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^îortlaub (Dbscruer A p r il 25. 2012 Page 5 Minority Entrepreneurs Trade Show Job creation is focus of annual event The Oregon Association of Mi nority Entrepreneurs (OAME) is presenting its 24th annual Luncheon and Trade Show on Thursday, May 10, beginning at 10 a.m. and con cluding at 3 p.m. at the Oregon Con vention Center. The tradeshow will host over 120 small and large businesses exhibi tors; state, county and federal gov ernment agencies; and business de velopment resources that assist mi nority, women and emerging small businesses. Tradeshow admission is free and luncheon tickets are still available for $65. “The OAM E Trade Show is a personal, face-to-face forum to make sales, netw ork and obtain re s o u rc e s a m o n g b u s in e s s e s large and sm all, new entrepre neurs, business developm ent and c o a c h in g re sources,” said Sam B ro o k s, O A M E founder and chair man of the board. This year’s theme is “Partnerships: Cre ate Jobs.” A panel of OAME members and sup porters will discuss how p a rtn e rsh ip s have created oppor tunity for minority $am Brooks women and emerging small businesses. Brooks will medi ate the discussion where the panel m em bers in clu d e S andra McDonough of the Portland Busi ness Alliance; Mel Sears of Par sons Brinckerhoff; Andrew Colas of Colas C onstruction; Simone Brooks of Brooks Staffing; and Cheryl Myers of the Oregon Governor’s Office. The Oregon As sociation of Minor ity E ntrepreneurs was founded in 1987 to promote minority, women, emerging small business own ers, entrepreneur- ship and economic development. For registration, e x h ib it and lu n cheon information or reservations, visit oame.org or call Modena Perry at503-249-7744. Kenton to Open Farmers Market Food and fun on Fridays starting June 1 Portland Farmers Market is break ing ground on a new farmer’s market location in the Kenton neighbor hood in north Portland, where resi dents can buy local produce and goods and hear local music on Fri day nights, beginning June 1, from 3 pm to 7 pm. “We are thrilled to partner with local community leaders and busi ness owners to open this new mar ket in the heart of the growing Kenton business district,” said Jaret Foster, senior market manager of Portland Farmers Market. “The par ticipation of neighboring busi nesses, the unique location, and the live music will create a festive, street- fair atmosphere.” The market, located at North McClellan Street on each side of Denver Avenue, will feature 35 ven dor stalls brimming with farm-fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and other specialty foods. The Kenton Business Associa tion and Kenton Neighborhood Association played an integral role in bringing the market to the historic neighborhood. Surrounding busi nesses, including C ason’s Fine Meats, E-San Thai Cuisine, Kenton Station, Pizza Fino, Po’ shines Café, Posies Bakery and Café, and others, will stay open to engage with market vendors and shoppers. “We are grateful to Portland Farmers Market for helping to bring this market to our neighborhood,” said Jessie Burke, chairperson of Kenton Business Association and owner of Posies Bakery and Café. “The market will be such a boon for our budding business district, at tracting both local residents and other Portlanders to downtown Kenton every Friday.” Burke added that the Kenton Business Association has desired a farmers market in the neighborhood for some time, and after a commu nity survey, they learned residents and business owners were both supportive and excited about an afternoon market. As with all other Portland Farm ers Market locations, Kenton mar ket, which will be the eighth weekly market location, will enable shop pers eligible for SNAP benefits will be able to receive $ 1 tokens using their Oregon Trail Card to purchase fruit, vegetables, meat, bread, cheese and some baked goods. After graduating from PCC, Sharon Maxwell-Hendricks entered the construction field and stood out as one of the only African American women. Twenty years later, she still stands out — now for her success as the owner of Boanerges Group LLC, a general contractor in North Portland. Read more at opportunity.pcc.edu F™ w K / Portland Com m unity College OPPORTUNITY - THEN NOW ALWAYS Conversations about you should include you. You’ve earned a say about the future of Medicare and Social Security. That’s why AARP is taking the debate out from behind closed doors in Washington—making sure that you know what the politicians are saying and that you have a voice. When it comes to keeping Medicare and Social Security strong for future generations, you’ve earned a say. To make your voice heard, visit earnedasay.org. 42^ You’ve Earned a -AARP
