—TEN stands for a Talk by Eric Norberg—

A TEN Talk is similar to a TED Talk in that one person attempts to impart some knowledge or wisdom by way of storytelling; it’s just that in this case, that one person is longtime AHB member Eric Norberg, a local neighborhood newspaperman who has supported himself with a “home business” for the last four decades.

At our next meeting on March 21, Eric will share the story of the beginning of his self-employment journey. The bare bones: 41 years ago, he was managing a business for a company that couldn’t afford to pay him, yet felt obligated to continue, to keep the business a going concern. Faced with personal bankruptcy, he came up with the idea for a viable home business—his first one—which kept him financially afloat when he needed it to, and is still in business today. Through his story, Eric aims to inspire others to begin home-based businesses by showing how anyone, potentially, could do the same!

PLEASE NOTE OUR (TEMPORARY) NEW MEETING LOCATION

Due to flood repairs required at the SMILE Station in Sellwood, AHB will meet at Philadelphia Steaks & Hoagies for our upcoming third-Thursday meetings on March 21 and April 18. The address is 6410 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, OR 97202. As we are meeting in a commercial restaurant space, there is no cover charge, and all attendees are expected to cover their own food and drink. Come as early as 6:00 pm for dining and networking; the main presentation begins around 7:00.