Portland Metro Chamber

Emergency Messages as of 4:38 PM, Sun. Dec 7

No information currently posted.

logo

Subscribe to receive FlashAlert messages from Portland Metro Chamber.

Manage my existing Subscription

News Release

MEDIA ADVISORY – Business Leadership Evening To Honor Jordan Schnitzer And Albina Vision Trust And Host State And Local Elected Leaders - 11/10/25

November 10, 2025 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY – Business Leadership Evening to Honor Jordan Schnitzer and Albina Vision Trust and Host State and Local Elected Leaders 

Portland Metro Chamber holds one of its largest annual events to honor outstanding achievements among the business community, with notable speakers including Senator Betsy Johnson, Senator Jeff Merkley, Mayor Keith Wilson, and Mr. Jordan Schnitzer. 

 

 

WHAT: The Portland Metro Chamber will host one of its largest events of the year, the Business Leadership Evening, at the Portland Art Museum, presented by Wells Fargo. Over 550 business professionals, industry leaders, and local and state government officials are expected to attend to celebrate local leaders with outstanding business, philanthropic, and civic engagement in the Rose City.   

 

WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, November 12th at the Portland Art Museum. Media are invited to attend at 6:30 pm, when the program will begin.

 

MEDIA: Media are invited to attend at 6:30 pm, when the program will begin. Interviews during the event will not be possible, but interviews in advance may be scheduled. To confirm attendance or schedule interviews, please email the media contact Monice Wong at mwong@portlandalliance.com. 

 

WHO:  

  • Over 550 business professionals, industry leaders, and local and state government officials are expected to attend.
  • Speakers will include Senator Betsy Johnson, Senator Jeff Merkley, Mayor Keith Wilson, and Mr. Jordan Schnitzer. 
  • Jordan Schnitzer, President & CEO of Schnitzer Properties, will be recognized with the William S. Naito Outstanding Service Award for exceptional leadership and service to the business community, in honor of the late Bill Naito.  
  • Albina Vision Trust will be recognized with the President’s Award for exceptional accomplishments to transform the future of our community.  

 

​WHY IT MATTERS:  

This year’s Business Leadership Evening comes at a pivotal time for the local business community as the region faces economic headwinds. Portland business leaders, in addition to notable state and local leaders, will come together to celebrate progress, recognize leadership, and reinforce unity around shared values and goals.  

MEDIA ADVISORY – Business Leadership Evening To Honor Jordan Schnitzer And Albina Vision Trust And Host State And Local Elected Leaders - 11/10/25

November 10, 2025 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY – Business Leadership Evening to Honor Jordan Schnitzer and Albina Vision Trust and Host State and Local Elected Leaders 

Portland Metro Chamber holds one of its largest annual events to honor outstanding achievements among the business community, with notable speakers including Senator Betsy Johnson, Senator Jeff Merkley, Mayor Keith Wilson, and Mr. Jordan Schnitzer. 

 

 

WHAT: The Portland Metro Chamber will host one of its largest events of the year, the Business Leadership Evening, at the Portland Art Museum, presented by Wells Fargo. Over 550 business professionals, industry leaders, and local and state government officials are expected to attend to celebrate local leaders with outstanding business, philanthropic, and civic engagement in the Rose City.   

 

WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, November 12th at the Portland Art Museum. Media are invited to attend at 6:30 pm, when the program will begin.

 

MEDIA: Media are invited to attend at 6:30 pm, when the program will begin. Interviews during the event will not be possible, but interviews in advance may be scheduled. To confirm attendance or schedule interviews, please email the media contact Monice Wong at mwong@portlandalliance.com. 

 

WHO:  

  • Over 550 business professionals, industry leaders, and local and state government officials are expected to attend.
  • Speakers will include Senator Betsy Johnson, Senator Jeff Merkley, Mayor Keith Wilson, and Mr. Jordan Schnitzer. 
  • Jordan Schnitzer, President & CEO of Schnitzer Properties, will be recognized with the William S. Naito Outstanding Service Award for exceptional leadership and service to the business community, in honor of the late Bill Naito.  
  • Albina Vision Trust will be recognized with the President’s Award for exceptional accomplishments to transform the future of our community.  

 

​WHY IT MATTERS:  

This year’s Business Leadership Evening comes at a pivotal time for the local business community as the region faces economic headwinds. Portland business leaders, in addition to notable state and local leaders, will come together to celebrate progress, recognize leadership, and reinforce unity around shared values and goals.