Free "Ask the Organizer" Series: Rightsize Room by Room with Big Rocks!
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Our “Ask the Organizer” series is a forum where you can ask Big Rocks founder and Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®), Whitney Zeigler, and special guests your burning organizing questions! We’ll have a different topic each month, and host ...
** Postponed ** Making LGBTBE® Certification Work for Your Business
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
What is LGBTBE® Certification, and how can it benefit your business? Join us to hear about it and ask questions!
Community Organization Risks and Liabilities (CORAL) Chats for Community Orgs + Nonprofits
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for CORAL Chats, a no-cost monthly Q&A designed to help nonprofits and community organizations navigate the uncertainties of a rapidly changing legal and political environment. Led by a community-focused attorney, these interactive ...
** Postponed ** Understanding Oregon Business Certifications and the Mysterious Acronym, COBID
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
COBID is Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity with Oregon State!
Wave Bookkeeping Basics
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
You've decided to use Wave to manage your business finances, but are unsure of the next steps? You might be interested in our Wave Bookkeeping Basics! ℹ️ This two-hour workshop is for entrepreneurs who have decided to use Wave as their ...
** Postponed ** Networking Authentically with Irene Tang, StartOut
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Explore how authenticity can become a powerful tool in building lasting professional relationships.
ORPIB Membership 101 — for Current and Prospective Members
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Membership 101 for Current and Prospective Members Facilitated by ORPIB Volunteer Membership Committee Chair Charlie Hersman (he/him) of Break Free Technology Consulting. Hear about Education and Resources for Small Businesses Advocacy ...
Cosmic Illuminations: Unveiling the Night Sky
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Genevieve Ma’yet as she reveals her secrets behind the Art & Science of each breathtaking frame.
** Postponed ** Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) Can Help Your Business Thrive
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Learn about what MESO provides to entrepreneurs, focusing on removing stigmas and discrimination from the lending process.
NGLCC July Sip & Pitch
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
NGLCC & ORPIB July Virtual Sip & Pitch — Everyone is welcome!
** Postponed ** Slow Down to Scale up: How to maintain strategic alignment while growing your business with Brandon Giles (Thrive in Business Learning Series)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Not having a clear vision of where you're going is the fastest way to get to a place you didn't intend to be!
** Postponed ** Who you Are, What you Offer, Why it Matters: Storytelling your Business
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Product strategist and folklorist Dr. Ali Maaxa of MaaxaLabs walks you through the elements you’ll need to nail the story of your product or service and make it irresistible to your audience.
** Postponed ** Employment Basics with Lindy Laurence, Rational Unicorn Legal Services
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join Rational Unicorn Legal Services for a discussion on hiring workers for your business.
🤝 August Metro Mixer
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Network with other LGBTQIA2S+ and ally business owners, non-profit leaders, professionals, and students.
CAP is Your Business
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Together, we can strengthen our network and foster a thriving environment for Portland's LGBTQ+ community
** Postponed ** Harvest Your Ideas to Make Room for Thinking with Brandon Giles (Thrive in Business Learning Series)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In this session, you'll learn about the value of and activities to start storing ideas OUTSIDE of your head so that there's room in there for some good quality thinking!
NGLCC September Sip & Pitch — Hospitality Edition!
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
NGLCC & ORPIB September Sip & Pitch — Hospitality Edition
ORPIB Membership 101 — for Current and Prospective Members
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Membership 101 for Current and Prospective Members Facilitated by ORPIB Volunteer Membership Committee Chair Charlie Hersman (he/him) of Break Free Technology Consulting. Hear about Education and Resources for Small Businesses Advocacy ...
Business Legal Fundamentals with Lindy Laurence, Rational Unicorn Legal Services
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This seminar covers the three main areas you should focus on when starting a business and building up a brand
End of Year Celebration!
Save the date for ORPIB's End of Year Celebration 2025 on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Sponsorships available for purchase now; Registration will open early fall.