Region: Portland Metro

Wondering how to have a secure and fulfilling retirement? Join Thrivent Member Network – Pacific Cascade Region for their special event, Your Retirement How to Take Control presented by national financial income expert, Tom Hegna.

The best-selling author will be sharing 7 Steps to Retirement Security from his books, “Paychecks and Playchecks: Retirement Solutions for Life” and “Don’t Worry, Retire Happy!” a straightforward guide to retirement tactics for uncertain times.

Complimentary lunch or dinner included. Space is limited. RSVP to secure your spot. Please email questions to BoxTMNPacificCascade@Thrivent.com.

Lunch Event:
September 19, 2019
11:30am – 1:00pm
The Heathman Lodge – Vancouver, WA
tomhegna-vancouver.eventbrite.com

Dinner Event:
September 19, 2019
6:00 – 8:00pm
The Porter Hotel – Portland, OR
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Thrivent is not-for-profit membership organization of Christians helping to guide it’s members to be wise with money and live generously.

No products will be sold at this event. Tom Hegna is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent Financial. The views expressed in this presentation by Tom Hegna are his own and not necessarily those of Thrivent Financial or its affiliates. The material presented has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable and is current. 2525976-050219.

Join us for this month’s networking event and panel discussion presentation on “The Purpose-Driven Portland Business Movement” with representatives from B-Local PDX, Benefit Corporations for Good, Conscious Capitalism, and Mighty Epiphyte
We ask for $10 at the door or online (free for HatchLab members), all profits will be donated to SOLVE for this evening.

At Bridge City Entrepreneurs, we explore topics and learn insights from each other to help our businesses thrive. We begin with a speed networking exercise allowing everyone to shake hands and get to know one another’s businesses. Then attendees get the chance to hear from a presenting speaker who will share their business expertise. The group will be encouraged to ask questions, voice their challenges and participate in helpful discussions.

This month’s topic will be “The Purpose-Driven Portland Business Movement”. We will spend a majority portion of the event with an engaging panel discussion between some local organizations that are making a big impact on the socially conscious business world through community outreach and certification programs, B Local PDX, Conscious Capitalism, Mighty Epiphyte, and Benefit Corporations for Good. This discussion will be led by Amy Powell with Business on Purpose and will cover a range of topics on strides being made to help our city and our world through ethical business practices.

This meeting in intended for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to connect with other local businesses. We’re confident that everyone will find value and enjoy building community. Learn more about Bridge City Entrepreneurs on our website or get involved in our Facebook Group today
*please note*
Portions of this event will be filmed. If you do not wish to appear on camera, please let us know.

*** A note about arriving***
Please make sure that you’re parked in an appropriate zone. We will ask that everyone will check in with us at the front.

Join us for this month’s networking event and panel discussion presentation on “The Purpose-Driven Portland Business Movement” with representatives from B-Local PDX, Benefit Corporations for Good, Conscious Capitalism, and Mighty Epiphyte
We ask for $10 at the door or online (free for HatchLab members), all profits will be donated to SOLVE for this evening.

At Bridge City Entrepreneurs, we explore topics and learn insights from each other to help our businesses thrive. We begin with a speed networking exercise allowing everyone to shake hands and get to know one another’s businesses. Then attendees get the chance to hear from a presenting speaker who will share their business expertise. The group will be encouraged to ask questions, voice their challenges and participate in helpful discussions.

This month’s topic will be “The Purpose-Driven Portland Business Movement”. We will spend a majority portion of the event with an engaging panel discussion between some local organizations that are making a big impact on the socially conscious business world through community outreach and certification programs, B Local PDX, Conscious Capitalism, Mighty Epiphyte, and Benefit Corporations for Good. This discussion will be led by Amy Powell with Business on Purpose and will cover a range of topics on strides being made to help our city and our world through ethical business practices.

This meeting in intended for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to connect with other local businesses. We’re confident that everyone will find value and enjoy building community. Learn more about Bridge City Entrepreneurs on our website or get involved in our Facebook Group today
*please note*
Portions of this event will be filmed. If you do not wish to appear on camera, please let us know.

*** A note about arriving***
Please make sure that you’re parked in an appropriate zone. We will ask that everyone will check in with us at the front.

The 8th annual FashioNXT Week, the official fashion week of Portland, as recognized by the Mayor, is an international show for fashion and what’s next in fashion brands from Portland and all over the the world. While the emerging designers accelerator finale show is a star attraction of the week for startup types, it’s the innovations in fashion — various kinds of technology in that intersection draw heightended attention. However, be ready to be dazzled by the amazing collections on the 100ft long runway.
FashioNXT Week being the biggest get-together of high disposable income and style conscious audience, the pre-show hours and after-parties become a great greeting and networking opportunity with many company owners and decision makers who are in attendance.
For sponsorship and tickets see: www.fashionxt.com

BIP Corp is a 4-week biomedical commercialization course designed for the busy life scientist with an early-stage project. Modeled after the successful NSF I-Corps program and adopted from University of Michigan’s Fast Forward Medical Innovation program, BIP Corp blends in-person and online experiential education to help faculty researchers and clinicians learn the basic components of biomedical commercialization and prepare a successful business case to secure funding and partnerships.

More details, including course syllabus: https://www.ohsu.edu/sites/default/files/2019-07/BIP Corp_website pdf_201907_4.pdf

BIP Corp is a 4-week biomedical commercialization course designed for the busy life scientist with an early-stage project. Modeled after the successful NSF I-Corps program and adopted from University of Michigan’s Fast Forward Medical Innovation program, BIP Corp blends in-person and online experiential education to help faculty researchers and clinicians learn the basic components of biomedical commercialization and prepare a successful business case to secure funding and partnerships.

More details, including course syllabus: https://www.ohsu.edu/sites/default/files/2019-07/BIP Corp_website pdf_201907_4.pdf

A Conversation with Vacasa CEO, Eric Breon

Join us on November 12th for an exciting discussion with the CEO of North America’s largest vacation rental management platform, Eric Breon.

Brad Gevurtz, Managing Director of D.A. Davidson will talk with Eric about how Vacasa got its start in 2009, his perspective on fundraising, including how the company raised the largest amount of outside capital in the history of Oregon – $207.5 million in Series A and B rounds, and how the company maintains its tremendously impressive 60% year-over-year growth.

Cost: $95, includes networking, adult beverages, and dinner