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We know that a healthy economy requires adequate support and resources for all of us to thrive. The LGBTQ+ community is diverse and intersectional, and many of us have experienced barriers to these supports and resources at some point. We also understand that we all have varied ways we prefer to connect and build relationships. … Read more
Creating a Deal in the ORPIB Member Portal (AKA Info Hub) is easy! Log in at https://members.orpib.com/MIC/login. If you have trouble logging in, please let us know at membership@orpib.com. Choose Deals from the left hand sidebar. You may need to scroll down a bit to find it. From the Deals window, click the Add button … Read more
Jill Nelson, owner of Hot Diggity! Dog Walking + Pet Sitting, has been a member of ORPIB since 2008, when the organization was known as PABA. In 2013 Jill’s consulting firm, INUS Group was certified as an LGBTBE (LGBT Business Entity). When she acquired Hot Diggity! she made sure that Hot Diggity! was also a … Read more
It can take a lot to get a small business going. From developing a business plan to acquiring licenses and permits, from finding a work space to opening your doors, from your first sale to managing your money, there’s a lot to do, and plenty of questions. There are resources out there, if you know … Read more
Update 2/29/24: The application period for this role has closed as we begin to review candidate submissions. Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB) is seeking an Executive Director to work collaboratively with its Board of Directors and stakeholders to seed the organization’s growth and expansion across Oregon and SW Washington, and develop strong business and government … Read more
The 2024 Legislative Session adjourned on Thursday, March 7. This email is to update you on bills from ORPIB’s bill tracker. Note: these represent a small subset of the 291 bills introduced this session. Both items from ORPIB’s call to action were enacted by SB 5701, the budget rebalance bill. Thanks to all who contacted … Read more
Dear ORPIB Members, ORPIB is tracking the 2024 Oregon Legislative Session. We understand there are many bills that could affect you. We have highlighted a few: ORPIB Bill Tracker. Our work is volunteer-powered; to get involved, please email dan@orpib.com. First, please know that we have been keeping an eye on some BAD BILLS. Bills that … Read more
Portland Area Business Association (PABA) rebrands as Oregon Pride in Business to serve the state’s LGBTQ+ and allied businesses. June 1, 2021 – Portland, Ore. – After a quarter century under the name Portland Area Business Association and a year since our founding year in 1992 that has radically changed how we connect with our … Read more