Sponsoring a networking luncheon is a great opportunity to promote your business or organization!

Our networking luncheons are an excellent opportunity to showcase your business/organization/agency, promote your products and services, and find that next business partner or unexpected supplier for your business needs. The luncheon features a segment dedicated to networking as well as facilitated speakers and/or panels during lunch.

• Meet MWESB businesses
• Connect with Native American Businesses and Exposure to Native American Culture
• Business Oriented Face-To-Face Lunch Meetings with Over Thirty Different Members
• Make Real Connections that Can Lead to Real Business Relationships
• Enjoy Great Food From Local Small Business Caterers
• And Enjoy Great Conversation With Community Leaders and Agency Partners!

Luncheon Sponsorship Benefits

• Recognition as Sponsor on ONAC Website, Newsletter, and Media Outlets
• Sponsor May Distribute Materials to Each Place Setting and at Registration Table
• Sponsor Recognition on Luncheon Printed Materials Including Agenda
• Sponsor Will Receive Opportunity to address the Audience during Introduction
• Sponsor May Donate a Product, Gift or Service Suitable for Our Raffle Drawings/Giveaway

ONAC Luncheon Sponsorship Form 2022

To become a luncheon sponsor, please complete the form here:

Join us for ONAC’s first in-person Networking Luncheon of the year at the Native Arts & Culture Foundation! Our speaker, Ken Haynes from Paylocity, will be discussing Paylocity services and HR solutions for small businesses. Lunch will be served! Limiting seating available!

ONAC Event: July Networking Luncheon

July 28th, 2022

11:00am-1:30pm

HR Solutions with Paylocity and Derek Evans

Agenda: TBA

Location: Native Arts & Culture Foundation

800 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Paylocity July Networking Luncheon Sponsor

HR Solutions for the Entrepernuer PowerPoint Presentation

ONAC Event: 2016 March Networking Luncheon
Wednesday March 29, 2017 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Metro – Council Chambers 600 NE Grand Ave.

The City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services, Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Parks & Recreation will be sharing the upcoming projects and contracting opportunities at their bureaus. Their focus is to make sure that the Disadvantage,  Minority, Women and Emerging Small Businesses are well aware of these opportunities and invite them bid on these projects.

Agenda:

• Overview of Projects – current and forecasted
• Requirements
• Opening and Closing Bid Dates
• Introduction to Project Managers
• Questions – Who to contact to answer your questions

Guest will include:

Bureau of Environmental Services – Claudia Sterling, Senior Engineer

Portland Bureau of Transportation – Millicent Williams, Capital Projects Manager and Capital Projects Team

Portland Parks & Recreation – Lauren McGuire, Asset Manager and Jodi Gollehon, Capital Projects

ONAC Event: 2016 May Networking Luncheon
Wednesday May 25, 2016 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Metro – Council Chambers 600 NE Grand Ave.

The Oregon Native American Chamber (ONAC) invites you to join us for our Networking Luncheon. We will be hosting our luncheon at Metro’s Council Chambers. We know that many of our members join ONAC as a way to grow their business and connect to the community. This event provides a unique opportunity to meet, network, and build relationships with business and community leaders (Native and non-native) from across Oregon and SW Washington.

This month’s luncheon features invited panelists:

Albina Opportunities Corporation

The mission of Albina Opportunities Corporation is to “Inspire business opportunities and create jobsand wealth for Portland’s underserved small businesses and distressed neighborhoods.” AOC, a community development financial institution, provides loans and business advisory services to women and minority owned small businesses, as well as businesses in low or moderate-income census tracts.

Robin Wang is the Executive Director of Albina Opportunities Corporation, a local non-profit that provides loans and advisory services to minority- and women-owned businesses. He brings over 20 years of experience working in or owning various small business ventures.

Hatch Oregon

Creating an ecosystem for social enterprise means helping entrepreneurs access the expertise andcapital they need to succeed.

• Resources and guidance to get social entrepreneurs through the launch process – Purpose Works
• A place and community in which ideas for a better world can be tested – Hatch Lab
• A way for people doing good to access the right kinds of capital – Hatch Oregon

Amy Pearl | Founder and Executive Director, Hatch Innovation- Amy draws on extensive experience in the education, corporate, and social sectors to shape a vision of how we might address global challenges by activating a new kind of community leader. An inveterate educator and strategist, she designed unique programs such as Local Agenda and Challenge and Change that teach adults and youth social entrepreneurship skills in high-need, under-served communities.

Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon

MESO’s mission is to improve the economic opportunities of underserved individuals through empowerment, education, and entrepreneurship for the benefit of the greater community. MESO provides capital, coaching, and comprehensive support to entrepreneurs in Washington, Clackamas, Multnomah and Columbia counties.

Elevate Capital

We support passionate founders who are focused on solving real world problems, persevere when they face challenges, and are open to seek help when they need it. We provide the financial and mentor capital needed to build a successful company. Backed with experienced mentors, investors, and partners globally, we can elevate your dreams into a reality.

Do not miss this great opportunity, register today to ensure your seat!

Online Registration Link