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Portland, Oregon business entrepreneur, Roy Jay is among one of four recipients that will be recognized by United States Senator, Jeff Merkley (D) for his outstanding business and community service efforts, especially in area of social justice.
Jay, a high profile business owner based in Portland is the founder of Project Clean Slate (www.projectcleanslate.com) that has assisted literally thousands of individuals in Oregon get a second chance to turn their lives...
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PORTLAND – The legendary Stevie Wonder was in Portland Friday performing at a benefit at Quartet restaurant in Southwest Portland. Getting to see the iconic Motown artist, however, wasn’t easy. There were only 200 tickets for the performance, which were going for a handsome $500 a pop and sold out quickly.
It’s also just before Wonder’s 63rd birthday, and if you think that sounds young for the 22-time Grammy winner, just remember, Wonder was...
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MLN Family Services presents a very special evening Dinner
“Taking Back Our Neighborhoods One Family at a Time”.
April 24, 2013
Reception 5:30 PM
Dinner and Program 6:15 PM
Speakers
Roy Jay, Entrepreneur, Community Advocate
Jason Hubert, Portland Police Officer, Member of Gang Enforcement Team
Delishia M. Pittman, Ph.D. Professor, consultant and clinical therapist
Arvenelle Chambers, L.C.S.W. Cares Northwest
Timothy D. Leavitt, Mayor of...
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April 7, 2013
Portland business entrepreneur, Roy Jay has been tapped as speaker for the City of Birmingham, Alabama’s Civil Rights Economic Development Summit in Birmingham April 26-27th, 2013.
Jay will be a featured speaker for April 26 and 27th. The summit is expected to attract 600 to 900 local businesses, government officials and corporate representatives. The Portland based businessman who is in demand for speaking, training and business ventures spends...
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A “WONDERFUL” EVENT - Friday, May 10, 2013 – At Quartet Restaurant
LIVE IN PERSON- PORTLAND, OREGON - Net Proceeds to Benefit Project Clean Slate
Motown legend Stevie Wonder will be in Portland on May 10 as part of his birthday celebration. He will be at Portland’s Quartet Restaurant on south waterfront. The one night only event commands a $500 per person admission which will include dinner overlooking the Willamette River and an exclusive performance by...
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Roy, I’d like to join you on FaceBook. I’m messaging you first so you can look at my FB page and see if you’d like me to join your page.
You’re one of my local heroes. When you were running for mayor, I really wanted you to be on the ballot. You’re one of the most accomplished citizens of this city and your example of hard work and success is an example of what is possible in...
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Roy,
You look better than Donald Trump and your gift eclipses anything he could offer on Apprentice. This is huge and more than being magnanimous in light of the economy. I think what you Shepard here sends a message of profound caring.
It is not what you say or what you do that matters. It is what you deliver! Who do you know would extend their self to a non family member to make such an impact on another person’s life. This is analogous to gifting the...
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The new Portland, Oregon Chamber of commerce video debuts in September in Washington D.C. and let me tell you, it is simply mahhhhh-velous! Be sure to take a peek…
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A special holiday fund raising concert for Portland area non profits and activities.
Friday , December 14, 2012 at the Oregon Convention Center Portland Ballroom • Door’s open at 6: 45 pm
General Admission Tickets Available Now! $100 before 12/8, $150 after 12/8
Ticket price includes special buffet.
Also featuring Portland’s own FUNkTASTIC
And special emcee Steve Dunn, KATU/ ABC News...
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[PORTLAND BUSINESS JOURNAL]
The city of Portland has finally signed a three-year contract that gives control over the city’s public parking garages to a Nashville garage operator.
Central Parking System Inc., working in a joint venture with Portland entrepreneur Roy Jay, will manage and operate the city’s six SmartPark garages. Central Parking had won a recommendation to manage the garages last year before the city, after outcry from local management...
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Portland, Oregon business entrepreneur, Roy Jay has been selected to receive the Robert Lamb Humanitarian Award from the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives at their national conference to be held in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 24, 2010.
Jay was selected for his outstanding achievement with in the areas of human welfare and social reform. Jay has been a repeat facilitator at the NOBLE Chief’s Symposiums and providing educational and...
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PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) – It’s an inspirational story of a woman who has overcome the odds and is now following her dream – a once homeless woman was awarded a scholarship so she can continue her journey in the medical field.
Melonie Powell has had a long, tough journey in her life.
At the age of 18, Powell was already trying to raise four kids.
While she was living in Minneapolis, she found herself in an abusive relationship that lasted for several...
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From:Lino Pavon
Apr 27,2012
To: President, NOBLE Roy Jay
Mr. Roy Jay (The Man)
I just wanted to thank you again for all that you have done for me. I
appreciate all the time invested in helping me get back on the police
bureau.
Again, thank you. If there is anything I can do for you and NOBLE
please include me. I’m very grateful.
Regards,
Lino...
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After 13 years on the run from law enforcement, Timothy Luther McNair decided to change his life — so he called up Project Clean Slate.
The Portland-based program, the only one of its kind in the nation, is a cooperative effort between the African American Chamber of Commerce, the Multnomah County Circuit Court and the County District Attorney’s office.
The program’s participants – if they are accepted and fulfill all its terms — are able to...
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Mr. Roy,
Just a quick note of thanks for your time, interaction and positive influence you’ve expressed toward my daughter, DeAusha Mauesby. Thanks for believing and understanding that she has done it right. I appreciate your entire team and would be interested in learning how I can serve with your supporters. Enjoy your day. I also phoned Ms. [] and sent her an email to express my appreciation.
Florence Stephens
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Roy Jay, known for his many business and community endeavors for the past 40+ years, is sometimes referred to as Mr. President because of the number of boards, committees and businesses that he has headed over the past four decades.
A native Oregonian, he heads the African American Chamber of Commerce, National Alliance of African American Chambers, and is one of the founding board members of the Alliance of Minority Chambers. He serves on the board of Oregon...
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Jay’s Way
Charismatic civic leader and entrepreneur Roy Jay makes it his mission to promote Portland
By Jennifer Anderson | The Portland Tribune, Nov 15, 2005
They can’t help but notice his flashy style, his unapologetic flair for making things less mundane.
And those who know Jay can’t help but admire his leadership in the community, even though they don’t know the half of what he does.
Jay, a 58-year-old North Portland native, is...
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Working out of the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, Roy Jay has an unusual talent of being able to convince fugitives to surrender. Using a telephone, email and a sympathetic ear, he has convinced drug dealers, gun runners, gang bangers and others to turn themselves in to authorities. Based in Portland, Oregon he uses his power of persuasion to travel thousands of miles back to the west coast to face criminal prosecution.
“I have never spent a...