Roy Jay Named News Maker of The Year by Daily Journal of Commerce January 1, 2010 Roy Jay has been selected by the Daily Journal of Commerce as one of the News Makers of The Year for 2010. The business newspaper honors individuals each year that they recognize that have made significant contributions to the overall benefit of business in the community.
Minority Oversight Resolution Approved December 16, 2009 Nathalie Weinstein Portland city council today unanimously approved a resolution requiring the inclusion of at least one minority evaluator on all panels that review and award city contracts not based on low bids. "This is going to be a long process," said Roy Jay, president of the Alliance of Minority Chambers of Commerce, the organization charged with vetting potential candidates to sit on the panels.
Roy Jay to Emcee Annual Benefit for Ride Connection
Roy Jay continues his community involvement and philanthropic ways, nationally as well as locally. On Thursday October 29th, Roy Jay will be the master of ceremonies for Ride Connections Annual Gala. The event will be held at the Tiffany Center, 1410 SW Morrison, in downtown Portland and is expected to attract an overflow crowd.
New V.P. of Former Street of Dreams Homeowners Assoc. October 10, 2009
Portland Oregon business entrepreneur, Roy Jay was elected Vice President of the Altamont Homeowners Association at the annual meeting held in Clackamas County last Sept
Project Clean Slate Grows
The Portland Observer - August 14, 2009
Project Clean Slate, a program launched by local businessman Roy Jay that helps people who have been on the wrong side of the law get their lives back together, is attracting interest in other parts of the country.
Jay, who heads the local African American Chamber of Commerce, was in Norfolk, Va., last week talking to law enforcement and government officials.
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER ASSISTS NATIVE AMERICAN CHAMBER (August 2009)
African American Chamber President Roy Jay delivers a check in the amount of $2500 from the African American Chamber to the Native American Chamber.
Urban Life NorthWest Cover Story August 2009
There is no getting around the fact that Roy Jay is excited about the work that he does. There is a good reason why.
ROY JAY TO ADDRESS MULTI CULTURAL GRADUATION CLASS AT PSU (June 2009)
Roy Jay has been tapped to be the guest speaker at the 2009 class of Portland State University's Multicultural graduation ceremony scheduled for June 12th at Smith Memorial Center.
ALPHA PHI ALPHA AWARDS ROY JAY Portland, Oregon (May 21, 2009)
The Western Regional Conference of Alpha Phi Alpha in April 2009 attracted hundreds of attendees from 12 western states. Portland, Oregon business owner, Roy Jay was recognized for his years of outstanding business and community involvement.
The 4th annual 'A Knight to Remember'
This affair was held in support of Chess for Success and its mission to help children develop the skills they need for success in school and in life through chess
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Roy Jay Helps Man End Five Years of Running From the Law- KOIN News 6
Dion Weeks has been a wanted fugitive for five years. That's how long he's been dodging the arrest warrant, issued after he was busted on drug charges in 2004. But Monday, he ended that.
ROY JAY SPEAKS AT MISSOURI STATE LEGISLATORS CONFERENCEMissouri Legislative Black Caucus Foundation
He has been described as the entrepreneur's entrepreneur. Roy Jay is headquartered in Portland, Oregon but has a business foot print that can be found from coast to coast. He owns or operates no less than 10 small and medium sized businesses ranging from limousine transportation companies to parking garage operations to joint ventures in food services, advertising and other ventures.
What illegal drug use can cost you MSN Money, November 27, 2007
The Internet makes background checks a snap, so you can't hide. And even a misdemeanor drug conviction can have lifetime consequences and limit your career choices.
Project Clean Slate News Outlook Portland with Nick Fish Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3
Roy Jay Selected as Expert Presenter at Carribean Tourism Conference Portland, October 11, 2007
Portland, Oregon's Roy Jay, who heads the Oregon Convention and Visitor Services Network and also the newly appointed National Executive Director of Association of African American Meeting Professionals, will be one of the keynote presenters at the Caribbean Tourism Conference San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Project Clean Slate is back Oregonian Blog - Renee Mitchell - August 19, 2007
Let me start with the long-awaited news: Enrollment for Project Clean Slate reopens Sept. 1, 2007! The program has helped thousands of people regain driver's license privileges, expunge minor criminal convictions and get back on track to gain or upgrade employment, housing and other opportunities. On Aug. 15, Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed into law House Bill 3054 which provides $275,000, the first official funding for Project Clean Slate.
