East Portland Chamber of Commerce upcoming events

Commercial Waste System Review (July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

At this meeting, we will welcome representatives of City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to speak to us about the Commercial Waste System Review. Join us to learn the how, the why, and the what!

Portland’s commercial waste collection system—serving apartments, businesses, construction, and demolition—produces most of the city’s waste. This project will review the system to ensure it provides high-quality, affordable service and advances climate, equity, and service goals.

EPCC Networking After Hours: Einstein Insurance (July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join us for our next EPCC Networking After Hours! This is a casual opportunity to connect with your fellow East Portland business professionals. Members and guests alike are invited to join us - plus bring a colleague or friend!

This event is hosted by Matt Einstein of Einstein Insurance at Wonderlove! Stay tuned for details.

Member Spotlight: Agape Village (July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

On forth Wednesdays, we have a member spotlight presentation. This is a great way to invite chamber members to your business and to tell them all about your services or products. This month, we will be visiting Agape Village!

Agape Village is a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness through community. We believe lasting change happens when people are met not only with practical support, but also with meaningful relationships that communicate dignity, value, and hope. Through a continuum of care that includes outreach, meals, overnight shelter, transitional shelter, case management, and long-term mentorship, we walk alongside individuals and families from crisis to stability. Our goal is not simply to provide services, but to build a community where neighbors, volunteers, churches, and partners work together to help people establish strong foundations, achieve independence, and create brighter futures for the next generation.

EPCC InterChamber Business Mixer (July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

EPCC Presents Networking Afterhours.

Connect with business professionals from all across Portland. We're inviting members and leadership from each of the Portland-based Chambers of Commerce, as well as the Business Districts across town. Bring your business cards, because you will meet a lot of business owners!

Thank you to Norse Hall for hosting us!

EPCC Ed Series, Hands-On AI: Working Through Real Applications for Your Business (August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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.

Join David Baer for The Prepared Group & NW Business Advisors for a hands-on working session focused on putting AI to practical use in your business. Rather than a lecture, this is a roll-up-your-sleeves workshop where we’ll cover general principles and then work through as many real-world examples as time allows.

To get the most out of the session, please come prepared:

Bring a laptop.
Have an active account on whatever AI platform you’d like to use (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, etc.)
Bring one specific question you’d like to work through for your business — a real challenge or area where you want to understand how AI can help.

We’ll discuss the fundamentals of using AI effectively, then dive into your questions and practical applications together. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of how to put AI to work in the areas that matter most to you.

First Friday Food Carts with Friends! (August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join us for a casual lunch on first Fridays! We'll visit a different food cart pod each month.

In August, we will visit Alberta cARTS!

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

GEAC: D4 City Councilors (August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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 Cherrywood Village for allowing us to use their board room each month!

For this meeting, we have invited our City Councilors from District 4 to hear about their successes and challenges since taking office last year. Plus - bring your questions because we will reserve time for Q&A.

First Friday Food Carts with Friends! (September 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join us for a casual lunch on first Fridays! We'll visit a different food cart pod each month.

In September, we will visit Delta Carts!

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