OAME | Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs

1. 33 Years of OAME Tradeshows
This year on October 20^th, the 2021 33^rd Annual OAME Trade Show and Luncheon “Enduring Partnerships” will be moving back to the Oregon Convention Center and at this time will be in-person.
If you would like more information, Click Here!

2. 2018 Youth Conference Was a Success
Our 2018 Youth Conference took place on August 9th and we had 27 students take part in the business plan competition. Eight teams competed during the day-long event to find who could come up with the best business plan. We would like to thank all of the sponsors, volunteers, speakers and students who helped make it happen. To view our photo gallery of the event, click HERE.

Any questions about our next Youth Conference in August 2019? Contact Bill Prows at 503.249.7744

3. OAME Loan Program Ranked #6 Nationally
The Small Business Administration recently announced their top microlenders for fiscal year 2016. OAME placed #1 in the Western United States and #6 in the country for volume of microloans to borrowers.

DID YOU KNOW?….that OAME lends to business of any ethnicity?
Our loans go as high as $50,000 for qualified borrowers.
For more details call us at 503.249.7744

4. OAME Delta Park Business Center
731 N. Hayden Meadows Dr, Portland, OR 97217.

OAME has settled into its updated facility in the Delta Park Business Center, we are conveniently located in the growing Hayden Island district. If you have questions about our new location, please call 503-249-7744.

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5. Youth Entrepreneurship
The mission of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (Y.E.P.) is to provide training and hands-on experience to youth, with the support and mentor-ship of businesses in the state of Oregon and SW Washington. The program aims to promote and develop youth entrepreneurs and leaders statewide.

For more information click here.

Upcoming OAME Events

Access to Capital Orientation
– Wednesday, July 14, 2021
– Wednesday, July 28, 2021
– Wednesday, August 11, 2021
– Wednesday, August 25, 2021
– Wednesday, September 8, 2021
– Wednesday, September 22, 2021
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Free and open to the public
731 N. Hayden Meadows Dr.
Portland, OR 97217

Contractors & AEPT Meeting
– Friday, July 9, 2021
– Friday, August 13, 2021
– Friday, September 10, 2021
– Friday, October 8, 2021
– Friday, November 12, 2021
– Friday, December 10, 2021
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Free and open to the public
731 N. Hayden Meadows Dr.
Portland, OR 97217

Veterans Committee Meeting
– Friday, July 9, 2021
– Friday, August 13, 2021
– Friday, September 10, 2021
– Friday, October 8, 2021
– Friday, November 12, 2021
– Friday, December 10, 2021
9:00 a.m.
731 N. Hayden Meadows Dr.
Portland, OR 97217

Coffee and Issues
– Thursday, July 30, 2021
– Friday, August 27, 2021
– Friday, September 24, 2021
– Friday, October 29, 2021
– Friday, November 26, 2021
– Friday, December 31, 2021
– Friday, January 28, 2022
7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Free and open to the public
731 N. Hayden Meadows Dr.
Portland, OR 97217

Eugene Coffee and Issues
– Thursday, June 17, 2021
– Thursday, September 16, 2021
– Thursday, December 16, 2021
– Thursday, March 17, 2022
– Thursday, June 16, 2022
– Thursday, September 15, 2022
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Free and open to the public
Eugene Mindworks
207 E. 5th Av. Ste. 220
Eugene, OR 97401

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