Giving Second Chances Fortune Small Business - July.August 2007
The clerk at Walgreens had a strange glint in her eye as Roy Jay approached her counter. Next thing he knew, she was rushing toward him, arms outstretched. "Thank you!" she cried, hugging the befuddled 6-foot 4-inch Jay. "I got my job here because of you." The clerk was one of the thousands in Multnomah County...
Jay's Way
Charismatic civic leader and entrepreneur Roy Jay makes it his mission to promote Portland. People can't help but hear his voice, that jolly, booming baritone when Roy Jay enters the room....
We're all about business. That's what Roy Jay, president and co-founder of the African-American Chamber of Commerce, considers as the single most important charge of the chamber.
Roy Jay Receives 'Newsmaker Of The Year' Award - March 16, 2006
In a packed house at the Governor Hotel, the who's who in broadcast and print media gathered for their annual event presented by the Royal Rosarians and other leading businesses. The primary purposes were to recognize various individuals whom they feel were in the category of Newsmaker of the Year for 2005.
January 1, 2010
Portland city council today unanimously approved a resolution requiring the inclusion of at least one minority evaluator on all panels that review and award city contracts not based on low bids. "This is going to be a long process," said Roy Jay, president of the Alliance of Minority Chambers of Commerce, the organization charged with vetting potential candidates to sit on the panels. 
Roy Jay to Emcee Annual Benefit for Ride Connection
nationally as well as locally. On Thursday October 29th, Roy Jay will be the master of ceremonies for Ride Connections Annual Gala. The event will be held at the Tiffany Center, 1410 SW Morrison, in downtown Portland and is expected to attract an overflow crowd.
New V.P. of Former Street of Dreams Homeowners Assoc.
African American Chamber President Roy Jay delivers a check in the amount of $2500 from the African American Chamber to the Native American Chamber.
Cover Story August 2009
be the guest speaker at the 2009 class of Portland State University's Multicultural graduation ceremony scheduled for June 12th at Smith Memorial Center. 
The Western Regional Conference of Alpha Phi Alpha in April 2009 attracted hundreds of attendees from 12 western states. Portland, Oregon business owner, Roy Jay was recognized for his years of outstanding business and community involvement.
Dion Weeks has been a wanted fugitive for five years. That's how long he's been dodging the arrest warrant, issued after he was busted on drug charges in 2004. But Monday, he ended that. 
He has been described as the entrepreneur's entrepreneur. Roy Jay is headquartered in Portland, Oregon but has a business foot print that can be found from coast to coast. He owns or operates no less than 10 small and medium sized businesses ranging from limousine transportation companies to parking garage operations to joint ventures in food services, advertising and other ventures. 
The Internet makes background checks a snap, so you can't hide. And even a misdemeanor drug conviction can have lifetime consequences and limit your career choices.
Project Clean Slate News
Portland, Oregon's Roy Jay, who heads the Oregon Convention and Visitor Services Network and also the newly appointed National Executive Director of Association of African American Meeting Professionals, will be one of the keynote presenters at the Caribbean Tourism Conference San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The program has helped thousands of people regain driver's license privileges, expunge minor criminal convictions and get back on track to gain or upgrade employment, housing and other opportunities. On Aug. 15, Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed into law House Bill 3054 which provides $275,000, the first official funding for Project Clean Slate.
The clerk at Walgreens had a strange glint in her eye as Roy Jay approached her counter. Next thing he knew, she was rushing toward him, arms outstretched. "Thank you!" she cried, hugging the befuddled 6-foot 4-inch Jay. "I got my job here because of you." The clerk was one of the thousands in Multnomah County... 
We're all about business. That's what Roy Jay, president and co-founder of the African-American Chamber of Commerce, considers as the single most important charge of the chamber.
In a packed house at the Governor Hotel, the who's who in broadcast and print media gathered for their annual event presented by the Royal Rosarians and other leading businesses. The primary purposes were to recognize various individuals whom they feel were in the category of Newsmaker of the Year for 2005.
