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Looming launch

Busy, busy plugging away at launching the sophomore edition of OMB, scheduled to be posted late this week. Connecting with business folks in the area through the magazine has been a truly rewarding experience. There’s a vibrant and dynamic entrepreneurial community in Oregon, and ethnic minorities are playing an important in pushing the economy forward.

I recently took on the role as newsletter editor for the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon. I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute to the work of this fine organization, which is considered one of the leading business diversity leaders in the region. I’m humbled by the accomplishments of the PACCO leadership, particularly Jaime Lim, Simeon Mamaril and Dory Osilla Lim. Jet Pizarro has taken on the gargantuan task of organizing the second trade mission to the Philippines in 2007.

Last Saturday, the Asian Reporter staff had the wonderful honor to try out dragon boating, many thanks to the Wasabi Paddling Club. I’m happy to freelance for the AR, a well-respected newsweekly with a wide distribution across the Pacific Northwest. This summer, I wrote an article about Wasabi for the AR, and club organizers graciously offered an opportunity for the AR staff to experience dragonboating firsthand. The Willamette River runs through Portland, and water sports are a popular pastime for many native and transplanted Oregonians. The Wasabi Paddling Club is among the best competitive teams in the country and around the world.




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