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Portland Metro Chamber To Release State Of Small Business Report At Monthly Forum Breakfast Event - 09/11/23

MEDIA ADVISORY 
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023, 8:30-1O a.m
 

Portland, Ore. – On Thursday, September 14th, Portland Metro Chamber will announce the findings of its first State of Small Business Report at their monthly Forum Breakfast event. Join us for a presentation by Dr. Mike Wilkerson, Partner and Director of Analytics at ECONorthwest, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Kimberly Branam with Prosper Portland, as our guests share insight about the small business culture in the region.  

WHAT: State of Small Business Report released 

WHO: Portland Metro Chamber 

WHEN: Thursday, September 14th at 8:30 a.m. (presentation to begin around 8:50, followed by panel discussion) 

WHERE: The Duniway Portland 
545 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97204 
Captain Gray Ballroom 

During this forum, experts will explore the current state of Portland’s small business ecosystem. The discussion will highlight economic trends and look at challenges still facing small business owners in our communities. Panelists include a diverse group of business leaders and entrepreneurs. They will explore ways Portland can continue to elevate the small business community and identify ways our city can foster entrepreneurism to help this sector grow and thrive.  

Panelists: 

Joy Church, Venture Portland 

Lance Randall, Black Business Association of Oregon 

Ernesto Fonseca, Hacienda CDC 

Desiree Noisette, Mermosa PDX 

Duncan Hwang, Metro Councilor and Community Director at APANO 

Moderator: 
Kimberly Branam, Prosper Portland 

 

A special thank you to Comcast for sponsoring the State of Small Business Report. 

 

For an advanced embargoed copy of the State of Small Business Report, please contact Tina Sillers. 

 

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Portland Metro Chamber 
The Portland Metro Chamber – was founded in 1870 and represents the largest, most diverse business network in the region. The Chamber brings together more than 2,200 members represented by dynamic and varied employers from around the region. Grounded in its mission to create opportunity and advance well-being for all who live and work in the greater Portland and SW Washington region, the Chamber envisions a healthy and resilient business ecosystem where we work together to increase collaboration in governance; engage community; increase civic leadership; and advocate for a vibrant, livable place for all. Learn more at PortlandMetroChamber.com. 

Portland Metro Chamber To Release State Of Small Business Report At Monthly Forum Breakfast Event - 09/11/23

MEDIA ADVISORY 
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023, 8:30-1O a.m
 

Portland, Ore. – On Thursday, September 14th, Portland Metro Chamber will announce the findings of its first State of Small Business Report at their monthly Forum Breakfast event. Join us for a presentation by Dr. Mike Wilkerson, Partner and Director of Analytics at ECONorthwest, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Kimberly Branam with Prosper Portland, as our guests share insight about the small business culture in the region.  

WHAT: State of Small Business Report released 

WHO: Portland Metro Chamber 

WHEN: Thursday, September 14th at 8:30 a.m. (presentation to begin around 8:50, followed by panel discussion) 

WHERE: The Duniway Portland 
545 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97204 
Captain Gray Ballroom 

During this forum, experts will explore the current state of Portland’s small business ecosystem. The discussion will highlight economic trends and look at challenges still facing small business owners in our communities. Panelists include a diverse group of business leaders and entrepreneurs. They will explore ways Portland can continue to elevate the small business community and identify ways our city can foster entrepreneurism to help this sector grow and thrive.  

Panelists: 

Joy Church, Venture Portland 

Lance Randall, Black Business Association of Oregon 

Ernesto Fonseca, Hacienda CDC 

Desiree Noisette, Mermosa PDX 

Duncan Hwang, Metro Councilor and Community Director at APANO 

Moderator: 
Kimberly Branam, Prosper Portland 

 

A special thank you to Comcast for sponsoring the State of Small Business Report. 

 

For an advanced embargoed copy of the State of Small Business Report, please contact Tina Sillers. 

 

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Portland Metro Chamber 
The Portland Metro Chamber – was founded in 1870 and represents the largest, most diverse business network in the region. The Chamber brings together more than 2,200 members represented by dynamic and varied employers from around the region. Grounded in its mission to create opportunity and advance well-being for all who live and work in the greater Portland and SW Washington region, the Chamber envisions a healthy and resilient business ecosystem where we work together to increase collaboration in governance; engage community; increase civic leadership; and advocate for a vibrant, livable place for all. Learn more at PortlandMetroChamber.com.