2024 Greater Portland Economic Summit

Register today for GPI's 2024 Greater Portland Economic Summit

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 24

Time: 8 a.m.

Venue: Avenue Portland

Schedule:

7 :30 a.m: Registration Opens. Breakfast and coffee are available. Early attendees are invited to network in the foyer.

8 :15 a.m: Program begins

8 :40 a.m: Remarks by Monique Claiborne, President and CEO of Greater Portland Inc

8 :55 a.m: Keynote by Catie Griggs, President, Business Operations – Seattle Mariners

9 :10 a.m: Panel with Catie Griggs, Jim Etzel of Sport Oregon, President of The Portland Trailblazers Dewayne Hankins and Heather Davis Chief Executive Officer of the Portland Timbers.

9 :45 a.m: Greater Portland Champion Award

9 :55 a.m: Raffle

1 0:00 a.m: Closing remarks

Tickets:

· Cornerstone and Platinum Investor Ticket: $175

· General Admission Ticket: $195

Summary:

Greater Portland Inc’s signature event celebrates our key role as the region’s public-private partnership dedicated to growing our economy.

Each year, the Summit convenes hundreds of regional leaders to hear best practices from around the country, learn about our region’s successes, and unite around a shared vision for economic prosperity.

This year our program will focus on the ways in which we can revitalize Greater Portland’s regional brand. Our keynote speaker, Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations for the Seattle Mariners, has over 10 years of experience economic growth impacted by sports. Immediately following the keynote address, Sport Oregon’s Jim Etzel, The President of The Portland Trailblazers Dewayne Hankins and Heather Davis Chief Executive Officer of the Portland Timbers will join Catie for a panel discussing stadiums to skylines and playing to win in the game of economic development.

Come ready with your questions for our panelists. Breakfast is included. Program details still to come.

Presenting Sponsor ($15,000):

· Exclusive recognition as the Presenting Sponsor of the event.

· Company logo prominently displayed on all event materials, including website, promotional materials, banners, and signage.

· Verbal acknowledgment during the opening and closing remarks of the event.

· Opportunity to provide a brief welcome or introductory remarks at the beginning of the event.

· Recognition in all press releases and media outreach related to the event.

· Complimentary VIP table for ten guests at the event.

· Exclusive meet and greet with keynote speaker.

· Pre-recorded video played during the welcome reception.

· Recognition in post-event communications and reports.

Hall of Fame Sponsor ($10,000):

· Recognition as a Hall of Fame Sponsor of the event.

· Company logo displayed on event materials, including website, promotional materials, banners, and signage.

· Verbal acknowledgment during the opening remarks of the event.

· Opportunity to introduce one of the event speakers or panelists.

· Complimentary VIP table for ten guests at the event.

· Exclusive meet and greet with keynote speaker.

Recognition in post-event communications and reports.

MVP Sponsor ($5,000):

· Recognition as an MVP Sponsor of the event.

· Company logo displayed on event materials, including website, promotional materials, and signage.

· Verbal acknowledgment during the event.

· Complimentary seats for five guests at the event.

· Exclusive meet and greet with keynote speaker.

· Recognition in post-event communications and reports.

Table Sponsor ($2,500):

· Recognition as a Table Sponsor of the event.

· Company name displayed on event materials, including website and signage.

· Complimentary table for ten guests at the event.

· Recognition in post-event communications and reports.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact Janita Jones at Janita.Jones@greaterportlandinc.com

Thank you to our sponsors for making this year's program possible:

MVP SPONSOR:

PORT OF VANCOUVER USA

Table Sponsor:

NW NATURAL

US BANK