Events

Manufacturer Listening Session

Manufacturers: You're Invited to Share Your Story On May 4th 2021 at 3pm OMEP and Prosper Portland will host a listening session for Oregon manufacturers from across the state, turning our usual agenda on its head. The purpose of this session is to hear about the real issues facing Oregon manufacturers. Manufacturers: this is your […]

COMPLYING WITH DOD CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS – WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED

The Pacific Northwest has been the site for a pilot program to help businesses comply with Department of Defense supplier cybersecurity requirements, such as the emerging Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This event will share lessons learned and address your questions on how to effectively and efficiently comply and protect your business. This program is […]

2021 Hillsboro Chamber Virtual Business Walk–The Road to Recovery—Survey Results

Join the Hillsboro Chamber as they reveal and walk through the results of the 2021 Business Walk Survey. This year's survey is more important than ever as vital funding from the American Rescue Plan Act will be making its way to the State of Oregon as well as local, qualified jurisdictions. What business needed in […]

Compliance Changes for Government Contractors

Private companies, of which many are government contractors, will have unique requirements when adopting Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 Leases, and it’s important for contractors to stay on top of these changes. Join Moss Adams on May 6th to discover regulatory developments relevant to government contractors. Along with specialists from […]

EDCO ANNUAL LUNCHEON – virtual and in person

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) will host its Annual Luncheon on Thursday, May 6th, 2021, from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm, both in-person and virtually. EDCO is proud to again host the Annual Luncheon at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes. New this year is the opportunity to attend the event virtually. Whether joining in-person or […]

FSMA Cohort

OMEP invites you to participate in this virtual 8-part Food Safety Cohort which is designed to help small food manufacturers implement an actionable and sustainable food safety program that opens doors to new business opportunities. This series will provide you with easily customizable templates for documentation and training so that you can start using what […]

Utilizing Technology to Find, Train, & Retain Skilled Workers – From Schwabe + OMEP

Schwabe and OMEP invite you to an informational series for manufacturers. One of the biggest challenges for Oregon manufacturers is finding and keeping skilled workers. Join moderator Aaron Fox, President of Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP), in a discussion with OMEP Managing Consultant Kleve Kee and Schwabe attorneys Jean Back and Jonathan Ward to discover […]

SEDCOR Webinar: The Post-Pandemic Economy: Why the recovery can happen quicker than you might expect

The Post-Pandemic Economy: Why the recovery can happen quicker than you might expect. Speaker: Tim Duy, Economics Professor of Practice, University of Oregon Last year, economists feared that the recovery from the pandemic would be another long slog comparable to the recovery from the 2007-09 recession. The reality, however, is shaping up very differently. Tim […]

SUPPLY CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE from PNDC

We are excited to bring our popular Supply Chain Opportunities Conference online – giving opportunities for more speakers and more connections! Join us for these virtual presentations and networking round tables that will help companies develop new knowledge, new contacts, and most importantly, new business.   LEARN TO DO BUSINESS WITH...       ... AND MORE! […]

How Oregon Works: Portland Business Journal

On Thursday, May 13th from 10:00 –11:00am, PBJ is bringing forth the annual How Oregon Works event virtually. How Oregon Works (“HOW”) is an recurring editorial series that explores workforce challenges and opportunities facing Oregon's most important industries – Manufacturing, Tech, Agriculture & Natural Resources, CRE & Construction, Health Care, Energy, and Higher Education. This year, the HOW series content has […]