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Green Program & Community Outreach Assistant

Job Description: The green program assistant will work under LatinoBuilt’s Green Contractors Program supporting the development and implementation of the program. The green program assistant will be a key player contributing to the launch of our emerging program funded largely under Portland’s Climate Investment plan, and other Energy Efficiency industry investments. This position will get to interact directly with LatinoBuilt member minority owned businesses. Leading essential member outreach work

Training Coordinator

Job Description: We are seeking a Training Coordinator to play a pivotal role in planning, implementing, and overseeing our construction education program. This program is essential in providing the education and training necessary for business owners and Pre-Apprentices to excel in the construction industry. The Training Coordinator will work closely with program participants, instructors, and other team members to ensure the successful delivery of our education program. The Training

‘LatinoBuilt’ provee capacitación para latinos interesados en la industria de la construcción

Article by Univision Portland by Eduardo Antonio Hernández PORTLAND, Ore. - Latinos en busca de adquirir conocimiento en la industria de la construcción ahora cuentan con una nueva herramienta ya que el 30% de la industria está representada por latinos. En Portland, inició el primer taller de 8 semanas donde 12 estudiantes aprenderán lo básico de la construcción. Después de esta capacitación, habrá 2 talleres adicionales. “Este programa es un

LatinoBuilt Announces Departure of Executive Director

Sept 15, 2023 | Dear Friends, Members, and Supporters, LatinoBuilt announced today that their Executive Director, George Carrillo, will depart from the organization effective September 21, 2023. George has been instrumental in the growth and success of LatinoBuilt and has been an essential team member for this year. The LatinoBuilt Board of Directors sincerely thanks and appreciates George’s contributions in the past year. Under George’s leadership,

LatinoBuilt Speakers Present at Home Performance Conference in Seattle

LatinoBuilt’s energy efficiency efforts were highlighted at the National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show (NHPC’23) held April 17-20, 2023 in Seattle.  Two featured speakers from LatinoBuilt included Berenice Lopez-Dorsey and Adrian Arenas, who shared their knowledge in residential energy efficiency with thousands of conference participants at the 37th NHPC’23 annual event. LatinoBuilt co-founder Berenice Lopez-Dorsey presented as part of a panel on “Building Bridges and Opening Doors: Creating and

LatinoBuilt earns two DJC Oregon Building Diversity Awards

The Daily Journal of Commerce 2023 Diversity Awards held March 30, 2023, recognized LatinoBuilt for its design-build commercial office project. In addition, Bryan Ortiz, LatinoBuilt Foundation advisory board member and AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter Safety Management Consultant was recognized for his individual contributions to building equity. The new LatinoBuilt offices, which opened in spring of 2022, are critical to helping the trade association expand its mission to support and empower Latino-owned

LatinoBuilt Annual Toy Drive 2022

LatinoBuilt’s Holiday Toy Drive provides gifts for 150+ children from Morrison Child & Family Services and St. Anne Catholic Church in Gresham. We developed these two partnerships in our community last year and are continuing this year to help spread the holiday cheer among families and children in need! Contribute to the magic of the season ~ donate today! Drop items off at LatinoBuilt’s offices now thru Dec 11th. For more information, contact Dulce

Changemaker: Rosa Martinez paves the way for other Latino-owned business in the construction industry

Read Story on ETO's website Spotlight by LatinoBuilt Partner, Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) Rosa Martinez is the co-founder and president of Professional Minority Group (PMG), a facility asbestos and lead abatement company. Martinez started the company over 20 years ago with her husband after he was let go from his previous job. As small business owners, they faced many challenges, including a lack of access to industry

LatinoBuilt Member Testimonial | JC Pro-Builders Construction LLC

Get to know LatinoBuilt member, Brenda Castillo who shares with us why she loves and values being a LatinoBuilt member and the services she’s received so far. Take a look for yourself in our Member Testimonial video shot in 2021. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Conoce a nuestro miembro de LatinoBuilt, Brenda Castillo que nos comparte con nosotros el porque ella

Hispanic Heritage Month Wrap Up

We’re wrapping up Hispanic Heritage Month by showcasing some of the members we’ve supported this past year with digital marketing/technical support services with the grant from Business Oregon. They’re building great businesses, and we encourage you to get to know them. Thank you, Diego Diaz Photography, Birdee Media, Madeline Turnock, APR, Aria Media, and Twirl Advertising & Design, LLC, for lending your expertise to these members! Estamos concluyendo el Mes

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