THE GATHERING 2025
The Castaway | Portland Oregon
October 9, 2025
The Gathering 2025 is more than an event—it’s a movement toward economic justice and transformation.
This annual celebration honors Native excellence and the strength of Indigenous entrepreneurship across the Pacific Northwest.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, fashion, and music, featuring acclaimed Indigenous chefs, designers, and performers. Experience the vibrancy of our culture, honor our shared achievements, and support the work that is building a more prosperous future for us all.
Doors open at 5:30 PM
https://youtu.be/lp_t6S2TLnc
Purchase Tickets
EXPLORE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Donate an Auction Item
Previous NWNC Gatherings
Take a look at past Gatherings, Networking Luncheons, and other events hosted by Northwest Native Chamber.
Gathering 2025Gathering 2023Gathering 2022Gathering 2021Gathering 2019Spring MixerNetworking Luncheon
.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-0d3b082 > .elementor-element-populated{margin:15px 0px 0px 0px;–e-column-margin-right:0px;–e-column-margin-left:0px;}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-176bf3e .elementor-heading-title{font-size:30px;font-weight:600;color:var( –e-global-color-accent );}.elementor-widget-text-editor{color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap, .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-default .elementor-drop-cap{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );border-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-39b1cce{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3955960 > .elementor-element-populated{padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;}.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-main-swiper{height:300px;}.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper) .elementor-carousel-image{background-size:contain;}.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:15px;}.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button{font-size:15px;color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button svg{fill:var( –e-global-color-text );}@media(max-width:1024px){.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}@media(max-width:767px){.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}
/* Start custom CSS for media-carousel, class: .elementor-element-f9b937d */.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-left {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}
.elementor-6410 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-right {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}/* End custom CSS */
Gathering 2025
On October 9, 2025, we gathered at The Castaway in Portland for an evening that went far beyond celebration—it marked a movement toward economic justice and transformational prosperity. Nearly 400 Native entrepreneurs and leaders came together. Through food, fashion, and music, we honored Indigenous excellence and celebrated the strength of the Native business and cultural community across the Pacific Northwest. That night, we witnessed something powerful: our community embracing the truth at the heart of this year’s theme—Movement to Power. Our Culture. Our Prosperity. Our Future.
.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-0d3b082 > .elementor-element-populated{margin:15px 0px 0px 0px;–e-column-margin-right:0px;–e-column-margin-left:0px;}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-176bf3e .elementor-heading-title{font-size:30px;font-weight:600;color:var( –e-global-color-accent );}.elementor-widget-text-editor{color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap, .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-default .elementor-drop-cap{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );border-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-39b1cce{color:#FFFFFF;}.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3955960 > .elementor-element-populated{padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;}.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-main-swiper{height:300px;}.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:15px;}.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button{font-size:15px;color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button svg{fill:var( –e-global-color-text );}@media(max-width:1024px){.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}@media(max-width:767px){.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}
/* Start custom CSS for media-carousel, class: .elementor-element-f9b937d */.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-left {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}
.elementor-6408 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-right {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}/* End custom CSS */
Gathering 2023
In 2023 we returned to The Redd East Event Space to celebrate this nexus of commerce and culture. We celebrated expressions of Native Excellence told through food, fashion, and music. This year we featured the culinary artistry of Chef Jack Strong (Siletz) supported by Vibrant Table Catering, the musical excellence of Snotty Nose Rez Kids, fashion designers NEO, MOBILIZE, and Trenal Original. Directed by the wonderful Palani Bearghost, owner and founder of NEO.
.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-0d3b082 > .elementor-element-populated{margin:15px 0px 0px 0px;–e-column-margin-right:0px;–e-column-margin-left:0px;}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-176bf3e .elementor-heading-title{font-size:30px;font-weight:600;color:var( –e-global-color-accent );}.elementor-widget-text-editor{color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap, .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-default .elementor-drop-cap{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );border-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-39b1cce{color:#FFFFFF;}.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3955960 > .elementor-element-populated{padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;}.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-main-swiper{height:300px;}.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:15px;}.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button{font-size:15px;color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button svg{fill:var( –e-global-color-text );}@media(max-width:1024px){.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}@media(max-width:767px){.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}
/* Start custom CSS for media-carousel, class: .elementor-element-f9b937d */.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-left {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}
.elementor-855 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-right {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}/* End custom CSS */
Gathering 2022
The Annual Gathering, NWNC’s signature event, is a unique opportunity for members, partners, and the Native business community to network, celebrate, and support the work of NWNC and its Student Academic Award (SA2) program. Each year, The Gathering brings together Tribal representatives, corporate partners, city, county, state & federal government agencies, and community leaders to celebrate the contributions of NWNC members and the Native business community.
