City of Portland - Bureau of Environmental Service
Bid Date: Thursday, May 29, 1997 2:00 pm
M/WBE/ESB Firms Encouraged to Participate
TIC.The
■ ■ ^ r r n d u s tr ia l C o m p a n y
P. O. Box 774848 Steamboat Springs, Co. 80477
(970) 879-2561 Fax (970) 879-2998
Attn: Terisa Childers
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED
Nike Building A & B
Bids for Bid Items 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 15, 16 received until
4:00 PM June 17, 1997
Bids for Bid Items 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 received
until 4:00 PM June 18, 1997
Plans available for review at Kiewit Construction Pre-Construc­
tion office and major Plan Centers in Portland Area
P!
v a ila t! ? f >r purchase from Precision Images 503-274-7030
Prequalified subtrades: sitework, C1P concrete, precast, window
systems, millwork, drywall finishes, mechanical, fire protection & elec­
trical. We invite additional bidders on other trades. Phone inquiries
addressed to Joe Miller 503-228-4085, fax 503-228-4129
KIEWIT construction co .
215 V STREET
Vancouver, WA 98661
(503) 285-4687 or (360) 693-1478 Fax (360) 693-5582
We are an equal opportunity employer anti request bids from disadvan­
taged. minority, women and emerging small business enterprise.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Job Opening
Costum e Shop M anager - O regon Shakespeare Festival, has openmg for
experienced manager to run large shop, producing eleven productions in rep­
ertory system, in three theatres. Must possess strong interpersonal and orga­
nizational skills, as well as a good background in all phases o f costume con­
struction. Prior experience managing a large regional shop is advantageous.
Duties include management o f costume shop employees (construction, crafts,
wigs, and run crews), seasonal and show budgeting, long range planning,
liaison with designers, and communication with other Festival staff. Excellent
salary and benefit package for a year-round contract. Start date is January 1,
1998. OSF is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate
based on an applicant’s or em ployee’s race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disabilities, or any other character­
istic protected by state or federal law. Contact Production Manager, Oregon
Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer, Ashland, OR 97520. Phone:(541) 482-
2111, x 321, Fax: (541) 482-0446; e-mail, Talden41 @aol.com. No later than July
15,1997.
Undeveloped Social
Capital In
Neighborhoods I
By Prof. McKinley Burt
Last week we introduced the very
extraordinary idea that there was a lot
o f capital available in our neighbor­
hoods though not necessarily in the
conventional form, e.g. large bank
accounts, real estate or stocks and
bonds. On the contrary we have dis­
cussed ‘economic wealth in the form
o f Informational, Social, Educational
and Spiritual assets.
The “ Business Information You
Can Trust’ series that ran in my “ Per­
spectives’ column for ... weeks (end­
ing May 7) provided many excellent
models for using “ to advance one's
economic interests. In the interim,
readers have cited their own examples
o f how they have refocused their at­
tention in a structured manner --’’find­
ing gold in them thar hills’ as one man
put it.
Now, as for “social Capital” as an
economic asset there is no better in­
troduction than a reference to an ex­
tremely valuable book to be found at
the downtown public library, “G ale’s
Encyclopedia o f A ssociations.” In
that “Business Information” series, it
was cited as an incredible source o f
critical data concerning every type o f
enterprise. Today, we make a social
capital’ point.
America has been described as
“the joiningest country in the world!”
It has been said that “ Americans will
form an organization at the drop o f
the hat.” This process o f socialization
has served to aid and develop every
group imaginable where m em bers
have a common cause: crafts, profes­
sions, arts, sciences, academics, spe­
cific types o f business enterprises,
social and fraternal, am usem ents,
sports, governm ental, agricultural,
whatever, thousands!
This type o f socialization is “net­
working” at its highest level and, as
can be seen, there is a substantial eco-
nom ic and fin ancial co m ponent.
Communications is the key, and o f
course it must begin at the grassroots
level before common interests are dis­
cerned and people, neighbors, who
ever form an organization to advance
their causes; and most importantly;
use this type o f “social capital" to
develop and improve the neighbor­
hood: people, neighbors must talk
with each other.
Many decades ago - before the
term “networking” came in vogue - a
man named Dale Cam eige wrote a
b e st-se llin g book, “ How to Win
F rie n d s and In flu e n c e P e o p le ."
Americans by the millions enthusias­
tically embraced this somewhat struc­
tured method o f advancing their so­
cial and/or financial ambitions. It is
suggested that just as matter o f sur­
vival, minorities do the same.
L earning and d ev elo p in g the
communication skills key to the real­
ization o f this social capital must be­
gin at a very early age. Actually, par­
ents must take the initiative even be­
fore preschool or kindergarten in­
dulging (enduring) the som etim es
nonsensical chatter-whatever device
can be employed to advance the abil­
ity to actively engage in social inter­
course. Throughout all his schooling
the child’s communication skills will
greatly enhance his learning environ­
m ent and be reflected in his test
scores.
Speaking o f organizations (and
organizing), I often have written here
o f the value o f children’s ‘and’ youth
clubs built around activities which
they them selves can develop and
structure. 1 have received many fa­
vorable com m ents when I detailed
‘real-tim e’ experiences where this
‘se lf-re lia n c e ’ p rin cip le w as em ­
ployed. This as opposed to the “Top
Down” technique where all the agen­
das and rules are prescribed by ‘ex­
perts’ and program directors.
As a consequence, we are failing
to develop very many youth with the
people and organizations skills nec­
essary” To Win Friends And Influ­
ence People” where this type o f so­
cial capital is key to one’s economic
survival and advancement.
Next week we will expand this dis­
cussion and examine ‘adult ’ capital.
T he K orean A merican R ssociition
of
O regon
Living Color, 5001 N.E. MIK Blvd.,
Portland, OR 97211; Phone: 287-7788
Boston Market, 726 N.E. Klllingsworth
Portland, OR. 97211; Phone: 282-6776
Bargain Place Meet, 710 N.E. Klllingsworth
Portland, 97211; Phone: 287-8082
Dekum Food Market, 800 N.E. Dekum
Owner: Sonny Kim; Phone: 283-1240
Alberta St Market, 915 N.E. Alberta
Portland, OR 97211; Phone: 281-6388
Knott St. Grocery, 2709 N.E. 7th
Portland, OR 97212, Phone: 284-7490
Binsuiorth Market, 5549 N.E. 30th Ave.
Portland, OR 97211; Phone: 281-0479
Mid-K Beauty Supply, 5411 N.E. MLK Blvd.
Portland, OR 97211; Phone: 335-0271
Superfine Foods, 4803 N. Lombard
Portland, OR 97203; Phone: 283-3866
LeAho Chateau, L.T.D. DBA King Food Mart
3510 M.L.K. Blvd., Portland, OR 97212
Phone: 281-0357
C.l. Inc.; DBA Prescott Corner Maket
1460 N.E. Prescott, Portland, OR
Phone: 284-7418
J's Food Mart, 3275 N.E. Klllingsworth
Portland, OR 97211; Phone: 281-8489
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