Events

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 […]

BIS Compliance Briefing & Export Enforcement Priorities

1 World Trade Center 121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR, United States

BIS Compliance Briefing & Export Enforcement Priorities The Bureau of Industry and Security’s Office of Export Enforcement is at the frontline of protecting national security interests and ensuring sensitive U.S. goods and technologies are not falling into the wrong hands abroad. Don't Miss this Important Update from BIS on enforcement priorities and policy changes such as: REGISTER […]

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY – MEET THE BUYERS & INNOVATION CONFERENCE

OVERVIEW: This event offers a rare opportunity to connect directly to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) procurement leaders visiting from Washington D.C. DHS is interested in connecting with businesses that supply a wide range of products and services. KEYNOTE: Jaclyn Rubino, Government-wide Category Manager for Security and Protection and the Director of the Department of Homeland […]

Cyber Insurance & Risk Mitigation

Online

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 […]

What Is The Future of Work?

Online

Returning to the office is a whirlwind of uncertainty for employers and employees. Clearly, the desires of the U.S. workforce have changed and continue to evolve since the pandemic. So - what is the future of work? Reserve your spot now for our exclusive event with Nick Bloom, Stanford Professor of Economics and author of […]

Manufacturing Roadshow 2022

From the coast to the Snake River, Oregon is home to thousands of manufacturing employers that provide more than 200,000 jobs. In August, OBI will lead a statewide tour featuring members of this extraordinarily important sector. The tour will allow policymakers and community leaders to learn more about the state’s varied manufacturers and the ways in […]

Supply Chain Opportunities Conference

BEND OR BEND, OR, United States

Through a combination of presentations and roundtable discussions, this Supply Chain Opportunities Conference is designed to help companies develop new knowledge, new contacts, and most importantly, new business. This is a unique opportunity for manufacturers to hear from primes/OEM about their supply chain needs. In addition, several roundtable discussions with other peer manufacturers create a […]

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 […]