Portland Metro Chamber Events
2020 Economic Forecast with Economist John Mitchell
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Economist John Mitchell returns to deliver an intriguing and entertaining presentation on the economic trends affecting Oregon and the national economy. What will 2020 and beyond look like? This event is a sell out every year; be sure to register early!
Gert Boyle Celebration of Life
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The family of Gert Boyle, former Chair of Columbia Sportswear Company, will host a Celebration of Life in her honor on December 5, 2019. The event will be held at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland and will begin at 10:00am. Family, friends and empl
SEMpdx Holiday Networking Event
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us, along with pdxMindShare, Mac's List, IABC, OEN and AMA after work on Thursday, December 5, 2019 to celebrate the holiday season by eating, drinking, and partaking in good conversation. Light appetizers will be provided, and there will be a no-h
Business After Hours at CommonGrounds WorkPlace
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
About the Host: CommonGrounds Workplace is a Workplace-as-a-Service (WaaS) operator delivering flexible workplace products and services to our members. Our company's enterprise-grade, human-centric workplace typologies create highly productive and brandab
2019 Alliance Holiday Open House
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for our Holiday Open House and Office Grand Opening! The Portland Business Alliance Holiday Open House is an exciting and fun opportunity to network with other member businesses. This ribbon cutting and celebration will feature festive food and
Building Business Connections: Nonprofit Spotlight at the Moda Center
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Building Business Connections’ Spotlight Series is back, and this time it’s all about nonprofits! Join us for a morning focused on the region’s nonprofit landscape with professionals, volunteers and supporters from the industry. About Building Business
Forum Breakfast: Making the Case for Free Trade
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
This month, we are focused on free trade, featuring local economist Kimberly Clausing. Her book, Open: The Progressive Case for Free Trade, Immigration, and Global Capital, has been featured by Bloomberg News, the Brookings Institution, and the Harvard Bus
ShopTalk at Fuze7 Marketing
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
About ShopTalk: ShopTalk is your opportunity to have an exclusive inside look at different Alliance member companies. Join fellow Alliance members to "talk shop" over coffee and a light breakfast. The event features open networking, member introductions
Business After Hours Hotel Monaco
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
About the Host: Experience true Portland at Hotel Monaco. Smart, savvy, fun and eclectic; eco-chic, family friendly and welcoming to pets, yet with an entire floor that is hypoallergenic, Hotel Monaco serves up cutting-edge Portland seasoned with colorful
Game Plan Bootcamp
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ready to create your business game plan for 2020? Get the entire Pregame goal approach in one workshop: Game Plan Bootcamp distills the best practices for creating your own success in business, based on Pregame Founder Ciara Pressler's book Game Plan: A
Forum Breakfast: Election Season Preview: What's ahead for 2020
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Hear from three of our region’s leading campaign strategists on what voters can expect in 2020. At our January breakfast forum join us for an engaging conversation with leading women political professionals who collectively represent a diverse breadth of e
Lunch with Leaders: with Marc Jolin
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
About the Speaker: Marc Jolin is the Director of The Joint Office of Homeless Services for Multnomah County. The Joint Office of Homeless Services was established in 2016 to oversee the delivery of services to people experiencing homelessness in Multnomah
Business English Intensive For Non-Native English-Speaking Professionals
6:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Designed for non-native English-speaking business professionals in the Portland-metro area, ProActive English presents our Business English Intensive - presenting information clearly and concisely. . The Intensive will consist of two small group training
Building Business Connections at the Moda Center
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Mirroring & Matching: Every buyer has a unique style of communicating, and the seller’s job is to identify their preferred style and mirror and match it. There are 4 basic styles: the Driver, the Influencer, the Steady Relater and the Compliant. Learning
2020 Board Retreat
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Make plans to join your fellow board members at the Alliance’s board retreat on Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the beautiful Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, Oregon. **More details coming soon** Rooms must be reserved separately
Maximize Your Membership!
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Maximize Your Membership gives all Alliance members and prospective members an opportunity to learn about the many benefits of membership and to connect with potential new customers and clients. The event includes 30 minutes of networking and a short pr
EPOP Last Tuesday at The West End Ballroom
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This month features nonprofit partners, Transition Projects Inc. and Girls on the Run Portland Metro. About the Host: For the description: The West End Ballroom is a quintessential Portland venue. Once a vintage movie theater now turned into a classic
Board Service Training
12:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Leadership Portland invites you to take part in a half-day training on the hows and whys of nonprofit board service. The training concludes with a happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m. Interactive sessions include: What Makes a Good Board Member? FEATURING: K