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Invitation to Bid – Colonia Paz II

June 23, 2021/in Community Announcement, Frontpage Article, Jobs /by Amber Faist

SUB-BIDS REQUESTED
Colonia Paz II
Lebanon, Oregon
Bids Due: 7/14/2021 by 5 PM
Pre-Bid RFI’s Due: 7/7/2021 by 1 PM

LMC Construction is soliciting bids for the Colonia Paz II project, which is phase II of our Colonia Paz project currently
under construction. Colonia Paz II consists of full development of the balance of the project site, construction of (4)
multi-family building which will contain (116) affordable housing units. Phase II also includes offsite work with the

continuation of Weldwood Drive.
Construction to begin September 2021.

All bidding documents & other information are located at link:

https://lmccon.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/EhKHEfBjeClKrhgvM2yIsvUBDNLiKNuxiWCo5YASSSyNPg?e=YlDf8d

*Project is NOT subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages.
*This project is required to comply with Section 3 hiring practices.

Bid Contact:

Ryan Duffin (ryand@lmcconstruction.com) & Noel Southard (Noels@lmcconstruction.com)

19200 SW Teton Avenue, Tualatin, OR 97062
P: (503) 646-0521 | F: (503) 646-6823

LMC Construction is an equal opportunity employer and requests sub-bids from all interested firms including
emerging small business, women-owned, disadvantaged, disabled veterans and minority enterprises.

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March 31, 2021/in News /by Jeff Fitzpatrick

At the Oregon Department of Agriculture we pride ourselves on the diversity of our workplace and are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and, ultimately, the effectiveness of our organization.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture takes pride in providing jobs within our community that offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and career-path opportunities for our employees.

Professional Development Opportunity

March 30, 2021/in News /by Jeff Fitzpatrick

This year the Professional Certificate in Tribal Relations, offered by the Institute of Tribal Government (ITG) in the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, will be opening five of its sessions to the public as an professional development opportunity. These virtual Zoom sessions will welcome guest speakers from tribal, federal, state or local government agencies as well as nonprofit organizations to provide a wide range of perspectives on each session topic listed below.

The sessions are currently pending approval for Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credits by the Oregon State Bar. Please feel free to contact us for any questions regarding MCLE credits.

Sign up for any or all of the sessions listed below. Each session is tentatively scheduled from 10am to 3pm. Detailed agendas will be available closer to each date:

Friday, April 9: “Tribal Governments & Governance”
Friday, May 14: “Intertribal & Intergovernmental Relations”
Friday, July 9: “Non-Federally Recognized Tribes & Non-Reservation Tribal Communities”
Friday, August 6: “Trends in Tribal Capacity & Emerging Issues”

Learn More and Register

ONAC IS HIRING!!!

March 23, 2021/in Community Announcement, Jobs, News /by Amber Faist

The Oregon Native American Chamber (ONAC) is searching for two part-time Small Business Resource Navigators and a Part-time Program Coordinator. We are looking for individuals who will have had previous experience/familiarity with Native entrepreneurial communities.

ONAC is a State-wide Chamber, focusing on support and Advocacy for Native-American business communities. We do this work through our pillar of service; Building Relationships, Education & Growth, and Economic Justice & Transformation.

These positions are based out of Portland, OR, but will remote throughout 2021. We will be responding to applicants by April 5th, 2021.

Please see the links below for more information.

PDX Small Business Resource Navigator

State-wide Small Business Resource Navigator

Program Coordinator

USDA is Seeking Applications for Funding to Support Rural Microenterprises

February 8, 2021/in News /by Jeff Fitzpatrick

Applications are accepted year-round

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for loans and grants to support rural microenterprises.

USDA’s R ural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) provides loans of $50,000 to $500,000 to establish rural microloan revolving funds that help microenterprises start up or expand. The revolving funds may be used to provide working capital, refinance debt, purchase equipment and supplies, or improve real estate.

The program also provides grants of up to $205,000 to help provide training and technical assistance to rural microenterprises and microentrepreneurs. Nonprofits, federally-recognized tribes, and institutions of higher education operating as Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) are eligible to apply. They can use the funding to support businesses with 10 or fewer full-time employees located in rural areas with a population of 50,000 or less.

Applications are accepted year-round. To discuss a potential project, contact Eben Fisher, Business and Cooperative Program Specialist, (541) 278-8049 x129.

For more information:

Questions related to USDA Business Programs in Oregon may be directed to a local Business and Cooperative Specialist.

Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships – Apply Now!

January 24, 2021/in News, scholarships /by Jeff Fitzpatrick

Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships – Apply Now!

The applications for 2021-2022 scholarships are open. The deadline for application submission is March 1^st. The Oregon Community Foundation annually awards over $10 million in scholarships to Oregon students through our statewide scholarship program. Two of these scholarship programs are targeted specifically to Native American students.

VERL AND DOROTHY MILLER NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP
Eligible students include Native American residents of Oregon attending or planning to attend an accredited school in Oregon to study a trade or vocational study (e.g., dental hygienist, nursing assistant, x-ray technician, etc.). Award amount varies, award is automatically renewable for up to four years as long as student meets criteria. Click here to download the application.

HOWARD VOLLUM AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP
Eligible students include Native American residents of Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington and Clark counties seeking post-secondary education or training in science, computer science, engineering or mathematics at an accredited school in the United States. The awards are for $3,000 / year and are renewable for up to four years but students need to reapply each year. Click here to download the application.

Criteria for both scholarships

* Participation in school or community activities

* Personal accomplishments or achievements

* Preference given to students who have a demonstrated commitment to and involvement in the Native American community

* Open to students with a Certification of tribal enrollment or descendants of enrolled members

Deadline: Scholarship applications are due March 1^stfor the 2021-2022 academic year.

How to Apply: Please fill out the attached applications (including transcripts) and mail them to:

Harper Pulsipher

Oregon Community Foundation

1221 SW Yamhill Street, Suite 100

Portland, OR 97205

The application can also be emailed to hpulsipher@oregoncf.org, faxed (503.274.2771) or hand-delivered to our downtown office. Applications and instructions are also available on OCF’s website at https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/

Questions: Contact Harper Pulsipher, Administrative Assistance for Scholarships, at hpulsipher@oregoncf.org or call 503.227.6846

For additional scholarship opportunities, please check http://www.oregonstudentaid.gov/.

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