MEDIA ADVISORY: Breakfast Forum — The State Of Entrepreneurship In Portland, November 6. RSVP Now. (Photo) - 11/03/25
November 3, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: Breakfast Forum on November 6th — The State of Entrepreneurship in Portland. RSVP Now.
The Portland Metro Chamber will host a Breakfast Forum to explore the state of entrepreneurship across the Portland metro region and Oregon. On November 6th, 2025, from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, join us for an in-depth look at the complex mix of challenges facing today’s local entrepreneurs, from access to capital and rising costs, to shifting consumer trends and the pace of innovation.
Media is invited to attend. To confirm attendance, please send an RSVP to the media contact Monice Wong at mwong@portlandalliance.com
Agenda:
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Overview of the City’s new Office of Small Business
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Panel discussion exploring how local leaders are supporting founders, what is working in our ecosystem, and where there remains room to grow.
- Featured Speakers
- Mitch Daugherty, Manager, Office of Small Business, Prosper Portland
- Jenn Lynch, Managing Partner, Portland Seed Fund
- Juan Barraza, Executive Director, Latino Founders
- Moderator: Cara Turano, President & Executive Director, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
WHERE:
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower, 921 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
WHEN:
Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 8:30 am – 10:00 am.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Special thanks to sponsors Alaska Airlines, George Fox University, the Portland Tribune, and U.S. Bank.
