Nancy Chapin, a co-founder of the organization that became Venture Portland, has been providing invaluable support for business districts all around Southeast Portland for decades—in volunteer, staff, board and advisory roles. Nancy will discuss how getting involved in the community can energize your business and bring greater success.

Bridget Bayer has expertise and has authored books on producing street fairs and marketing through events. She will talk about how to promote home-based businesses at community events, and how getting involved in small business marketing events can lead to long-term business relationships that help build your client base.

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IN PERSON WITH A VIRTUAL OPTION

DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 18, 2023 | Doors 6:00 pm | Dinner 6:30 | Program 7:00

LOCATION: SMILE Station, 8210 SE 13th Ave. (at Tenino, one block south of Tacoma), Portland, Oregon, 97202 (or join us on Zoom)

COST: $10 door for in-person meeting includes supper. Non-members welcome. No charge for virtual attendees.

REGISTRATION: Registration required. If you plan to attend, please send an email by Tuesday, May 16, to [email protected] or call 503-232-2326. When you RSVP, please let us know if you plan to attend virtually, so we can send you the Zoom meeting link.