Committees
Get involved! The East Portland Chamber of Commerce offers a number of ways for members to become more actively involved, share your talents, shape the organization, increase visibility for your business and get to know other Chamber members.
Board of Directors
Membership Committee
Ambassadors Group
Public Relations and Marketing Committee
Goverment Affairs
Special Events
Board of Directors
The board is comprised of Chamber members who agree to serve as board members for a three-year term. Board meetings are open to all members of the Chamber. In fact, member attendance is encouraged whenever possible as it allows you to be heard more directly and stay involved in the Chamber's growth. Board of Directors President: Richard Sorem | EMAIL
MEETS: SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH | 7:30 AM | WARNER PACIFIC COLLEGE | 2219 SE 68TH AVE
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee meets the first Tuesday of every month at The Bipartisan Cafe 7901 SE Stark St. from 7:30am to 8:30am. This committee is focused on ways to increase membership. Contact Chris Schloe for more information. | EMAIL
MEETS: FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH | 7:30 AM | BIPARTISAN CAFE | 7901 SE STARK ST
Ambassadors Group
The Ambassadors Committee meets the second Monday of every month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the Marriott Courtyard, 11550 NE Airport Way. Ambassadors greet members and guests at the AM meetings, assist with special events, and help create fun new ways for Chamber members to interact with each other. This is an excellent way to get to know your fellow Chamber members and help your East Portland Chamber! Contact Deborah Higa for more information. 503-256-0432 | EMAIL
MEETS: SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH | 12:00 NOON | MARRIOTT COURTYARD | 11550 NE AIRPORT WAY
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee meets the last Friday of every month from 8:30am to 9:30am at the coffee shop located inside Cherrywood Village. This committee explores and implements ways to help make our Chamber visible and known within our community in a consistent manner. Our brochures, event flyers, press releases and other public documents are designed and published by this committee. Contact Brian Schatz. | EMAIL
MEETS: LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH / 8:30 AM / THE COFFEE SHOP AT CHERRYWOOD VILLAGE
Government Affairs
The Government Affairs Committee also meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Axis Business Center 11104 SE Stark from 7:30am to 8:30am. The Government Affairs Committee keeps tabs on policy issues that affect small businesses and works to make sure your voice is heard within the community, city and governmental bodies. Contact Ken Turner. | EMAIL
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MEETS: FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH | 7:30 AM |AXIS BUSINESS CENTER | 11104 SE STARK ST
Special Events
The Special Events Committee is new this year. They meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 8:00 AM at Pam Olson's Farmer Insurance office, 4511 SE Hawthorne, Suite 204. Please contact Liz Eslinger for more information. | EMAIL
