Annual Member Celebration
The Annual Member Celebration is Central Eastside Industrial Council’s largest gathering of the year and is focused on celebrating the Central Eastside Business Community’s collective progress toward a vibrant, prosperous, safe, and welcoming District. This event includes exciting updates on district projects and offers an evening of networking with fellow business leaders and local officials, along with the prestigious Community Catalyst Award presentation. It's an engaging occasion to connect with others and recognize those making a positive impact in our community
2024 Annual Member Celebration
Get ready to celebrate the heart and hustle of the Central Eastside at our Annual Member Celebration! Join us for an exciting evening filled with inspiring guest speakers, a sneak peek into upcoming projects shaping our district, and the big reveal of this year’s Community Catalyst Award winner! Network, mingle, and raise a glass with fellow business leaders and local elected officials. You don't want to miss our signature event – see you there!
Event Details
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 3rd | 5:00-8 pm
Doors Open and Cocktail Hour: 5 pm
Program: 6 pm
Cocktails & Networking: 7 pm
Location: The Loft at 8th Avenue | 2010 SE 8th Ave.
Tickets & Sponsorships
Join us at the 2024 Celebration by securing your tickets or exploring sponsorship opportunities! We offer various options, including Presenting Sponsor, Community Catalyst Award Sponsor, Beverage Sponsor, and Table Sponsor, each with unique benefits for your business. Additionally, we’ve included a "Pay What You Choose" General Admission option to ensure everyone can participate.Ticket sales support our mission to advocate for our members and foster a vibrant, welcoming, and safe Central Eastside Industrial District.
Check out our exciting sponsorships, tables, and tickets. Be sure to RSVP by November 22nd!
Food & Drink Menu
We’re thrilled to partner with Vibrant Table to bring you a fantastic menu. Take a peek here at the fresh, seasonal bites, flavorful dishes, and join us for a wonderful opportunity to connect with our community over a shared meal.
Beverages are generously provided by our sponsor, Gridstor.
Panelist Discussion: (Re)investing in the Central Eastside
Discover the exciting momentum in the Central Eastside Industrial District, where major developments and bold business investments are making waves! Join us at our Annual Member Celebration for an inspiring panel with District leaders driving growth and shaping the future. Hear firsthand about their goals, innovative strategies, and the stories behind their investments that are charting a new path forward for the Central Eastside. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and get inspired!
Meet the Panelists
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Learn more about Emily’s work and background on LinkedIn.
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Learn more about Patrick’s work and background on LinkedIn.
Sherpa Design purchased the former Revant Optics building in October of 2023 from Beam Development. This marked the return of the company to its roots in the CEID dating back to 2002. Sherpa has been investing in our additive manufacturing and product engineering capabilities over the past year adding (7) new employees to the team and will continue to grow headcount over the next year. We’ve increased our additive manufacturing capacity by adding two additional large format Carbon DLS printers and improved manufacturing processes through automation. Our growing electrical and optomechanical engineering capabilities allow us to be one of the most vertically integrated product development firms on the West Coast. Sherpa hosted an open house as part of PDX Sneaker Week and continue exploring ways to promote the Central Eastside through events and community activities. We’re thrilled to be back in the eastside and look forward to finding ways to grow and improve the area with our neighbors.
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Learn more about Erin’s work and background on LinkedIn.
OMSI is one of the nation’s leading science museums, and a trusted resource for communities across Oregon. In collaboration with local, Tribal and regional government entities, nonprofits and businesses, the OMSI District vision is to create a one-of-a-kind neighborhood that is an inclusive community destination with innovation, arts, culture and science learning at its heart. Covering 10 city blocks, it is expected to include up to three million square feet of mixed-use building, including housing, and reestablish Tribal presence on the Willamette River in Portland’s center city. The OMSI District will generate $1.2 billion in economic output when fully developed.
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Learn more about Michael’s work and background on LinkedIn.
Wonderlove is a multi-faceted cultural oasis created to provide a safe & secure space for all forms of creative expression. Creators, artists, doers & dreamers unite through food, beverage, music, sports, games, comedy, romance, and the pursuit of lasting happiness through the fusion of wonder & love.
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Learn more about Keith’s work and background on LinkedIn.
Event Sponsors 🎉
A special thank you to our sponsors for supporting our mission of advocating for a more vibrant and prosperous Central Eastside!
Interested in joining them? Add your logo—sponsor a table today!
