Money Moves: Business Funding You Can Celebrate 

Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB), Black American Chamber of Commerce (BACC), and the NW Native Chamber of Commerce (NWNC), in partnership with Metro Region Innovation Hub, invite you to this causal and informative event that will help you learn about and prepare to access funding for your business. 

Learn about preparing for and accessing various types of business funding, well as benefits and drawbacks from each. 

We’ll cover: 

• Investments 
• Loans 
• Community/Crowdfunding 
• Government Grants 
• Family, bootstrapping (Self-financing) 
• NWNC’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

Format: 

• Introductory Panel Discussion 
• Break out sessions with opportunities to ask questions about finding good-fit funding for your business
• Networking Session with light refreshments to connect with other entrepreneurs, as well as representatives from various funding sources and business support organizations. 

Who is this for: Anyone who is developing a business plan, in the startup phase, or the owner of an established business, as well as students, and anyone who wants to learn more about business funding. We welcome people with any level of aspiration, whether you want one local shop, or aspire to dominate the global market in your sector. 

Cost: Free 

Date: Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 

Time: 3-6:30pm 

Location: Metro Region Innovation Hub on PSU Campus: 2130 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, OR 

Transportation: Ample street parking. Convenient to multiple TriMet MAX and bus routes. 

Community Health: Masking is not required. We ask that you not attend if you are feeling sick, or have cold/flu symptoms. Digital resource information will be available to all registrants following the event. 

Sign up to attend this free event: https://oregonprideinbusiness.growthzoneapp.com/events/Details/money-moves-business-funding-you-can-celebrate-1299978?sourceTypeId=Hub