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Programs & Events

The Alliance offers a rich array of programs and events to help members boost their visibility, sharpen their business skills, raise their awareness of community issues and network with other business leaders. Many of these programs and events include sponsorship opportunities.

Issues awareness and leadership
The Forum
Leadership Portland
Downtown Retail Council
Pacific Northwest International Trade Association

Business development and education
Business Leads Exchange
Shop Talk Showcase
Business After Hours
Cornerstones for Success

Introduction to the Alliance
Welcome to the Alliance

Annual Meeting
Business Leadership Evening
Chair's Cup
Golf Scramble

Annual Meeting: Our annual membership breakfast meeting, held each May, is one of the state's largest gatherings of business professionals and civic leaders. It features a prominent keynote speaker.

Business After Hours: Our informal Business After Hours events are held from 5 to 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. It's a great way to create new business relationships in a relaxed setting. You'll enjoy open networking, appetizers, door prizes and a no-host bar. Check our Events calendar for upcoming dates.

Business Leadership Evening: Our Business Leadership Evening, held in November, celebrates the leadership of the business community in the region. The evening features a dynamic keynote speaker exemplifying business philanthropy and leadership. The William S. Naito Leadership Award is presented to recognize the philanthropy of a local business leader. Click here to find out about sponsoring Business Leadership Evening.

Business Leads Exchange: This is one of our most popular networking programs, geared toward building lasting business relationships and sharing valuable business leads. Each event consists of a sponsor presentation, small group breakout sessions of focused networking. It is held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Check our Events calendar for upcoming sessions.

Chair's Cup: The Chair's Cup is a unique golfing experience for the region's top chief executive officers and business leaders. The June event begins with a dinner for players and guests followed the next day by golf, luncheon and awards. The playing field is limited to 72 participants. Click here for information about sponsoring the June 2006 event.

Visit the 2005 Chair's Cup photo gallery

Cornerstones for Success: A forum designed to help CEOs and owners of small to medium-sized companies grow their business through strong educational programs and peer networking. Programs are held from 4 to 6:15 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. Visit our Events calendar to find out about the next event.

Downtown Retail Council: The council develops and conducts cooperative retail promotions, oversees implementation of the Downtown Retail Strategy and represents the collective interests of downtown retailers in public policy decisions. It is open only to retailers, restaurateurs and hoteliers inside the Business Improvement District. The council meets the fourth Thursday of the month, except November and December, July and August. Find out more about the council or join.

Forum: This monthly speaker series highlights business and public-policy issues. The Forum is held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of the month, at the Governor Hotel. Check our events calendar to register for upcoming Forums. Contact Christine Gatlin at 503.552.6742 for an Forum topic schedule or more information about sponsoring an event.

Golf Scramble: Our annual Golf Scramble in September provides fun and networking for a field of 144 players. We start with a box lunch followed by 18 holes of golf at a local premier golf course and a dinner and awards reception that includes a raffle and silent auction. Click here to learn about sponsorship opportunities, to help plan it by joining the Golf Scramble Task Force.

Leadership Portland: The goal of Leadership Portland is to develop future community leaders through an intense six-month program of education, coaching, discussion and relationship building. Participation is limited to 30 through an application and selection process. Click here for more information or for a list of current and past graduates.

Pacific Northwest International Trade Association: PNITA conducts programs, generally with a partner organization such as the Portland Development Commission or the Bureau of International Services, to promote understanding and awareness of trade issues. PNITA also advocates for fair trade policies. Click here for more information.

Shop Talk Showcase: This popular networking program draws about 50 to 60 attendees to the host's business for networking, member introductions, a brief host presentation, and a door prize drawing. It's a great opportunity for you to showcase your business. Events are from 7:30 to 9 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays. Visit our Events calendar to find upcoming Showcases.

Welcome to the Alliance: Jumpstart your membership by attending one of these informational sessions (held quarterly) that also provide networking opportunities for new members. Check the Events calendar for upcoming dates.