East Portland Chamber of Commerce

Tomorrow's weather is going to be 🌞😎⛳ for our annual Golf Tournament! Our golfers are all lined up, but you can still join us for lunch and the raffle. We've stacked the raffle with awesome prizes including tools from The Home Depot t , a photography session with Julie the Photographer, and a big screen TV from Einstein Insurance!

Plus, thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this happen!
Rivermark Community Credit Union
Chick-fil-A 205
Floor & Decor
Adventist Health Portland
NW Natural
Einstein Insurance
Mt. Hood Community College
KeyBank
Insurance Solutions NW, Inc
Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living Community
Bank of the Pacific
Chiro One Wellness Centers
Space Age Fuel Inc
Canopy Planning Group
CherryWood Village Retirement Community
MPG Marketing
Straight From New York pizza

Join us on Wednesday morning! We have invited our District 1 City Councilors to hear about their successes and challenges since taking office last year. Plus - bring your questions because we will reserve time for Q&A.

RSVP our our website: https://www.eastportlandchamberofcommerce.com/event-6713677

This Friday is a 2 for 1! Join us for First Friday Foodcarts with Friends, then head on over to Leach Botanical Garden to help with upkeep.

Find details and RSVP at on our calendar at EastPortlandChamber.com/calendar!

For June's Education Series meeting, we will hear from Jason Haggart CEO and Patrick Mullen CFO / COO - Gravitas Design Lab...

Most of what's being said about AI right now is being said to the wrong people, by the wrong people, for the wrong reasons. The owners we know are anxious, overwhelmed, and underserved — drowning in AI talk and starved for an honest signal. We think they deserve better. Here's what we're seeing in the companies doing this well, what we're seeing in the companies that think they are, and where we'd start if we were starting today.

📆 June 3
⏰ 4:30 - 6 pm
📍Cherrywood Village Board room
✅ Register at https://www.eastportlandchamberofcommerce.com/event-6707400

You probably have your voter pamphlet waiting patiently for you to open it up and start reading. We know it can be daunting, which is why we have invited Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl to help break up your reading by sharing an informative presentation about the proposed gas tax - ballot measure 120.

We hope you will join us to learn all about what this ballot measure might mean for you and your business.

📆 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 7:30 - 9 am
📍 Morningstar at Laurelhurst
✅ RSVP at https://www.eastportlandchamberofcommerce.com/event-6680496

First Wednesdays are our afternoon Education Series meetings, and next week we will welcome back Carl Cox with 40 Strategy. Carl's presentation helps owners move from working in their business to leading it. This shift creates space for growth, stronger teams, and better results. By addressing bottlenecks and building clear roles, owners gain time to focus on strategy, not daily firefighting. The outcome is a business that runs consistently, serves customers well, and creates long-term value for both the owner and future shareholders.

📆 Wednesday, May 6
⏰ 4:30 - 6 pm
📍 PCC's Workforce Opportunity Center at 42nd and Killingsworth
✅ RSVP at https://www.eastportlandchamberofcommerce.com/event-6555504

See you there??

⏳ 7 DAYS AND COUNTING!

The 38th Annual OAME Trade Show & Luncheon is almost here and it’s going to be HUGE.
133 booths. 1,700 attendees. One unforgettable day.
Browse exhibits from small businesses, public agencies, service providers, educational institutions, and major companies all under one roof from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Then join us for the Trade Show Luncheon (Noon 1:30pm), where 900 guests will hear from our Keynote speaker, celebrate a year of OAME milestones, honor outstanding members across 5 award categories, and so much more.

🏆 And don’t forget the Silent Auction is OPEN for donations!

Last year we raised over $6,000 for the OAME Youth Conference. This year, we’re going higher. As our founder Sam reminds us:

“The youth will be running the country whether we like it or not!”

All proceeds support the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders and every donation is tax-deductible.

One week. Don’t miss it. 🔥

We can't get enough of you! Join us for a casual networking lunch on Friday.

📆 Friday, May 1
⏰ Noon - 1 pm
📍 at the Yellow Line carts at Arbor Lodge
✅ RSVP at https://www.eastportlandchamberofcommerce.com/event-6668471

Don't miss this Mixer! We are gearing up for an awesome event!

Calling all Chamber of Commerce members and Business Associations across the region: The East Portland Chamber of Commerce is hosting our next Inter‑Chamber Mixer, and you’re invited to connect, collaborate, and build new partnerships with fellow business leaders.

If you’re looking to expand your network, spark new ideas, and strengthen our local business community, this is the place to be. Let’s make great things happen together.

📆 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ 4:30 - 6:30 pm
📍 Brooklyn Carreta food carts
✅ Please RSVP on our website: eastportlandchambec.com

Join us this Friday for a special First (Festival)Friday Foodcarts with Friends to celebrate the kick off of the 82nd Ave of Roses Parade weekend!

📆 Friday, April 24
⏰ Noon - 1 pm
📍CORE - Collective Oregon Eateries
✅ RSVP on our website: https://www.eastportlandchamberofcommerce.com/event-6603488