Sustainability is an Act of Community: Building a Thriving Economy Together
A Luncheon at the University of Oregon Portland Campus
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: University of Oregon Portland Campus
Parking: Free parking available in the UO lot just north of the Library & Learning Center. No permit required.
Join Northwest Native Chamber for our quarterly networking luncheon, Sustainability is an Act of Community, part of our Preparing Entrepreneurs for a 21st Century Economy series. This event convenes business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to examine how sustainable business practices and collective action can support a more inclusive, resilient, and thriving economy.
Through meaningful dialogue, networking, and shared insights, we will explore:
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How sustainability can create broad-based economic opportunity
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The importance of collective action in shaping a resilient future
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Practical strategies for integrating sustainability into entrepreneurship
Featuring guest speaker and NWNC member Adrienne Fainman, Associate AIA, M.Arch.—CEO and Design Director of CedarStone, an award-winning design-build firm specializing in prefabricated flat pack and volumetric mass timber buildings. Adrienne brings a holistic approach to sustainability, drawing on her background in organic architecture, biophilic design, and community-focused housing. Her experience includes work with First Nations communities and those most affected by climate change.
This event is at no cost for Native-owned businesses.
