‘Chamber’ event showcases outer East Portland businesses

Discover how a gathering by the East Portland Chamber of Commerce helped spotlight local businesses along SE Avenue of Roses. And, learn about their upcoming ‘Speed Networking’ in Powellhurst-Gilbert, on October 17 …

In the western end of the Lents neighborhood, at an East PDX CONNECT event, business people mingle and make new acquaintances.

Story and photos by David F. Ashton

In the CORE (Collective OR Eateries), a location that’s new to many people, the East Portland Chamber of Commerce (EPCC) hosted another East PDX CONNECT meeting.

After visiting one of the many food carts at the location, attendees came into the building and joined in the gathering.

EPCC Ambassador Lauren Kane of Insurance Solutions NW and EPCC Executive Administrator Jocelyn Jester welcome guests to the event.

“The Chamber is been hosting ‘member showcases’ for a long time,” explained EPCC Executive Administrator Jocelyn Jester.

“This is an opportunity for businesses to get their names out into their community,” she told East Portland News.

With Mt. Hood Community College, Student Brand Ambassadors Peyton Hull and Charles Wainaina – the both members of the Student Council – tell about their school, along with one of the college’s Board of Directors, Annette Mattson.

Demonstrating his healing art is Thomas Friedrich, of Tabor Rolfing & Bodywork.

Some 30 attendees circulated among the business representatives at eight tables.

“This is important to our organization, because one of our main goals is supporting all kinds of businesses in East Portland,” explained Jester. “This includes making sure all the businesses are ‘heard’, especially small businesses.”

October 17: EPCC and Midway Business Association Speed Networking Event

From 5 to 7 p.m., the MBA is co-hosting this intense mixer along with the East Portland Chamber of Commerce, as well as the East Portland Action Plan.

At this event, helping promote the Speed Networking event in Powellhurst-Gilbert on October 17 is local artist Hampton Rodriguez of Bohio Studio.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to get to know some fellow business owners and managers in East Portland. Join them for a no-cost, fun, and easygoing way to quickly get to know members of the local business community.

There will be food, live music, and raffles! While it really is FREE, they do ask that you register online – CLICK HERE – to facilitate their planning. You’ll find it taking place at Yuan Su Restaurant, 11140 SE Powell Boulevard, 97266.

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