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B Local PDX Events Inclusivity Survey
B Local PDX is committed to hosting inclusive, welcoming, and accessible events for all. We welcome and value feedback from our community on inclusivity at our events.
Please reach out to us at info@blocalpdx.com with any further questions or comments. Thank you for participating and sharing your voice! It means a lot to us.
Please take the survey at: https://forms.gle/3YQ49gUzx9nfm7yD6
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Upcoming B Local PDX Events
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Only a couple spots left (seriously, just two) for tonight's event:
B Local PDX Summer Mixer at QuickFish
TODAY! Wednesday, August 28 | 5-7 PM
at QuickFish Pearl, 840 NW 13th Ave in Portland
 Come join us for a beautiful summer evening and community gathering brought to you by B Local PDX and hosted at QuickFish in the Pearl District. Connect with others in the B Corp Community—this is a great opportunity to network and create long-lasting professional and personal relationships in a casual setting.
Tickets are $15-20 and cover delicious food by Sustainable Restaurant Group, Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be provided.
We literally only have two spots left - sign up now!
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Upcoming ABC: Always B Collaborating Events
 Connect with fellow B Corp employees working in similar roles, functions, and departments through our ABC: Always B Collaborating event series.
ABC meetups provide a venue to discuss opportunities, challenges, and best practices as well as collaborate on collective initiatives. These groups are open to employees of current Certified B Corps, organized by members of our community, and supported by B Local PDX.
ABC: Impact & Sustainability Reporting
Next meeting: TOMORROW! Thursday, August 29 at 8:30am.
Nossa Familia Coffee will be presenting on their 2018-19 Sustainability & Transparency Report.
RSVP to Morgan Rider, morganrider@gmail.com for more info & location.
ABC: Marketing
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 4 at 4:30pm.
The group will be discussing and planning for the upcoming B Corp Pop-Up Store for the holidays at the Lloyd Center, as well as other collaborative B Corp marketing projects.
RSVP to info@blocalpdx.com for more info & location.
*NEW!* ABC: Sales & Business Development
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 10 at 3:00pm.
This will be the group's first-ever meeting! Join colleagues working in the area of Sales & Business Development to see how we can learn from and support each other.
RSVP to hannah@olykraut.com for more info & location.
ABC: Human Resources & Culture
Next meeting: Thursday, September 12 at 11:00am.
This month's topic is Employee Handbook Show and Tell. Join to share employee policies you're proud of, and get help on policies where you're stuck, need help or ideas.
RSVP to Ariana Collins, ariana.collins@fully.com, for more info & location
Don't see a group yet covering a particular area of interest? Email us at info@blocalpdx.com to create a new one, and we'll help you find others in our community working in a similar space!
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Community Announcement:
B Corp Night at the Oregon Food Bank
with Northwest Permanente
Thursday, October 17 | 5:30-8:30 PM
Northwest Permanente would like to invite members of our fellow B Corp community to volunteer with us on B Corp night at the Oregon Food Bank in Beaverton on Thursday, October 17th. Pizza & networking will start at 5:30pm, with the volunteer shift going from 6:00-8:30pm. If you would like to register or have any questions please contact Cassandra Furlong at Northwest Permanente (cassandra.c.furlong@kp.org, 503-813-1048). Please send your name, phone number, and which certified B Corp you work for. We have 50 available spots, so please RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot.
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