Events

Upcoming Events

Education Initiative in partnership with Schoolhouse Supplies

July - September, 2008

Member companies are raising almost $15,000 to provide new backpacks and school supplies for an entire year to all of the students at Grout and King Elementary Schools in Portland. Jive Software and Tripwire are leading the fundraising efforts with CorSource, Ethics Point, Barco, Sabrix and Fios joining too. Volunteers from these companies will pack the backpacks in late August and distribute them to the students during the first week of school.

School Supply Drive

July-August, 2008

It's time for those blue barrels to be filled with school supplies used to stock Schoolhouse Supply's Free Store for Teachers. To date, 7 EFNW member companies are hosting drives.

Light a Fire

October 14, 2008

Portland Monthly Magazine's Gala event that benefits Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Northwest and honors non-profit organizations and individuals whose extraordinary acts of service embody the spirit of giving in the Portland area and beyond. Event details and link to registration to follow shortly.

Vampire Blood Drive

October, 2008

Companies are hosting blood drives during Halloween week with a vampire theme.

EFNW 2008 Calendar of Events

Recent Events

"Going Green"

Environmentally Responsible Business Practices for Busy Businesses

Newest Resource 2/08

Handouts and Powerpoints

-Agenda

-Sustainability Plan Activity Worksheet

-Additional Sustainablily Resources

-Checklist for Sustainable Transportation

-Pete Chism-Business Recycling Specialist-City of Portland Office of Sustainability

-Steve Hoyt-SmartTrips Downtown Coordinator-City of Portland Office of Transportation

-Kathy Jackson- Accounting-Techtracker

Holiday Giving Guide

November - December 2007

Browse our list of non-profit organizations and related holiday projects that your company can participate in. EFNW has already made the arrangements for these projects - all members need to do is select one.

Light a Fire

Tuesday, October 30th 2007

6 pm at the Portland Art Museum

Member company Tripwire wins Building the Future Award