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OP-ED: Roofing company’s golf event pays it forward — and back
The first Nine, Wine & Dine Charity Golf Tournament, at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club鈥檚 Ghost Creek course on Saturday, will provide Tara Kramer a chance 鈥� in a roundabout way 鈥� to give back to the media that鈥檚 given her company, Ri-Ky Roofing, an opportunity to grow.
OP-ED: Parlaying relationships into cultural change
My career in construction has opened up so many fantastic opportunities over the last 18 years. It has allowed me to participate in cutting-edge projects, work with creative people and […]
DBE firm with rail experience helps contractor at Oregon Zoo
Lease Crutcher Lewis, construction manager-general contractor for the Elephant Lands project at the Oregon Zoo, is working with Salem-based R&R General Contractors to build a new passenger rail line.
Door open for MWESB fraud
Since 1987, the state of Oregon has certified more than 8,000 businesses as minority-owned, woman-owned or emerging small businesses. However, no one is monitoring whether they are following state regulations after they qualify for that status, which gives them preference for government contracts. That鈥檚 because neither the state nor public project owners such as the city of Portland believe the[...]
Portland Public Schools creates MWESB policy
The Portland School Board last week approved an equity policy that will create an 鈥渁spirational goal鈥� for 18 percent of all district construction projects 鈥� including new schools 鈥� being completed by minority-owned or women-owned contracting companies or emerging small businesses.
Turner offers free construction management course
The Turner School of Construction Management is accepting applications for its annual, five-week training course in Portland. The program, which started in Cleveland in 1969, is available to minority-owned, women-owned and emerging small businesses across the country.
Register for the 91视频’s DMWESB Contractor Networking event
The Daily Journal of Commerce鈥檚 quarterly DMWESB Contractor Networking event provides networking opportunities in a casual, intimate environment.
Registration is CLOSED! 91视频 DMWESB Contractor Networking Event- Thursday, January 12, 2012. Join Us At The Next One April 12!
to RSVP e-mail Sara Martin, [email protected] Registration for this event is now closed, please register early and join us at the next Happy Hour on April 12th with Stewart, Sokol […]
91视频 DMWESB Contractor Networking Event. January 12, 2012. FREE EVENT! Register Today
To register e-mail Sara Martin; [email protected]. This is a FREE event. Limited space is available.
Register for the 91视频鈥檚 DMWESB TopProjects event
The Daily Journal of Commerce will honor disadvantaged firms, minority- and women-owned companies, and emerging small businesses in the construction industry during the 2011 DMWESB TopProjects sit-down dinner and awards presentation.
Minority business development takes the podium at MED Week
The Business Development Institute holds Minority Enterprise Development Week as part of its mission to provide education and training for minority business development in Oregon. Each year, MED Week features a morning of training sessions and mini workshops followed by a luncheon and the presentation of BDI鈥檚 Minority Enterprise Awards.
Minority contractors concerned about rumors
Some local minority-owned contracting firms say they are the focus of rumors alleging they don鈥檛 use sufficient amount of minority-owned subcontracting companies and minority employees on projects.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
