Region: Portland Metro

Join us at OMEP Headquarters in Portland, Oregon for this one day, hands-on training experience using a simulation to teach a standardized method for improvement.
Attendees will learn the building blocks of improvement that will create a problem solving culture that can tackle any issue. The standard improvement methods are as follows:

1. Understand the direction. Are your improvements in alignment with company goals and challenges? Are they impacting growth, profitability, safety, quality, delivery or development of your employees?

2. Grasping the current condition. How do we know we are working on the real problems at hand?

3. Establish a target condition. After digging into the current condition have we set the right targets that will have an impact on the business?

4. Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA). Once we have our target/goal identified how do we get there?

5. Coach your teams and create an army of problem solvers.

Is your organization developing problem solving capability in your teams? Do you have an improvement method that is repeatable and easy to understand by your employees? This class provides an excellent hands on opportunity for you to learn and practice a proven method for improvement.

Date: May 14th 8am to 2pm
Where: OMEP HQ Conference Room, 7650 SW Beveland Rd, Suite 170
Portland, Oregon 97223
Food: Light breakfast and lunch will be served.
Price $100 per person

We look forward to seeing you!

Many early-stage pitches aren’t focused on what actually matters to investors.

This panel brings together investors and experts across the funding spectrum to pull back the curtain on what they’re actually evaluating in a pitch, and how to build yours around it.

You’ll leave understanding which topics move the needle, which ones don’t, and how to focus your pitch around the financial narrative that investors are looking for. Whether you’re preparing for your first raise or your fifth, this panel and Q A will reframe how you think about pitching.

Panelists include:

– Dr. Yoanne Clovis, PhD. – Communication Strategist

– Caroline Lewis – Managing Partner @ Rogue Women’s Fund

– Mia Birk – Serial Founder, Angel Investor, Venture Partner @ Rogue Women’s Fund

– Leticia Lares – Loan Officer @ Business Impact NW

Optional co-working will be available before and after the panel in partnership with Radious and Metro Region Innovation Hub! Snacks and NA beverages will be provided.

Note: All are welcome; this event will focus on the unique challenges women face along their capital-raise journeys.

This session offers a practical legal readiness checklist for both new and existing businesses, with a focus on tech and early-stage startups. It walks participants through the essential compliance, formation, and protection steps every company should have in place, and concludes with a dedicated Q and A.

Speaker: Attorney Michael Jonas, JD, MBA
Hosted by Narwhal Law & Business Strategy

This event is part of Portland Startup Week.

Location: Metro Region Innovation Hub, 2130 SW 5th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97201-4908

The primary event room is located just inside door A of the SEC building, which is on 5th ave. This door is also labeled for The Hub. The room is visible from the sidewalk with full-length windows.

Photography Notice
By attending the event, you agree to be photographed, recorded, and/or filmed. Similarly, by attending, you acknowledge that these media captures may be used for marketing materials.

Registration: Via Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/narwhal-law-and-business-strategy-86998676433

When consumer spending slows and competition grows, values-driven brands face a difficult question: how do you stand out without sounding performative?

Join fellow business leaders from across the valley for a candid, in-person peer roundtable on how to market your mission authentically in today’s economy. We’ll explore how brands can communicate what makes them different, build trust with customers, and translate their values into messaging that drives both loyalty and growth — without greenwashing or compromising integrity.

Walk away with practical ideas for sharpening your story, differentiating your brand in a crowded market, and finding marketing approaches you can genuinely stand behind.

What attendees should walk away with:

How to clearly communicate what makes their brand different
Ways to market values authentically (not “purpose-washing”)
Strategies to build trust when consumers are spending more cautiously
Ideas for standing out in a crowded, competitive landscape
Messaging frameworks that align with both mission and revenue goals
Panelists will include leaders from On Purpose Oregon members, including agencies such as Mad Fish Digital and marketers from leading Pacific Northwest CPG and wine brands including A to Z, Adelsheim Vineyard, and more.

Light bites will be provided. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass for those who would like to enjoy it.

Want to learn more about membership? Join the Impact Community Today

Start your day with free coffee, authentic conversation, and a sense of belonging.

Join fellow On Purpose Oregon members for a morning meetup in values-aligned spaces across Portland. This monthly, members-only gathering is a chance to connect with peers, exchange ideas, ask questions, and take encouragement from others doing purpose-driven work across our region. Whether you’re looking for fresh perspective, meaningful relationships, or a grounded way to begin your day, Perk Up, Portland is a space to show up, slow down, and engage with others who understand the why behind the work.

We’re proud to host this event series at OPO member locations, highlighting the great work they do for our community. This month, Grand Central Bakery will be hosting us and will be offering a complimentary drip coffee for the event.

Start your day with free coffee, authentic conversation, and a sense of belonging.

Join fellow On Purpose Oregon members for a morning meetup in values-aligned spaces across Portland. This monthly, members-only gathering is a chance to connect with peers, exchange ideas, ask questions, and take encouragement from others doing purpose-driven work across our region. Whether you’re looking for fresh perspective, meaningful relationships, or a grounded way to begin your day, Perk Up, Portland is a space to show up, slow down, and engage with others who understand the why behind the work.

We’re proud to host this event series at OPO member locations, highlighting the great work they do for our community. This month, Nossa Família Coffee will be hosting us and will be offering a complimentary pot of coffee for the event.

Start your day with free coffee, authentic conversation, and a sense of belonging.

Join fellow On Purpose Oregon members for a morning meetup in values-aligned spaces across Portland. This monthly, members-only gathering is a chance to connect with peers, exchange ideas, ask questions, and take encouragement from others doing purpose-driven work across our region. Whether you’re looking for fresh perspective, meaningful relationships, or a grounded way to begin your day, Perk Up, Portland is a space to show up, slow down, and engage with others who understand the why behind the work.

We’re proud to host this event series at OPO member locations, highlighting the great work they do for our community. This month, Grand Central Bakery will be hosting us and will be offering a complimentary drip coffee for the event.

Want to learn more about membership? Join On Purpose Oregon