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• A Debrief of Small Business Utility Ratepayers by FOUR and EPCC Member Diane Henkels

  • When
    March 18, 2026
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    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom & Northwest Enforcement: 17116 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97230

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  EPCC Member Diane Henkels, utility law attorney, partners with Fair Oregon Utility Rates for Small Business (www.foursmallbusiness.org) colleague will present on the current state of utility regulation in Oregon and what small businesses should know about their utilities in Oregon and in comparison with other states. Join us to learn about recent legislation, utility rates, and more! Have your business power or natural gas bill ready for a chance to win a prize! 

  Have your business power or natural gas bill ready for a chance to win a prize! 

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• Member Spotlight: Care Patrol

  • When
    March 25, 2026
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    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom & Cherrywood Village: 1417 SE 107th Ave, Portland, OR 97216

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  Eric and Michelle Kominsky are the married co-owners of CarePatrol of Northeast Portland. As Certified Senior Advisors, they are dedicated to helping families navigate one of life’s most emotional and complex decisions: finding the right senior living solution.

  After seeing firsthand how overwhelming senior care decisions can be, Eric and Michelle built their business around education, advocacy and personalized support. They guide families through options such as assisted living, memory care and adult care homes, helping them understand care needs, costs and next steps with clarity and confidence. CarePatrol provides this guidance as a No Cost Resource to families.

  At this Member Spotlight, Eric and Michelle will share what Senior Care Advisors do, how placement agencies work behind the scenes, and how they serve as a trusted local partner for families, healthcare professionals and community members throughout the Portland metro area. Join us to learn how CarePatrol is helping seniors and their loved ones make informed, compassionate care decisions.

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• EPCC Ed Series: Time Management

  • When
    April 01, 2026
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    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom & Cherrywood Village: 1417 SE 107th Ave, Portland, OR 97216

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  EPCC is excited to continue our Education Series on first Wednesdays in the afternoons. Join us each month for a different educational workshop designed to support small business owners and managers. 

  For April's meeting, we will hear from Caryn Condon with Catalyst Consulting....

  Are you busy?  Do you have time for this?

  Will it make a difference to you to have more freedom and ease when addressing your “To-Do list?” 

  If so, we invite you to bring your time management headaches to this presentation!

  Explore new ideas for producing results.

  Breathe new life into your responsibilities and commitments.

  Refresh your perspective on getting your job done.

   

  Caryn Condon of Catalyst Consulting Group is a business consultant who trains and coaches business owners and executives.  She’s supported thousands of companies (large and small) in fulfilling their business intentions: in sales, profitability, productivity and performance.  

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• First Friday Food Carts with Friends!

  • When
    April 03, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hawthorne Asylum: SE 10th Ave &, 1080 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214
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  Join us for a casual lunch on first Fridays! We'll visit a different food cart pod each month.

  In April, we will meet at Hawthorne Aslyum Food Carts. 

  Got a suggestion for a future lunch? Let us know at info@eastportlandchamber.com!

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• GEAC: D3 City Councilors

  • When
    April 08, 2026
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    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom + MorningStar at Laurelhurst: 3140 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

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  On Second Wednesdays, our Government and Economic Affairs Committee (GEAC) hosts the meeting and brings important presentations to the table. We'd also like to extend a thank you to Morningstar at Laurelhurst for allowing us to use their meeting room each month!

  
  

  For this meeting, we will welcome our 3 City Councilors from District 3 to hear about their successes and challenges since taking office last year. Plus - bring your questions because we will reserve time for Q&A.

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• Making Your Contributions Go Further

  • When
    April 15, 2026
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    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom & Northwest Enforcement: 17116 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97230

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  Portland’s non-profit organizations need our support. Chamber member, Pete Johnson, financial advisor at Principal Financial Group, will facilitate a discussion on ways to support non-profit organizations, from employer matching and in-kind contributions to planned giving. Chamber member and local non-profit, Leach Botanical Gardens, will be used as a reference for examples of how we can support our local charitable organizations.

  
  

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• FESTIVAL Friday Food Carts with Friends!

  • When
    April 24, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    CORE: 3612 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266
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  Join us for a special Friday Foodcarts with Friends! 

  In April, we are hosting an extra lunch in conjunction with the 82nd Ave of Roses Parade. This year's Parade is expanded to a 3 day festival and we are excited to host a Foodcart Lunch smack dab in the middle of it! 

  Join us on April 24 at Noon at CORE for a casual lunch!

  Got a suggestion for a future lunch? Let us know at info@eastportlandchamber.com!

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• EPCC Ed Series: Curating Company Culture

  • When
    May 06, 2026
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    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom & PCC Workforce Opportunity Center: 4299 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97218

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  EPCC is excited to continue our Education Series on first Wednesdays in the afternoons. Join us each month for a different educational workshop designed to support small business owners and managers. 

  For May's meeting, we will hear from Carl Cox with 40 Strategy about Company Culture. Stay tuned for details!

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• OAME - EPCC Booth

  • When
    May 07, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Oregon Convention Center

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• EPCC Annual Golf Tournament

  • When
    June 12, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Glendoveer Golf & Tennis, 14015 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97230
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  Please consider becoming a sponsor of this event or donating a raffle item! Reach out to info@eastportlandchamber.com if you have any questions!

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• 2026 Golf Sponsorships

  • When
    June 12, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Glendoveer Golf & Tennis, 14015 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97230
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  Thank you so much for your interest in supporting the East Portland Chamber of Commerce! You contribution helps us continue to act as the voice of small businesses in East Portland. Please join us for our weekly meetings and Chamber Events to see your dollars in action!

  All sponsors are also encouraged to donate a raffle prize. 

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  Please reach out to us at info@eastportlandchamber.com if you have any questions! 

  
  

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