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• Meet OMEP - Manufacturing in the Outdoor Industry | Free Webinar

  • When
    05/22/2025
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Meet OMEP (Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership) and learn about manufacturing in Oregon and what tools and resources are available to help

  May 22nd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

  Free Webinar

  

  Join us for an informative webinar that will introduce OMEP and their services to the Oregon outdoor industry community. OMEP is the state leader in manufacturing knowledge, resources and assistance to help get you firing on all cylinders. If you manufacture a product here in Oregon, or elsewhere around the world, this webinar is for you!
  

  We will discuss:
  - OMEP Resources and Consulting
  - What is Lean Thinking
  - Manufacturing & Leaders Cohort for Outdoor Brands
  

  You will leave with:
  - An understanding of OMEP and what manufacturing resources they offer the outdoor industry
  - A connection to your local OMEP representative
  - An outline of your current manufacturing and where you may need assistance

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• Portland Outdoor Industry Leaders Roundtable | Hosted by OOA and Sponsored by Prosper Portland A&O + Outdoor Industry Association

  • When
    05/28/2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    1120 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214

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  Here to help, and here to connect – Join us for our May Outdoor Industry Leaders Roundtable

  
  We are honored to host our 3rd Outdoor Industry Leaders Roundtable and bring together our amazing Portland brands to learn and grow alongside one another.

  
  May 28th, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  @kiln Coworking

  

  If you’re leading, building, or shaping the outdoor & active-lifestyle industry, you belong in this room.

  What To Expect:

  This Roundtable will be hosted by the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) to discuss manufacturing and workforce topics including the total cost of ownership of the current tariffs and what brands can be doing. 

  This roundtable is invite-only and limited to business owners and executives only to ensure meaningful discussion and networking opportunities. Please contact us at admin@oregonoutdooralliance.org if you have questions.

  
  

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• Portland | Beer:Thirty! Outdoor Industry Networking Event Sponsored by Prosper Portland Athletic & Outdoor

  • When
    05/28/2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    1120 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214

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  Oregon Outdoor Alliance | Beer:Thirty!
  Outdoor Industry Networking Event

  Sponsored by Prosper Portland Athletic & Outdoor

  This is THE event to meet key leaders in the outdoor industry from brands to nonprofits and everything in between. If you are new to town, or a seasoned outdoor industry pro this is the event for you! Come grab a Breakside Brewery beverage, or a Compassion Kombucha and mingle with some of the most influential outdoor industry names in the state!

  

  This Month's Member Spotlight:

  

  Join us this May with the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership to learn about their resources for businesses as well as some manufacturing insights. We will also be discussing their Outdoor Industry Manufacturing cohort taking place in Portland and how to join.

  
  

  Generously Hosted By:
  

  Kiln Coworking

  Enter on corner of SE 12th & Hawthorne. Parking lot is first come first serve. There is plenty of nearby street parking and onsite bike storage.

  
  

  Catering provided by Elephants Deli

  
  

  All Beer:Thirty! events are FREE for OOA members and $15 for non-members.

  Guests of members register for $5. Available online and at the door. 

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• Business Innovation Workshop For Outdoor Industry Brands

  • Start
    06/10/2025
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  • End
    07/22/2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    7650 SW Beveland St #170, Portland, OR 97223

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  Business Innovation Workshop: Hosted by OMEP in collaboration with Prosper Portland Athletic & Outdoor
  

  Do you manufacture your products? Are you looking to get started?

  In this 4-part workshop series outdoor industry brands will learn from state manufacturing leaders, OMEP, about key topics aimed to improve their manufacturing and leadership practices. Ready to get to work? We are.

  Workshop Dates:
  June 10th | Strategy & Business Financials
  June 18th | Top Line Growth
  July 16th | Operational Excellence & Advanced Tech
  July 22nd | Leadership & Workforce
  All workshops will start at 12:30pm. Please arrive up to 30-minutes early for complimentary lunch and networking.

  Workshops will be held at OMEP HQ
  7650 SW Beveland St #170, Portland, OR 97223

  We encourage up to 1-3 employees from each brand to attend for a wider range of perspectives. This workshop will be limited to 10 outdoor industry brands.
  
  This workshop is FREE thanks to the partnership between Oregon Outdoor Alliance & Prosper Portland Athletic & Outdoor!
  
  All outdoor industry brands attending must be active OOA Members
  Sign up for membership here

  
  

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• Bend | Beer:Thirty! Outdoor Industry Networking

  • When
    06/12/2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    2789 NW Lolo Dr, Bend, OR 97703

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  Oregon Outdoor Alliance | Beer:Thirty! Outdoor Industry Networking Event!
  

  Hosted by Embark Coworking Community

  This is the event to meet key leaders in the outdoor industry from brands to nonprofits and everything in between. If you are new to town, or a seasoned Bend local this is the event for you! Come grab a 10 Barrel Beer, or a Compassion Kombucha and mingle with some of the most influential outdoor industry names in the state! This event is proudly waste-free!

  @Luno HQ (2789 NW Lolo Dr, Bend, OR 97703)

  5:30 - 7:30

  
  

  Member Spotlight
  Luno

  

  
  Join us this month at the Luno HQ just down the road from Embark!
  
  We are excited to join Luno at their new HQ just down the road from our usual venue in Bend, OR to hear all about their current products and plans for the future. Have a unique overland or adventure vehicle? Bring it to the event to show off and see how Luno products could work for you!
  
  Also joining us at this Beer:Thirty - OMEP! Come meet your local OMEP representative and see and interactive demo of Lean Manufacturing practices!

  All Beer:Thirty! events are FREE for OOA members and $15 for non-members.
  Guests of members can register for $5. Available online and at the door. 

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• Hood River | Beer:Thirty! Outdoor Industry Networking Event

  • When
    07/09/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    311 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031

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  Oregon Outdoor Alliance | Beer:Thirty!
  Outdoor Industry Networking Event
  Hood River, OR

  Wednesday, July 9th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  @Alpine Sea Co.

  Alpine Sea Co. will be offering a storewide 15% discount at this Beer:Thirty!

  OMEP will also be joining us and hosting a demonstration of Lean Manufacturing principles!

  

  Nice to be here, Hood River!
  Oregon Outdoor Alliance is thrilled to be connecting the Hood River community through our flagship outdoor industry networking event - Beer:Thirty! This is your place as an outdoor industry professional, student, or enthusiast to connect around Oregon's growing outdoor recreation economy. 

  How Beer:Thirty! Works:
  OOA has created this lighthearted event to encourage networking and collaboration within our amazing outdoor industry communities across the state.

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  Online or in person - whatever works best for you! OOA Members get free entry to our Beer:Thirty! events - Non-member entry is $15.

  Pro-tip: Members can register non-member guests for $5 - bring a buddy!

  Check In

  Arrive between 5:30-5:45 for optimal check in time. Snag a name tag and get chatting! You'll receive a drink token for a free beer or n/a at the event

  Networking!

  Make your way around our wonderful venue and get to know some of the folks there. Don't be shy to strike up a conversation - you'll be amongst good company!

  Speaker & Raffle

  We will typically host a speaker or other interactive entertainment for the evening along with a raffle including prizes from Oregon outdoor industry brands.

  Raffle prizes from exciting brands like: Hydro Flask, Ombraz, Hydaway and more!

  

  All Beer:Thirty! events are FREE for OOA members and $15 for non-members.
  Guests of members can register online or in person for $5. 

  Join OOA today!
  

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