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EMERGE Program

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EMERGE was developed as a networking and relationship building event series that connects emerging civic and business leaders with established civic and business leaders in the Portland region.

EMERGE includes three main components that help bring emerging and established leaders together in different settings and formats. The three components include:

• EMERGE Exclusives: Regularly scheduled events where an existing leader tells their story and gives advice, and shares their thoughts on careers, leadership and being engaged in the community.
• EMERGE Excursions: Raft trips, Mt. Hood snowshoe trips, other excursions for EMERGE participants to get more connected.
• EMERGE Engage: Volunteer activities that connect established and emerging leaders while benefiting the community.

The Alliance sees the EMERGE event series as an opportunity to connect with younger workers at member businesses, get people involved in the Leadership Portland program and showcase the business leaders involved in the Alliance. If you would like to get involved in EMERGE or become part of the EMERGE steering committee, contact Mirabai Vogt.

Upcoming EMERGE events

EMERGE Exclusive with... Malia Wasson, President of U.S. Bank
Thursday, January 26, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
1211 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1900

January’s EMERGE Exclusive will feature Malia H. Wasson, President of U.S. Bank in Oregon and Southwest Washington and senior executive for the bank in Oregon. Malia is a lifelong Oregonian and a veteran of banking since 1981. She is also very involved civically, serving as a member of the board of directors for a number of organizations. Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to speak with Malia, learn about her career story and enjoy appetizers and drinks while networking with emerging and established business and civic professionals.

Past EMERGE Excursion events

2011 EMERGE Deschutes Raft Trip
Further your career and create new business relationships while enjoying a fun summer activity!