At the turn of the century, Portland was on the move and the streetcar was the vehicle. Streetcar lines radiated eastward from downtown and … Keep Reading ››
Staffer Lunch
Staffer: A person who has many skills and can do many jobs.
See also: Leader, Maestro, Facilitator, Point Person, Champion, Catalyst, Master Networker, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, Visionary, Juggler,
Jack or Jill Of All Trades
As a staffer, you know that the business of Portland is about more than just business. It’s about people, neighborhoods and culture. You’ve put your heart and soul into transforming the business districts that bind our city together. It’s a labor of love – and most of the time you go it alone.
The Staffer Lunch is a bi-monthly gathering of the staff who work for neighborhood business districts. Join us to network, share ideas with and learn from peers, strategize and navigate working with a diverse set of businesses and boards of directors.
- 9/28/17 – Driving the Membership Campaign Train
- Help your board execute a winning membership campaign
- Same day as Grants Office Hours: schedule time for help
- 2/1/18 – Too Many Cooks: Managing Up With a Volunteer Board
- Share experiences managing multiple priorities and people
- 4/26/18 – Fast, Cheap and Profitable
- Exchange ideas for low-cost and easy promotions
- 6/6/18 – Beyond the Usual Suspects
- Find, contact and engage diverse businesses & district leaders
Staffer Lunches are held at Venture Portland (1125 SE Madison, Suite 112) from 12-1:30pm. Attendance is free and lunch is provided.
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