In Her Own Words: Cyreena Boston (D) Candidate for Oregon House District 45

EDITOR'S NOTE: In the May 2008 primary races, Cyreena Boston won the Republican write-in vote and lost the Democratic primary.

Winter 2008 – "As a young African-American who has grown up in the district and has worked on issues of human and health services, I have also worked on organizing and building better partnerships between the public and private sectors." read more

Melvin Oden-Orr, attorney-at-law, focuses on small businesses in public works arena

Summer 2007 – Since starting his own firm in 2005, Oden-Orr is energized by the opportunity to work with small businesses – particularly those owned by entrepreneurs of color. Establishing his own legal practice after stints at Tri-Met and the PDC, Oden-Orr brings in-depth knowledge about municipal and public law. read more

Blending Tech Savvy with Business Acumen to Launch Startups

Winter 2007 – As the founder of two high-tech business ventures: Virtualosity Solution, LLC and Viet Tech Co., Ltd, Steve (Tri) Nguyen (pictured left) is following in the footsteps of entrepreneurs who have successfully merged their tech expertise with business acumen. read more

Lo's Contracting Expands Services

Fall 2006 – Since taking the plunge to start his own business in 2002, Amadou Lo, founder and owner of Lo’s Contracting, has expanded his service offerings and experienced increased revenues. What began as a one-man, one-truck janitorial service in 2002, Lo’s Contracting now employs 10 skilled workers operating five vehicles. read more

In her own words: Monica Kinnaird, founder of Chosenphotography, talks about her unique approach to portrait photography (Summer 2006)