IDEA Lunch & Learn: Manufacturing, Construction & the Trades

 Exploring Inclusivity as a way to retain individuals with disabilities into the 21st Century Workforce. Four local manufacturing and construction businesses and their employees will share their successes in hiring and retaining people with disabilities.  Who: All local Manufacturing, Construction and Trade Employers. What: Business to Business Disability Inclusive Hiring Strategies May 5th, 2022 from 11:00am […]

Building Your Toxics Reductions Team

Join Oregon DEQ and PPRC for the next strategic Oregon Metals Industry Roundtable geared toward small and mid-size businesses that want to use less chemicals, keep employees safe and save money. Share strategies to leverage vendor relationships and address toxic hazard reductions. Hear pollution prevention success stories with vendor support. Discover tools for less toxic […]

Athletic, Outdoor, and Life-Style Products B2B Networking

Advance your business through Regional & International Connections ??????????????????? Prosper Portland will host Athletic, Outdoor, and Life-Style Products B2B Networking Zoom Program from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2022(PST). The goal of this program is to connect regional A&O+LP product companies with buyers, investors, suppliers, and potential partners. JOIN AND LEARN MORE […]

Export Sanctions: A Review in Light of Current World Affairs

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As part of the Oregon District Export Council's Lunch & Learn series, this webinar will provide a recap on Sanctions, types, risk exposure and red flags,  and key market awareness considerations in light of current world affairs (i.e. Russia).  Bring your business concerns and questions for a productive dialog around complex issues impacting international trade. […]

 Discover Global Markets – Blue Economy – Info Session

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Join U.S. Commercial Service for the 21st edition of the Discover Global Markets business forum. The U.S. Commercial Service will help U.S. firms access a new age of ocean technology, sustainability, and logistics in key markets around the world. Forum fees are eligible for grant funding to Oregon businesses and Washington businesses. Join an Information Session on […]

Mid-Year Economic Outlook

Online Webinar

The Portland Business Journal and Ferguson Wellman Capital Management will host a Mid-Year Economic Outlook focused on the latter half of 2022 and strategic planning insights for both business leaders and individuals alike as we look ahead into 2023. This virtual event, on Wednesday, July 13, will feature analysts from Ferguson Wellman who will help […]

Cyber Insurance & Risk Mitigation

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Please join the Small Business Development Center, Mount Hood Community College, and  the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO)  for our 2022 Cyber Series on the 4th Tuesday of the month from February through September to learn the fundamentals of cybercrime and cybersecurity to better protect your business. Join our speaker, Christina Glabas, Principal Compliance Consultant and member of the Attorney […]

R&D Tax Credits: Food, Beverage, and Agribusiness Companies

Online Webinar

Food, beverage, and agribusiness companies are continuously developing new or improved products and processes to meet ever-changing trends in consumer demand; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives; and resource availability. These trends make food, beverage, and agribusiness companies great candidates for R&D credits, which can be used to reduce your organization’s tax burden and increase […]

Economic Update: A Potential Return to Low Inflation

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The US economic upturn is entering its third year, with a robust labor market and output reaching new highs. The Federal Reserve is attempting to combat higher inflation by raising interest rates. Join us for our webcast, Economic Update: A Potential Return to Low Inflation, featuring key considerations for financial institutions, such as: Fiscal and monetary policies […]

Wine, Beer, Spirits—Value Growth and Transaction Readiness

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Businesses in the wine, beer, and spirits industry have unique needs when preparing for a transaction and taking necessary steps ahead of a deal can help lay a foundation for success. View our webcast, Wine, Beer, Spirits—Value Growth and Transaction Readiness, to better understand the value drivers of a business including: What business features or activities […]