The most prominent business leaders of color in the Oregon and Southwest Washington region were in attendance at the Minority Business Opportunity Committtee Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week luncheon and trade show. Held at the Oregon Convention Center, the event honored some of the successful minority business owners in the region. In the past year, Colors of Influence has had the privilege of profiling the accomplishments of many exemplary business leaders of color who were in attendance at the event. Faye Burch , principal of F.M. Burch & Associates Inc., received two awards: Professional Service Firm of the Year and the Small Business Administration Small Business Champion Award. Faye, one of the co-founders of the National Association of Minority Contractors of Oregon (NAMCO) is a tireless advocate for small and minority-owned businesses. F.M. Burch & Associates Inc. specializes in public involvement, and community and business development projects. Presenting th...
Book reviews by Maileen Hamto focus on racial identity, social justice, decoloniality, indigeneity, and spirituality.