You joined the Portland Metro Chamber to grow your business and connect with other professionals in our 2,200+ member network. But many members aren’t fully utilizing the available resources simply because they don’t know about all their benefits.
Start Here: Your Three Essential First Steps
Not sure which benefits to prioritize? Start with these three foundational actions that every member can take—they’re free (or just $5 for networking events) and deliver immediate value regardless of your business size or industry:
- Send us your member news – Share your wins, launches, and milestones
- Add your events to our member portal – Expand your audience beyond your usual reach
- Attend our networking events – Build the relationships that drive business growth
These simple steps cost almost nothing but create the foundation for everything else your membership offers.
Your Success Strengthens Our Region
Here’s something bigger to consider: your success stories help showcase Portland metro as a thriving business destination. When you share your achievements and connect with fellow members, you’re contributing to a narrative that attracts outside investors to our region, brings new businesses to the Portland metro, and creates the economic momentum that benefits everyone.
Every ribbon cutting, every growth announcement, every successful partnership that starts at our events becomes part of the Portland metro’s competitive advantage.
Here’s What You Might Be Missing
Share Your Business News and Events
When great things happen in your business, we want to help amplify your success. Got featured in a news article? Launching a new product? Hiring key staff? Winning an award?
Your news gets featured on our website, included in our monthly membership email, and shared across our social media channels—extending your reach throughout the regional business community.
Send your press releases, company updates, or links to articles to news@portlandalliance.com. Just include a link or PDF with a photo, and we’ll handle the rest.
Promote Your Events to Our Entire Network
Planning a grand opening, hosting a workshop, or organizing a community event? Share your events through your member portal, and we’ll broadcast them on our website, weekly events emails, monthly membership updates, and social media platforms. This exposure reaches business professionals who are already engaged and seeking networking and learning opportunities.
Use Our Meeting Space Downtown
Our Brown & Brown Conference Rooms offer Mt. Hood views and a central downtown location, perfect for client meetings or team gatherings. Members can reserve these spaces at no charge through our scheduling tool.
Celebrate Your Milestones with Ribbon Cuttings
New location? Grand opening? Anniversary? Our complimentary ribbon-cutting ceremonies generate buzz, attract media attention, and show your community that your business is thriving. Contact our team to schedule your ribbon cutting and turn your business achievement into a community celebration.
Get Expert Business Advice at No Cost
In partnership with Portland Community College’s Small Business Development Center, we offer free one-hour sessions with professional business advisors. Whether you’re a startup or an established firm planning expansion, these sessions provide valuable guidance without consulting fees.
Specialized Business Services
Need a Certificate of Origin for international trade? We provide this service for members engaged in import/export activities—often a critical need that businesses don’t realize we offer until they need it.
Attend Our 80+ Annual Events
With over 80 events each year, you have numerous opportunities to network, learn, and grow. These events are where business relationships develop and deals get made.
Ready to Get Started?
Your membership is an investment in your business growth and our region’s economic strength. Here’s how to take action:
- Log in to your member portal to add your events
- Send your company news to news@portlandalliance.com
- Check our events calendar and register for upcoming opportunities
- Contact our membership team if you need help
These benefits are already yours— and using them helps build the thriving Portland metro business community we all benefit from.