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2007 s p e c ia l e d i l ioti
PDC is entering one o f its most exciting periods
ever a n d we 're reconnecting with the community
like never before. Between now and May, we w ill
be holding a ll o f our Board o f Commissioner
meetings a t community locations around the city.
In addition to our regular business, we 'll have a
“town hall" where you can ask questions o f the
Board and staff, raise issues, a nd get informa­
tion. Please check our web page a t www.pdc.us
fo r the dates, times, a nd locations.
Starting with our annual diversity report, I
w ill also be sharing new developments with you
through our website. We'll use the site to point you
to more detailed information, a nd our commit­
Bruce Warner, Executive Director,
Portland Developm ent Commission
ment to community w ill continue. Thank you fo r
January 2007
the opportunity to serve you a nd our city.
Announcing the 2005-2006 Annual Diversity in
Contracting and Workforce Training Report.
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• Minority, Women and Emerging Small Busines
for construction was 20.1 percent, surpassing the
total of $13 million. MBE construction firms accounted
total utilization. The highest single category was African Americ
businesses at $3.6 million.
• Minority and female workers totaled 23.97 percent of all construction hours.
• PDC exceeded its 20 percent apprenticeship goal with a rate of 26.7 percent.
More than 24 percent of all apprentices were minority and female.
• Total PDC utilization of M/W/ESB firms was 19.1 percent toward the annual
goal of 20 percent.
To review the entire report, including the South Waterfront Central District
Diversity in Contracting and Workforce Report, go to www.pdc.us/mwesb.
Investing in Portland's Future
PDC
PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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www.pdc.us
222 NW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
tel: 503.823.3200 • fax:
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