2026 Annual
District Celebration
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the year with District leaders.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
The Loft at 8th Ave
Event Details
The Annual District Celebration is our signature event, bringing together business owners, community leaders, and neighbors to celebrate the heart and hustle of the Central Eastside. It's an evening to toast our shared accomplishments, get a sneak peek at the projects shaping the district's future, and raise a glass with fellow business leaders and elected officials. The night culminates in the big reveal of this year's Community Catalyst Award winner, honoring an outstanding leader whose vision sparks positive change across our community. You don't want to miss it.
Location: The Loft at 8th Avenue | 2010 SE 8th Ave.
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 8 | 5–9 pm
Doors Open: 5 pm
Program: 6:30 pm
Happy Hour: 7:30–9 pm
2025 District Celebration Highlight Reel
Guest of Honor
Raymond C. Lee III, ICMA-CM
City Administrator, City of Portland
As City Administrator for the City of Portland, Lee oversees day-to-day operations across more than two dozen bureaus and offices, over 7,000 employees, and an $8.5 billion budget. He works closely with the Mayor and City Council to implement Portland's new form of government. Lee brings two decades of public sector leadership, most recently as City Manager of Greeley, Colorado. Before that, he held progressive leadership roles with the City of Dallas and served as Public Works Director for the City of Amarillo, Texas.
Guest of Honor
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Cornell Wesley is the Executive Director of Prosper Portland, the economic and urban development agency for the City of Portland, Cornell leads the city’s work growing family-wage jobs, advancing opportunities for prosperity, and collaborating with partners to create vibrant neighborhoods and communities.
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Joining us onstage for a second year, Emily is the co-owner and CEO at Happylucky, member of the CEIC Board of Directors and co-leads our membership events committee.
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Andrew Proctor is the Executive Director at Literary Arts and serves on the CEIC Board of Directors.
Event Sponsors
A special thank you to our sponsors for supporting our mission of advocating for a more vibrant and prosperous Central Eastside!
This list is only the beginning, and it will keep growing as the celebration gets closer. Want your business to be part of it? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Table Sponsors
Lounge Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your sponsorship directly supports our mission to create a vibrant and prosperous Central Eastside through programming, advocacy, and community-building.
*Sponsorships must be committed by November 18, 2026 to receive full on-site recognition benefits. Ticket sales from this event support our mission of advocating for the business interests of our members to create a more vibrant, prosperous, welcoming and safe Central Eastside Industrial District.
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$2,000
One VIP table (10 guests)
Drink tickets
Recognition on CEIC website and event materials
Table signage featuring your company name and logo
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$3,500
One VIP table (10 guests) with wine service and extra drink tickets
Logo recognition on all event publicity and CEIC website for one year
Logo featured in event slideshow and on lounge signage
Four complimentary tickets to each 2027 quarterly member meeting
Complimentary CEIC annual membership
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$15,000
Two VIP tables (20 guests) with wine service and extra drink tickets
Premium logo placement on all event publicity, signage, and CEIC website for one year
Opportunity to deliver brief on-stage remarks during the program
Dedicated, customizable email spotlight sent to all CEIC members
Company logo featured in event slideshow and on step-and-repeat
Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in press and post-event communications
Eight complimentary tickets to each 2027 quarterly member meeting
Complimentary CEIC membership
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$7,500
One VIP table (10 guests) with extra drink tickets
Logo recognition on all event publicity and CEIC website for one year
Logo featured on bar signage and event slideshow
Four complimentary tickets to each 2027 quarterly member meeting
Complimentary CEIC annual membership
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$5,000
One VIP table (10 guests) with extra drink tickets
Prominent logo recognition on all event publicity and CEIC website for one year
Logo featured in event slideshow and signage
Four complimentary tickets to each 2027 quarterly member meeting