Better at Business Together Summit
Saturday & Sunday
April 27-28
Join us for a business conference like no other!
If you’ve ever been to a business conference before, you know that they can be outdated, corporate, and profit-focused. We are re-imagining the conference model to create an all-encompassing business conference that is community focused, experiential and connective. With repeating sessions and application-based learning, the Better at Business Together Summit will help new and emerging businesses gain the necessary skills to help elevate their organization and reach their goals.
This event is geared towards supporting businesses of all kinds, whether you're a micro entrepreneur, small business owner or nonprofit founder or board member, this event will help boost your organization to help you reach your goals and dreams.
Schedule
Saturday, April 27th (10am-4pm)
Summit Day 1 @The Factor Building in SE Portland
Sunday, April 28th (10am-4pm)
Summit Day 2 @The Factor Building in SE Portland
We will have repeating sessions so that you won’t miss the talks you want to hear and you can choose your own adventure.
Programming
You can expect sessions to cover:
✤ Time management & life balance
✤ Creating a Business For Good
✤ Crafting your message
✤ Nonprofit best practices
✤ Finances, cash flow, and budgeting
✤ Online selling platforms
✤ Website design and SEO strategy
✤ Small business funding routes like investors, loans, & more
✤ Commercial real estate: lease agreements, commercial kitchens
✤ And more resources & support for your venture!
Speakers
We have a diverse cohort of knowledgeable speakers who will joining to lead sessions on a variety of topics.
✤ Mike Bennett, Wonderwood Springs
✤ Hannah Kullberg, PNW Food & Bev
✤ Astrid Castro, Adoption Mosaic
✤ Michelle Lagos, Get Lagos Now
✤ Colin Crader II, The People’s Nonprofit Accelerator
✤ Sarah Shaoul, Small Shops, Big Hearts
✤ Mitch Daugherty, Built Oregon
✤ Tom Hering, Benefit Corporations for Good
✤ and more!
Trade Show & Networking
Come meet small business providers who are passionate about community values in our experiential and curated trade show.
There will also be ample time for networking, to meet other like-minded small business owners and nonprofit members!
Live Music &
Food Trucks
For lunch, local food truck Tamale Boy will be in the parking lot! We will also have live music by local musicians Rainezra and Johnny Franco.
Get Tickets
Weekend Ticket: $100
Single Day Ticket: $55
