Alliance Events
Life Sciences and Technology IPO and SPAC Overview Panel
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2020 was another active year in the life sciences and technology markets, despite the impacts of COVID-19. Join our panel with Moss Adams Partners Jeremy Kuhlmann and Findley Gillespie and Fenwick Corporate Partner Amanda Rose, as we recap 2020, look ahe
Environment & Sustainability Series - Session 1: Boeing's Commitment
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Session 1: Boeing’s Commitment Thursday, February 11, 1 – 1:45 p.m. (PST) Keynote Speaker: Bill McSherry, Vice President of Government Relations This session will highlight Boeing's vision and approach to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Video Forum: 2021 State of the Economy - The Power of the Pandemic and Pathways to an Inclusive Recovery
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us Feb. 17 at our Video Forum for the annual report release on the state of the region's economy. In early 2020 we were discussing record economic highs, days later the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the global economy, impacting our region with unprec
Environment & Sustainability Series - Session 2: vBoeing’s Products and Innovation
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Session 2: Boeing’s Products and Innovation Thursday, February 18, 1 – 1:45 p.m. (PST) Keynote Speaker: Steve Shestag, Director of Environmental Sustainability This session will provide an in-depth look at our products and innovation supporting environm
Trade War and COVID: Transportation Strategies to Make Your Supply Chain Competitive
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Gain insights into Transportation strategies during these Covid times to increase supply chain resiliency and manage transportation costs. Setup: Overview of transportation and why it is vital to supply chain Conflict: Economic and supply chain chall
EPOP Last Tuesday: Virtual Happy Hour
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Emerging Professionals of Portland (EPOP) for a virtual happy hour with guided breakout sessions. This month we will be featuring guest speakers from EPOP’s non-profit partners, Special Olympics Oregon and American Cancer Society. Special Olym
APICS WORKSHOP: DEMAND FORECASTING - BUILDING A FORECASTING CHAMPION
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
APICS Portland invites you to our Demand Forecasting workshop taught by a certified APICS instructor. Come learn from a seasoned instructor and share your experiences and knowledge with other supply chain professionals seeking to create a
Environment & Sustainability Series - Session 3: Community Investments and Environmental Justice
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Session 3: Community Investments and Environmental Justice Thursday, February 25, 1 – 2 p.m. (PST) Keynote Speaker: Cheri Carter, Vice President of Boeing Global Engagement This session will focus on Boeing’s environmental community investments and will
Building a Strong Foundation: Contracts for Construction
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
“Building a Strong Foundation: Contracts for Construction”, is an online event put on by Rational Unicorn Legal Services. The informational presentation is a part of “The More you Glow: Legal Seminar Series” that focuses on shedding light on small business
COVID-19 Vaccine in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Naomi Johnson, attorney with Bullard Law, will present key considerations for employers as the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available to Oregonians. Her presentation will include the latest information on distribution (both from the state and feder
Building Business Connections
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for a virtual Building Business Connections featuring a special presentation from Mark Mohammadpour, Founder and Owner of Chasing the Sun Health Coaching. Mark will be discussing ?Your Springtime Wellbeing Action Plan. Springtime is fast approachin
COVID-19 One Year Later: The Effect on Women in the Workforce
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
OBI’s 2021 Speaker Series is sponsored by Bank of America Oregon has now been battling the COVID-19 pandemic for a full year. Now, after 12 months of business closures and restrictions, social distancing and quarantining, the incredible toll on our coll
APICS CPIM 1 Certification Prep Course - Certified Production Inventory Management
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CERTIFIED in PRODUCTION and INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (CPIM) The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is one of the most recommended certification by employers worldwide. The CPIM program offers in-depth education for individ
Managing and Deploying a Remote Workforce
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presented in partnership with Paylocity The future of work is here. Is your workforce ready? Join OBI and our partners at Paylocity to learn all about managing and deploying an effective remote workforce. Attendees will hear from Paylocity’s Directo
The Nuts and Bolts of Client Service Agreements
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Nuts and Bolts of Client Service Agreements is an informational legal seminar focused of the functionality and importance of contracts in your small business. Every single business owner should have and use a client service agreement. It should be
APICS CSCP Certification Prep Course - Certified Supply Chain Professional
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
CERTIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL (CSCP) The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program is the first and only supply chain certification that encompasses the end-to-end global supply chain. APICS CSCP designees gain the skills to effecti
Video Forum: Are You Ready for What's Next?
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Portland has taken a series of hits over the last year: a pandemic, wildfires, social unrest and damage to our municipal brand. Moving forward, a top priority will be re-activating Portland's urban core--the economic driver for region and the state at-larg
Clean Tech B2B International Buyers & Suppliers Networking
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Partners: Business Oregon, City of Kobe, City of Setagaya,City of Sapporo, Portland - Setagaya Association of CulturalExchange (PSACE), Consular Office of Japan in Portland,Hyogo Prefecture, British Columbia Advance your business through Regional & Inte
APICS CPIM 2 Certification Prep Course - Certified Production Inventory Management
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CERTIFIED in PRODUCTION and INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (CPIM) The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is one of the most recommended certification by employers worldwide. The CPIM program offers in-depth education for individ
APICS CLTD Certification Prep Course - Certified In Logistics Transportation and Distribution
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CERTIFIED in LOGISTICS, TRANSPORTATION, and DISTRIBUTION (CLTD) The CLTD program helps you demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a broad range of supply chain logistics topics to set you apart from your peers - proving your high level of knowledge and skill
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
Click here to register for this event Join Grow with Google trainer, Corissa Saint Laurent for an informative and engaging webinar on how to Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps. You'll learn about Google's free tool to create a Business Pr
Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Join Grow with Google trainer, Corissa Saint Laurent for a fun and informative webinar on how to Use YouTube to Grow Your Business. Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and service
EPOP Last Tuesday: Virtual Happy Hour
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Emerging Professionals of Portland (EPOP) for a virtual happy hour with guided breakout sessions. Come here from Kent Lewis, President & Founder of Anvil Media on personal brand building. In the pandemic-shaped world, some marketers are struggling to
Reach Customers Online with Google
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join Grow with Google trainer and subject matter expert, Corissa Saint Laurent to learn how your business can Reach Customers Online with Google. In this session, you'll learn how Google works and how your business can be found. Corissa will share Google t
Virtual D.C. Fly-in: Congressman Kurt Schrader
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
For years, the Portland Business Alliance has partnered with Oregon Business and Industry and the Oregon Business Council under the Oregon Business Plan to take our federal agenda to Oregon’s congressional representatives in Washington, D.C. This year, goi
Make Your Website Work for You, hosted by Grow with Google Oregon
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Grow with Google trainer, Corissa Saint Laurent for a lively and informative webinar to Learn the Basics of Google Ads. Google Ads can help you grow your business or brand and showcase your products and services to customers searching Google or