Page A6 (Ebe JJortlanb CObseruer Januaiy 22. 2003 Port Targets Small, Minority Businesses Cannon’s Takes Top Honors C annon ’s Rib Express at 5 4 10 N.E. 33rd Ave. won two national aw ards from C itysearch, the nation's leading online Yellow Page Directory. Die restaurant w as nominated tor the 'Best Barbecue Award’ by local barbecue aficionados, one o f which claimed theeatery has the best hotl ink sandw ich and sauce in town. "Cannon’s is, as the kids say, 'da bomb!" another review read. C'annon’salso was2002 Editorial Winner for Best Barbecue. The res­ taurant was rated X.6 for food quality, P hoto m M ark \Y vshiaigtox / T i i i P o r ii w d O bsfrv hr 6.4 forambience, 7.5 forserviceandh Wayne Cannon. Andrienne Coleman. Tanikka Brosseau, Erin Harris. Shana Hoggatt and Shon for value. Wiley o f Cannon's Rib Express proudly display the restaurant's Best Barbecue Award. rr YOU ARE INVITED TO A PORT OF PORTLAND COMMUNITY FORUM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY H a b iC a r P ro g ra m Please join Port of Portland Executive Director Bill Wyatt at an informal THE CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT YOU DONATE CAN HELP US BUILD AN OREGON FAMILY’S HOME. gathering to give your input regarding Port activities. The forum will include a brief overview of the Port’s draft strategic plan followed by a question and answer session. Copies of the Port's strategic plan can be found at www.portofportland.com. If you prefer to receive a hard copy, please call 503.944.7056. Refreshments will be provided. II Wyatt, Executive Director Habitat for Humanity builds simple, decent homes for families in need. Your vehicle donation w ill generate construction funds we ll use right here in Oregon. Call now to arrange fast, fre e p tcku p . Y o u r k in d , tax-deductible donation is greatly appreciated Thursday, January 23, 2003 • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. McMenamins Kennedy School 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland PORT OF P O R T LA N D WE HELP O R E G O N B F ( t « t .. • ; N TOLL FREE 1 866 247 6262 (Tlje ^lortíanb © bseruer Web on w w w . p o r t l a n d o b s e r v e r . c o in /I a it quickly becomes more and more an electronic world, The Portland Observer endeavors to meet the needs o f our readers and Online registration system provides better access to business opportunities Nearly I .(MM) companies, inelud- ¡ng 170 certified small businesses, have signed up to do work w ith the Port o f Portland via a new on-line "Supplier Registration" system. The se n ice, which began in June, m akes it easier for small, minority- owned and wom en-ow ned busi­ nesses to com pete head to head for Port business opportunities. Since July 17, the Port has posted 37 solicitations foraviation, marine and adm inistrative contracts. "W e wanted to make it easier for all companies, large or small, estab­ lished or start-up, to leant about the Port's business needs,” said Port ofPortland Executive Director Bill Wyatt "This m akes it a lot easier for sm aller com panies to get on our radar screen and gives us a stron­ ger connection to our community as we work to meet this region's c ritic a l tra n s p o rta tio n acc e ss needs.” O nce registered, a business gains improved access to Port busi­ ness opportunities through ben­ efits including autom atic e-mail notification o f opportunities that match a firm 's registered capabili­ ties, along with dow nloadable so­ licitations and related documents. For more inform ation, go to the P o rt o f P o rtla n d w e b s ite at www.portofportland.com. Added Warehouse Expands Poweils.com P ow ell's Books recently an­ nounced the purchase o f a 60,000 square foot warehouse two miles from its flagship dow ntow n store. The facility will accom m odate an increasing online inventory and expanded order ful ti I Intent and ship­ ping functions for the com pany's w ebsite, Pow ells.com . “ W e consider ourselves ex- Coast Internet retailers haveclosed shop or scaled back. Powells.com reported 22 percent growth in O c­ tober 2002 over the previous year; and O ctober sales represented the site's most geographically diverse custom er base on record only 14 percent reside in the com pany's backyard, the Pacific Northwest. More than 70,000 surfers visit With all that the new facility offers — extra space for hooks and upgraded systems — we 're positioned to thrill more and more readers in the United States and around the world. — Miriam SontzofPowell's Books tremcly lucky to find a suitable warehouse within city limits and near some o f our other locations.” said Miriam Sontz, Pow elTsCEO of Development. "W ith all that the new facility offers extra space for books and upgraded systems w e're positioned to thrill more and more readers in the United States and around the world." The O regon-based bookseller's national reputation continues to grow at a time when many West Powells.com every day to browse among more than a million used books, including many rare and out- of-print editions, as well as a wide selection o f new, frontlist titles. Tlie new warehouse, thceompany’s second in Portland, resides on a three- acre lot and is nearly six times the size o f the building in which Powells.com currently operates. Structural renova­ tions have begun, and the first opera­ tions are scheduled to move there in late spring of2003. advertisers by going online. With the capability o f the Internet, the Portland Observer now reaches a broader audience, and thus sets your business in fro n t o f a new generation. 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The Lincoln City casino and convention center draws many area residents to its large variety of gambling opportunities. The casino also offers childcare and an arcade for youngsters. Call us at; C .A .S .E . Creating Avenues of Success and Equity In Advanced Technology (The ^Inrtbuib OfXiscnier s ib .M ix iy reach more people with banner ads call 503.288 0033 Who are Portland Community College C A S E students? We are students who are underrepresented in technology disciplines, including African Americans. Hispanics, Native Americans, and Women Keeping 4 Close Eye On Crime The C A S E program provides: Despite program cuts and budget shortfalls, returning Northeast Police Precinct Commander Bruce Prunk is positive the community he calls home will continue to make strides • • • Spraying Makes Progress in Mosquito Fight • • • Take a sigh of relief Multnomah County health officials are reporting success in the fight to nd your backyard of mosquitoes • Referrals to advising and campus resources • Internships and job-search CASE scholarships A financial assistance Industry related activities and events • Brown bag discussions Tutoring services Referrals to industry mentors CASE Club - opportunities to network with other advanced technology students CIS 100 TEKnology Career Exploration class Tuition waived THE ' REVIEW From border to border, from coast to coast here are some of the top stories making news across the United States and from around the world Explores high lech careers 2003 Winter Term CIS 100 Schedule Sylvania Campus CRN 1520® I J •ß Internet Mnn 6 00 » SO pm 2/10 Io 3/20 Room SS 10© Cantari Pally Mr Coy 503 977 4293 Cascade Campus CRN 1524« Tue A Thu 6 00 0 SO pm 1/21 10 3*22 Room TM219 Cowacl Sharana Bulchaf 503-978 5145 CASF wah ass http apoi per ertu rasa We want to talk with you’ Call us today’