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Professional + Civic Development

Stay ahead, learn skills and grow as a Portland professional

Development, training, and opportunities for Portland-area professionals

Chamber members have access to a wide array of programs, events, and trainings to help them build strong businesses and grow as civic leaders.

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Leadership Portland

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Leadership Portland is a civic education program designed to help Portland-area professionals deepen their understanding of our community. Each month, the class explores a different aspect of Portland, while meeting with relevant civic, political, and business leaders.

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Emerging Leaders of Portland (EPOP)

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EPOP offers young professionals a place to nurture their careers, build a peer network, and gain exposure among business leaders. Programming is focused on educational and professional development, as well as civic engagement and networking.

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Peer City Best Practices Trips

In collaboration with Greater Portland, Inc., the Chamber organizes annual trips to explore how cities function.. Attended by business representatives, elected leaders and civic champions, this is an opportunity make connections and discover best practices that can be instituted in Portland.

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