Join the Portland’s largest, most diverse business network.
The Portland Business Alliance is Greater Portland’s Chamber of Commerce and the leading voice for business in the region. We build bridges across the region’s employer community to advance opportunity and well-being for all who live and work in the Greater Portland & SW Washington region.
“The Portland Business Alliance is the bee’s knees! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.”
– Joe Schmo, Owner, Joe Schmo’s Barbershop
– Joe Schmo, Owner, Joe Schmo’s Barbershop
Membership Benefits
Join today to access all the benefits offered to our members:
Be Informed
Stay up-to-date on the issues that matter to you and your business.
- Receive regular updates on targeted business topics: advocacy, international trade, small business, downtown retail, member news, local events, and more
- Get alerts on breaking news and urgent policy actions
- Outreach on industry-specific issues and opportunities
Be Heard
Have a seat at the table. Help shape public policy at the local, regional and state level.
- Opportunities to connect with elected officials and staff
- Be a part of our member-led committees focused on policies affecting: central city, education and career readiness, land use and housing, public safety, taxes, technology, transportation and more
- Access to problem-solving resources from our staff and partners for navigating policy challenges
Be Connected
Build relationships with business leaders, political influencers and community leaders.
- Invitations to regular networking and educational events
- Employee access to leadership training
- Access to our members-only networking platform
Be Noticed
Connect your business to our 1,900+ members and the broader community.
- Be profiled in our public online business directory to promote your business
- Share your news, upcoming events and member opportunities with our growing audience
- Exclusive marketing opportunities at our events and on our digital platforms
Save Money
Discounts on the tools and services your business needs.
- Complimentary use of a conference room at our downtown office space (subject to availability)
- Savings programs with Office Depot, Mac’s List, The Oregonian, and other partners
“The Portland Business Alliance is the bee’s knees! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. ”
– Joe Schmo, Owner, Joe Schmo’s Barbershop
– Joe Schmo, Owner, Joe Schmo’s Barbershop
Membership Levels
The Alliance offers an array of membership tiers, according to your organization’s size, tax-status, and desired level of benefits:
| CompanyCompany Level The Alliance’s entry-level membership, with discounts for nonprofits, small businesses and solopreneurs. |
PartnerPartner Level An enhanced business membership with additional benefits to help your organization grow and thrive. |
DirectorDirector Level For mid-size organizations looking for greater visibility within the Alliance and in the Portland business community. |
ExecutiveExecutive Level For regional organizations looking for a greater engagement and more influence in Portland’s business community. |
PremierPremier Level For larger businesses seeking more visibility, access to exclusive marketing opportunities, and a greater role in influencing policy. |
MedallionMedallion Level A premium membership for organizations seeking a leadership role in the business community and a seat on the PBA Board of Directors. (Requires board approval.) |
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| BE INFORMED | ||||||
| Employees covered by your membership | 10 | 20 | UNLIMITED | UNLIMITED | UNLIMITED | UNLIMITED |
| Access to newsletters, alerts and other communications | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| BE CONNECTED | ||||||
| All access pass to our members-only networking platform | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Access to Alliance Signature events | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Opportunity to be a part of Leadership Portland program | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Complimentary tickets for Business After Hours | • | • | • | • | • | |
| One series ticket to monthly Forum Breakfast | • | • | • | • | ||
| BE HEARD | ||||||
| Engage in committees to build policy, advance initiatives | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Invitation to annual lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. | • | • | • | • | ||
| Annual 1:1 briefing with Alliance’s staff and experts | • | • | • | |||
| Direct access to CEO for consultation and support | • | • | ||||
| Seat on the Alliance’s board of directors | • | |||||
| BE NOTICED | ||||||
| Listing in the Alliance business directory | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Post your events and updates to share with our network | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Recognition on PortlandAlliance.com | NAME | NAME w/ LINK | LOGO w/ LINK | LOGO w/ LINK | HOMEPAGE LOGO w/ LINK | |
| SAVE MONEY | ||||||
| Discount on website and newsletter advertising | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | |
| Event sponsorship credit | $1,000 | $2,000 | ||||
| Signature event credit | $500 | $1,500 | ||||
| Annual Dues | $345-$1,185* | $1,750 | $2,830 | $5,560 | $11,125 | $16,325.50 |
*Discounted company-level memberships available for:
- Nonprofit Organizations: $345
- Solopreneurs (1-2 FTE): $480
- Small Businesses (less than 10 FTE): $845
For additional information on membership, contact:
Ben Forstag
Sr. Director, Strategic Partnerships
Portland Business Alliance
503-224-8684
membership@portlandalliance.com