Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 26, 2012)
12______________Minority & Small Business Week___________ Saluting Minority Business Week Believing that life works when you get the support you need, LifeWorks NW helps clients break down barriers and build hope for the future. Mental Health and Addiction Service fo' 1 Healthy Cooenun September2&,2012 Minimum Wage Hike Coming law is essential insurance that Or egon workers and their families can maintain their purchasing power and continue to contribute to our local economies,” he said. State law, enacted by Oregon Brad Avakian, commissioner of voters in 2002, directs the Labor and the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner to adjust Industries, announced Monday that the minimum wage for inflation ev the minimum wage rate will rise to ery September, rounded to the near $8.95 per hour in January. est five cents. The adjustment accounts for the The 15-cent increase tracks a 1.7 percent increase in the Consumer average change in prices for day-to- Price Index over the last 12 months. day living expenses, such as food, Avakian called the increase neces shelter, medical care, transportation sary to help Oregon families make fares and other goods and services. Oregon is one of 10 states that ends meet in tough times. “Oregonians recognize the ris makes annual adjustments to its ing cost of living facing every one of minimum wage based on inflation us, and our strong minimum wage and the Consumer Price Index.' Lowest hourly wage will be $8.95 in 2013 Seven Locations in Multnomah County: NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. • N. Albina Avenue N. Mississippi Avenue • Rockwood Gresham • Milwaukie • St. Johns www.lifeworksnw.org equal opportunity employer Come Bid with Us Job Fair for Holidays Hires The Mt. Hood Community Col lege Career Planning and C oun seling Center will host a Holiday Jobs Fair, Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the College Center and S tu d en t U nion F irep lace Lounge at 26000 S.E. Stark St. in Gresham. The fair offers students and com munity members the opportunity to meet employers who are hiring for holiday and seasonal positions, as well as ongoing positions. Some of the employers scheduled to attend include Hertz Corporation, Colum bia Sportswear, Kelly Services, SWANK Audio Visuals, FedEx Ground, UPS, Express Pros, Kohls, Best Buy, and CampusPoint. For m ore inform ation, visit mhcc.edu/careercenter, call 503-491 - 7526. Portland Public School District welcomes interest and participation by MBE, WBE and ESB companies in our contracts for goods and ser vices. Throughout the year, we purchase a variety of items including office equipment, school supplies, paper products, maintenance services, construction projects and more. Please contact Lee Fleming at (503) 916-3113, or email at lflemin 1 @pps.net for additional information about bidding opportunities within the District, or visit our website at: http://www.pps.kl2.or.us/departments/purchasing-contracting/index.htm Elaine Holt Program Director, Purchasing and Contracting Portland Public Schools 501 North Dixon Portland OR 97227 Bantu Southern Kitchen s burger and fries are a popular order. Business Start paint, clean and open the restau rant. Her bottom line was that no mat ter what you're going through the battle is not yours, but it’s the Lord’s. Credit invites the community to experience Bantu Southern Kitchen continued from page 9 for the best food in town. And she of God and em braced her inner gives a shout out to her family and spirit to survive and prosper. thanks her supporters for standing Supported by several friends, by her side as she starts a new life she got the help she needed to journey.