.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-0d3b082 > .elementor-element-populated{margin:15px 0px 0px 0px;–e-column-margin-right:0px;–e-column-margin-left:0px;}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-176bf3e .elementor-heading-title{font-size:30px;font-weight:600;color:var( –e-global-color-accent );}.elementor-widget-text-editor{color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap, .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-default .elementor-drop-cap{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );border-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-39b1cce{color:#FFFFFF;}.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3955960 > .elementor-element-populated{padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;}.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-main-swiper{height:300px;}.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:15px;}.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button{font-size:15px;color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button svg{fill:var( –e-global-color-text );}@media(max-width:1024px){.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}@media(max-width:767px){.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}
/* Start custom CSS for media-carousel, class: .elementor-element-f9b937d */.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-left {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}
.elementor-869 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-right {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}/* End custom CSS */
Gathering 2021
The Annual Gathering, NWNC’s signature event, is a unique opportunity for members, partners, and the Native business community to network, celebrate, and support the work of NWNC and its Student Academic Award (SA2) program. Each year, The Gathering brings together Tribal representatives, corporate partners, city, county, state & federal government agencies, and community leaders to celebrate the contributions of NWNC members and the Native business community.
.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-0d3b082 > .elementor-element-populated{margin:15px 0px 0px 0px;–e-column-margin-right:0px;–e-column-margin-left:0px;}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-176bf3e .elementor-heading-title{font-size:30px;font-weight:600;color:var( –e-global-color-accent );}.elementor-widget-text-editor{color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap, .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-default .elementor-drop-cap{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );border-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-39b1cce{color:#FFFFFF;}.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3955960 > .elementor-element-populated{padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;}.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-main-swiper{height:300px;}.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:15px;}.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button{font-size:15px;color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button svg{fill:var( –e-global-color-text );}@media(max-width:1024px){.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}@media(max-width:767px){.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}
/* Start custom CSS for media-carousel, class: .elementor-element-f9b937d */.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-left {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}
.elementor-880 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-right {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}/* End custom CSS */
Gathering 2019
The Annual Gathering, NWNC’s signature event, is a unique opportunity for members, partners, and the Native business community to network, celebrate, and support the work of NWNC and its Student Academic Award (SA2) program. Each year, The Gathering brings together Tribal representatives, corporate partners, city, county, state & federal government agencies, and community leaders to celebrate the contributions of NWNC members and the Native business community.
.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-0d3b082 > .elementor-element-populated{margin:15px 0px 0px 0px;–e-column-margin-right:0px;–e-column-margin-left:0px;}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-176bf3e .elementor-heading-title{font-size:30px;font-weight:600;color:#F2B26E;}.elementor-widget-text-editor{color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap, .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-default .elementor-drop-cap{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );border-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-39b1cce{color:#FFFFFF;}.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3955960 > .elementor-element-populated{padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;}.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-main-swiper{height:300px;}.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:15px;}.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button{font-size:15px;color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button svg{fill:var( –e-global-color-text );}@media(max-width:1024px){.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}@media(max-width:767px){.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}
/* Start custom CSS for media-carousel, class: .elementor-element-f9b937d */.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-left {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}
.elementor-883 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-right {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}/* End custom CSS */
Spring Mixer
The Northwest Native Chamber Spring Mixer brings together people and communities of color from across the Pacific Northwest to meet, network, and enjoy being in community with leaders, community stakeholders, and business owners.
.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-0d3b082 > .elementor-element-populated{margin:15px 0px 0px 0px;–e-column-margin-right:0px;–e-column-margin-left:0px;}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-176bf3e .elementor-heading-title{font-size:30px;font-weight:600;color:#F2B26E;}.elementor-widget-text-editor{color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap, .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-default .elementor-drop-cap{color:var( –e-global-color-primary );border-color:var( –e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-39b1cce{color:#FFFFFF;}.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3955960 > .elementor-element-populated{padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;}.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-main-swiper{height:300px;}.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:15px;}.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button{font-size:15px;color:var( –e-global-color-text );}.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .elementor-swiper-button svg{fill:var( –e-global-color-text );}@media(max-width:1024px){.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}@media(max-width:767px){.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d.elementor-skin-slideshow .elementor-main-swiper:not(.elementor-thumbnails-swiper){margin-bottom:10px;}}
/* Start custom CSS for media-carousel, class: .elementor-element-f9b937d */.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-left {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}
.elementor-884 .elementor-element.elementor-element-f9b937d .eicon-chevron-right {
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 50px;
padding: 3px;
}/* End custom CSS */
Networking Luncheon
Northwest Native Chamber’s networking luncheons are an excellent opportunity to showcase your business/organization/agency, promote your products and services, and find that next business partner or unexpected supplier for your business needs. The luncheon features a segment dedicated to networking as well as facilitated speakers and/or panels during lunch.
