Join Us for our

2024 Small Business Celebration

October 2, 2024 | 5:15-6:45pm | Doors open at 5pm

@ Place to B: 1661 SE 3rd Ave, Portland, OR

Join us for Livelihood NW’s 2024 Small Business Celebration! Our annual event is back after a hiatus, to celebrate 5 years as Livelihood NW, and a momentous 30 years of serving small businesses in the community. Hear from key speakers, and enjoy appetizers and drinks while connecting with small businesses, community leaders, and business support providers. 

This event will coincide with the official launch of the Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW, opening up significant capacity for Livelihood NW to serve entrepreneurs throughout the State of Oregon.

We are truly excited to see you in-person, and can’t wait to celebrate with you!

The event will include music from DJ Mami Miami (an Increase Project alum).

Registration is required, and space is limited. Tickets include light appetizers and two drink tickets.

Event Sponsors

Thanks to our event sponsors Point West Credit Union, Craft3, Place to B, Prosper Portland, Nick Mendez, Pacific Pours, and Killian Pacific for their generous support.

Interested in sponsoring this event?  See below!

Livelihood NW’s 2024 Small Business Celebration

Call For Sponsors

Event Details

Livelihood NW’s annual event is back after a hiatus, to celebrate 5 years as Livelihood NW, and a momentous 30 years of serving small businesses in the community. Hear from key speakers, and enjoy appetizers and drinks while connecting with small businesses, community leaders, and business support providers. 

Livelihood NW’s Small Business Celebration gathers and hosts a diverse range of small businesses stakeholders including current clients, alumni, community sponsors, government officials, and business support providers that make up the statewide ecosystem of support at this exciting event.

This event will coincide with the official launch of the Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW, opening up significant capacity for Livelihood NW to serve entrepreneurs throughout the state of Oregon.

Tier i: COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Greater than $1,000 (Or in-kind equivalent)

All Tier II, plus:

• +4 Event Tickets (8 total)

• Opportunity to give away your branded items to event guests

• Digital promotion of your sponsorship on our website, annual impact report, and a featured sponsor social media post.

TIER II: Business Builder

EXPOSURE

Attendance will be capped at 150 registrants and we expect it will sell out. Through a variety of marketing channels and outreach to a diverse group of stakeholders before, during, and after the event, event sponsors receive strong exposure through their support to the program, reaching over 4,000 unique individuals.

Impact

We appreciate your consideration to take a part in this year’s wonderful celebration. All sponsorships and donations help Livelihood NW achieve our mission to foster business sustainability and growth for historically under-served entrepreneurs within local communities to promote lifelong learning, empowerment, and positive economic impact.

CUSTOM PACKAGES & IN KIND DONATIONS

We welcome in-kind donations, in part or full, for catering, beverages, venue space, printing services, photography, videography, eco-friendly serving ware, sound or A/V, and more.

We welcome your ideas and creativity for customized sponsorship arrangements.

To arrange in-kind or custom sponsorship packages, please fill out the sponsorship interest form below.

Empower Lives with Your Support

Looking to make a long lasting impact supporting historically underserved small businesses? Make a donation to Livelihood NW to support a small businesses in our community sustain, grow, and thrive.

a Year of Transformation

Starting at $2,500, you can provide a year of in-depth business support to one of our clients, helping them achieve their personal and business goals. Your generosity ensures they receive the tools, resources, and guidance they need to build the skills to sustain, grow, and thrive.

Make a lasting difference—Sponsor a client today.

Financial Foundations for Success

With a contribution of $1,500, you can sponsor a year of dedicated bookkeeping support for a client, empowering them with the financial clarity, confidence and skills to understand and manage their business finances. Your support helps them build a strong foundation for growth and sustainability.

Invest in their future—Sponsor bookkeeping support today.

Choose Your Impact

Whether it’s $10, $50, or $1,000, your donation will make a significant difference. Choose an amount that aligns with your budget and desired impact, knowing that every dollar helps us provide services that break down barriers and address the wealth gap for underserved populations, specifically low-to-moderate income individuals, BIPOC, women, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Every contribution counts—Make your donation today.