Oregon Pride in Business - ORPIB

05/27/2026

Join us Wednesday June 17 for our annual Pride mixer at on NW Quimby! RSVP at the link in the bio.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, creative, ally, or community champion, this is your chance to mix, mingle, and celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ business community in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

Food will be provided, with beer, wine, and cider available for purchase. Expect lively conversations, new connections, community spirit, and plenty of Pride energy. Bring your business cards, your brightest colors, and your best networking game, because
business is better when everyone can show up as their authentic selves.

We can't wait to see you there– in the meantime, enjoy these memories from mixers past.

05/26/2026

"Which vendor type am I?" Let's figure it out. 🌈

Rainbow Expo: Q***r Marketplace and Business Hub has FIVE ways to participate—because not every business needs the same setup.

To apply or learn more, visit https://www.orpib.com/rainbow-expo.

Here's the full breakdown.

💼 SERVICE BUSINESS LOUNGE High-Top Table – $20 members/$30 non-members
What you get: Professional high-top table in dedicated networking space, room for 1-on-1 conversations, access to facilitated B2B activities
Perfect for consultants, coaches, therapists, financial advisors, real estate agents, marketing professionals, web designers, photographers, event planners, lawyers, accountants—any service-based business.

🤝 NETWORKING-ONLY ACCESS – $5 members / $10 non-members
What you get: Full-day access to Service Business Lounge, participation in all networking activities, directory listing, zero pressure to "sell" anything
Perfect for freelancers between gigs, career-switchers building networks, solopreneurs on a budget, anyone who just needs to be in the room where connections happen.

🍕 FOOD COURT – $50 members/$60 non-members
What you get: Open-air pavilion setup, access to 1,000+ attendees, all-day service window (10am-6pm), outdoor seating area
Perfect for food trucks, mobile caterers, wineries, breweries, distilleries, bakeries with portable setups, specialty food vendors.
Valid permits, insurance, mobile/temporary setup capability required

🛍️ FULL BOOTH – $50 members/$60 non-members
What you get: 6-foot table, prime marketplace placement, room to display your full product line, direct sales all day
Perfect for jewelry makers, candle companies, apparel brands, book sellers, artists, home goods, bath & body products, specialty foods, plant shops, vintage curators—anyone with physical products to sell.

📦 HALF BOOTH – $20 members/$30 non-members
What you get: 3 feet of shared table space, lower investment, perfect for testing the market
Perfect for new product lines, side hustles going pro, zine creators, sticker shops, small batch goods, emerging artists, card makers, pin & patch designers—businesses still leveling up.

STILL NOT SURE WHICH ONE YOU ARE?
✅ Sell physical products? → Full Booth or Half Booth
✅ Offer services (consulting, coaching, etc.)? → Service Business Lounge Table or Networking-Only
✅ Serve food or drinks? → Food Court
✅ Just want to connect? → Networking-Only Access

If you're still wondering which is best for your business, email us at [email protected] and we'll help you figure it out. No judgment. No pressure. Just clarity.

04/23/2026

🎉We're halfway through , but Oregon is just getting started. There are some amazing events on the horizon, so mark your calendars! Here are a few you won't want to miss.

Tag your fave lesbian-owned business below so we all can support our WLW businesses 👭🏼

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we're celebrating members who are making a difference in sustainability, conservation, and outdoor activities. Go give them a follow!

04/21/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE: Portland's Inaugural Rainbow Expo!
https://www.orpib.com/rainbow-expo

When: Saturday, Sept 26, 2026 | 10am-6pm
Where: Social Good Place, 4511 SE Main St
Cost: FREE for public | Vendor applications open now

🌈 What to expect:
- Curated q***r-owned marketplace
- Food court with LGBTQ+ trucks, wineries, breweries
- Business Services Lounge for networking
- Community Resource Hall

Whether you're shopping, exhibiting, or connecting—this is YOUR space.

VENDORS: Early bird pricing ends May 15!
- Full booth: $25 (members)
- Half booth/High-top: $15 (members)
- Networking only: $5

👉 Apply to exhibit: https://www.orpib.com/rainbow-expo
👉 Share with your q***r business friends!

Questions? [email protected]

***rCommunity

03/31/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our TGX Business Owners on the Trans Day of Visibility– and every other day! 🌟
We're incredibly proud to support and celebrate the transgender and gender expansive professionals in our community who are building successful businesses and making a difference.
Our business directory features bookkeepers, consultants, coaches, creatives, and so much more – all out and proud TGX entrepreneurs doing exceptional work.
👉 Find the full directory link in the comments!

📢 ORPIB MEMBERS: Don't forget to update your business listing! Login link also in the comments.

When we support each other, we all thrive. Let's build community power together! 🏳️‍⚧️
***rEntrepreneurs

03/06/2026

📢💼 Now Hiring: Membership &Programs Manager

Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB), the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, is seeking a systems-oriented, relationship-driven Membership & Programs Manager to support continued growth and community impact.

This 4-day/week hybrid position ($55,000–$60,000 annually with benefits) reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for executing board-approved initiatives across membership engagement, sponsorship fulfillment, and program operations.

Key Focus Areas:
• Membership recruitment and retention
• Sponsorship fulfillment and relationship management
• Program and event ex*****on
• CRM integrity and performance reporting
• Collaboration with volunteer committees
Qualifications:
• 3–5 years of relevant nonprofit or association experience
• Experience managing member or donor relationships
• Event coordination experience
• Strong systems orientation and comfort tracking metrics
• Commitment to LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion

Read the full description:
https://www.orpib.com/view-boards #!board/Jobs/listing/membership-and-programs-manager-oregon-pride-in-business

Interested candidates should submit their application via the following Google Form no later than 5:00 pm PST on
March 20, 2026: https://forms.gle/cSdhMshyQotZaXn39

ORPIB is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive economic growth and supporting LGBTQIA2S+
businesses across our region.

Job Board If you’re a Member or Annual Sponsor who is committed to inclusive hiring and nurturing a supportive and affirming workplace for all, log in to post your open roles to the ORPIB Job Board. Log in to Post

02/23/2026

Hungry Heart Bakery is a cute little cafe located in the Montavilla neighborhood specializing in fresh pastries, handcrafted espresso drinks, and savory sandwiches made on house-baked bread. 🍞 Walk-in and online ordering available. Visit them in our Member Directory from anywhere, and in person in SE Portland. Welcome to ORPIB, Hungry Heart!

02/23/2026

Special FREE live repeat session of the Values-Driven [Business] Tune up, presented by Brandon Giles in ORPIB's Thrive in Business Virtual Learning Series. Sign up to get free access and join us for some simple activities to help you get rooted in your actual valued about how you want to show up in the world. Then, use that insight to see what needs to be done in your life and in your work. Tuesday March 10 at noon. Register to attend this special FREE session through our calendar at orpib.com/upcoming-events.

02/21/2026

ORPIB's Board is 13 strong and last, but in no way least, is our returning Treasurer, Leanne Todd (she/they). Leanne is passionate about leveraging her financial expertise to ensure ORPIB’s resources are managed effectively and responsibly. Her interest in running for Treasurer stems from a deep commitment to supporting the organization’s mission through strategic financial planning and transparency. With a strong background in finance and a proven track record of leadership, Leanne is eager to contribute her skills to help ORPIB achieve its long-term goals. Members, please consider joining Leanne's Finance Committee team!