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New Board Member
Marc R. Levy to address February Luncheon
Calendar of Events

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New Board Member
  Xavier BotanaHispanic Chamber Elects New Board Member

The Board of Directors of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (Hispanic Chamber) recently elected Xavier Botana to the board of directors. Botana is the Chief Academic Officer for Portland Public Schools. Botana is responsible for leading the design and implementation of instructional programs to meet the district's academic goals with a focus on closing the achievement gap.

 

Before coming to Portland, Botana was the Chief Officer of Instructional Design and Assessment for the Chicago Public Schools.

February Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Marc LevyMarc R. Levy, President & CEO of the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette to address Membership Luncheon in February
 
Marc R. Levy joined United Way of the Columbia-Willamette as its President and CEO on October 20, 2008.
An innovative community leader with 23 years experience as a United Way executive, Marc has a proven track record for success and an extensive background in nonprofit management, resource development and community partnerships.
 
In January 2009, the Portland Business Journal named Marc among the top 20 local leaders whose accomplishments "will set the economic tone for years to come."
 
Before starting his career in nonprofit leadership, he worked as an assistant professor at the University of Oregon, and held positions in the State of Oregon Mental Health Department. 
Calendar of Events
 
February 2, 2010        Latino Community Input to "The Portland Plan"
(Tuesday)                                                       
Time:                                       4:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.
Place:                                      World Trade Center
                                                  121 SW Salmon St., Mezzanine Level, Rooms 2, 3, 4,
                                                  Portland, OR 97204
Sponsors:                              Portland General Electric, Mayor's Office
Presenters:                            Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, El Hispanic News, Latino Network, Hacienda Community Development Corporation, Miracle Theatre, Multnomah County Health Department, Verde  
Cost:                                       None to Attendees
To RSVP, click here
 
February 8, 2010           Workshop:   
(Monday)                                 "10-Steps to Starting a Business"
Time:                                       5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Place:                                      Midland Library
                                                  805 SE 122nd Avenue
                                                  Portland, OR 97233
                                                  503.988.8392
Cost:                                       None to Attendees
To RSVP, click here
 
February 9, 2010                Workshop:
(Tuesday)                                "Essential Steps to Avoid Litigation"
Presenters:                            Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Law Firm
Time:                                       4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m. Workshop
                                                  6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. Reception/Networking
Place:                                      1211 SW 5th Ave., 19th Floor, Metolius Room
                                                  Portland, OR 97204
                                                  503.222.9981
Cost:                                       None to Attendees
RSVP is required.  Please click here.
 
February 18, 2010             After Hours Networking Event:
(Thursday)                             
Time:                                       5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Place:                                     The Living Room Theaters, Lounge
                                                  341 SW 10th Ave
                                                  Portland, OR 97205
                                                  971.222.2010
Cost:                                       None to Attendees
To RSVP, click here
 
February 22, 2010             Workshop:
(Monday)                                "Primeros Pasos Para Comenzar un  Negocio"  
Time:                                      5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Place:                                     Midland Library
                                                 805 SE 122nd Avenue
                                                 Portland, OR 97233
                                                 503.988.8392
Cost:                                       None to Attendees
To RSVP, click here.
 
February 23, 2010       Membership Luncheon  
(Tuesday)
Keynote Speaker:              Marc R. Levy, President & CEO of United Way of the  Columbia-Willamette
Time:                                     11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
Place:                                    Benson Hotel, Mayfair Ballroom
309 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
503.228.2000
Cost:                                     $25.00 Members/$30.00 Non-members
Corporate Sponsor:          Regence BCBS of Oregon
To RSVP, click here.
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