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October09.2002_________________________ ^ o r t t a n i » © b a c r u c r MED Week________________ 87 If you think this is all we need to build the future Dien we’d like to hammer home a point. James and Marie Dixon display tempting foods made at their restaurant, Dixon's Rib Pit, located at 5804 N. Interstate Ave. The role o f today's construction / Dixon’s Ribs Rule by Popular Demand D avid P lechl /T he P ortland O bserver Whether it’s sizzling ribs with a side of greens or Dixon imagines some customers have found it easier a hot-link sandwich with macaroni salad, you just to shop the fast food joints on Lombard, than brave the can’t go wrong at D ixon’s Rib Pit. hit-and-miss access to their favorite rib pit. For owners James Dixon and wife Marie, cooking up ribs is simply second nature. I the middle of the Interstate Max construction line. “Barbecuing isjust in our family,” James explains, “this is what we do.” D ix o n industry is changing. We go far beyond sim ply building highways and high-rises. We’re com m itted to building a fu tu re fo r our region th a t includes quality education, efficie n t transportation, good career o p p o rtu n itie s and a livable environm ent - the basics fo r a sound economy. These days, our m ost im portant tool is the partnerships that help build strong econom ies. “This construction has affected us in more ways than we could have imagined,” Dixon says. In the thick of construction, he saw traffic flow outside his restau- ► Oregon Columbia > Chapter rant taper to a trickle. w o rk e d fo r Freightliner as a truck builder for a number of years before taking over a friend’s business to serve up his famous ribs and It's the kind o f taste that always makes you want to come back his w ife’s equally sought after sweet potato pie and other day was done and Dixon counted his till, he’d made just over $400 dollars. It was a good first day. O re g o n -C o lu m b ia C h a p te r ways had a good customer w w w .a g c -o re g o n .o rg base.” It’s easy to understand the most tender and delicious around. W hether your choice On his opening day four years ago, people came A s s o c ia te d G e n e ra l C o n tra c to rs “to our advantage, w e’ve al why. Dixon’s ribs are some of — James Dixon homemade desserts. piling in. He couldn’t believe the crowds. When the GENERAI COM But Dixon is quick to add, John Cisneros, Cisneros Construction, Inc., AGC Member is chicken, ribs, beef biscuits or sliced p o rk , you’ll get a fresh cut of meat grilled to perfection. C an’t miss side orders include, red beans and rice, Oregon's construction industry We build communities com bread, baked beans and M arie’s mac ‘n cheese. Though Dixon ’ s success lasted bey ond the happy Oh, and don’tforget dessert. Peach cobbler, seven- shock of that opening day, his latest weeks have up cake and sweet potato pie all baked from scratch are been something more of a game of hurry up and wait. equally delicious. The chocolate cake is dense, moist Hurry up and cook and wait for the crowd that may and unforgettable. SSPORT usiness nture Aarrin Bell is one customer that hasn t been “tripped- or may not come. Dixon lies on the Interstate corridor, smack dab in continued on page 89 Building a Better Tomorrow Through... More than a traditional trade fair This event is designed to introduce government agencies and corporations to minority businesses. Commitment & Opportunity & Awards Luncheon OCTOBER 11,2002 Inclusive Practices & Fairness Economic Vitality & Healthy Communities To ensure equal opportunity for all citizens and to build economic vitality, local agencies are committed to promoting and supporting the use of regional diverse businesses. MED Week 2002 Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Blvd. Portland, Oregon R egistration: 8:30 a.m. Trade Fair: 9 a.m .-12 p.m. • 1:30 — 4 p.m. Awards Luncheon: 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunchon: $35 (reserve by Oct. 4) Trade Show: No charge for admission Meet government agencies, corporations and prime contractors. Explore sales and service potential. Learn about support services for minority businesses. Grow your business. Build col laborative relationships. Receive an RFP/BID Fore cast Booklet of upcoming opportunities. In f p l In ie i For Information: 503-641-4553 For Registration: 503-259-0739 V P o rtla n d Community College We are honored to have this special opportunity to recognize, celebrate and help foster the numerous valuable contributions made by minority businesses in our region. ENVIRONM ENTAL SERVICES CITY OF PORTLAND C ity of P o r tlan d Bureau o f Purchases Buyline: (503) 823-6855 Harvey Locket (503)823-7892 www.cleanrivers-pdx.org www.ci.portland.or.us/purchase/purchase.htm MULTNOMAH COUNTY METRO Herman Brame. (503)988-5111 Ext. 24266 CinnaMon Williams: (503) 797-1816 www.co.multnomah.or.us/contracts © PORT OF P O R T L A N D rw u «M d W W W m e tT O -F C g IOTI. O tg T R I© M E T Rhonnda Edmiston: (503)944-7587 LeAnne Brown: (503) 962-2213 wwwportofportlandcom www.trimet.org I Mm Representatives from public agencies and corporations will host friendly round table discussions in their exhibit booths continuously throughout the day. Minority business representatives can sit down and get in-depth information on contracting and business practices right from the source. M inority B usiness O pportunity C ommittee Sponsored by the Oregon Federal Executive Board. Minority Business Opportunity Committee (MBOC) as part of the nation-wide Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week celebration
