Mark will be describing how to reach cost of materials value for individual finished goods skus, and why it is important to know this information and how it can be applied to making important business decisions. Furthermore, he will discuss the importance of keeping accurate inventory counts and applying cost of goods sold to the proper period. We will be giving attendees a free excel workbook which returns finished goods cost when they input raw materials costs and production bill of materials.
Join The Redd team, Friday September 22nd from 4-6pm, at The Redd West building (1140 SE 7th Ave at the FoodCorps front patio area) for some delicious, Redd-sourced small bites, beer and wine.
Meet the Redd tenant community, Ecotrust team members and partners alike to network and get to know what the Redd campus is all about!
What does it mean to succeed as a Portland maker business? Hockey-stick growth and a fast exit? Maybe not. Join Jon Blumenauer of The Joinery, Genevieve Brazelton of The Bitter Housewife, Richard Koehler of Folk, and Michelle Steinback of Cedar & Moss, in this panel discussion of what success looks like as a Portland maker business.
Join us for this FREE event, moderated by Portland Made.
Don't miss out on opportunities to obtain a small business loan because someone has given you bad information. In this panel discussion, Ben Misley (Mercy Corps NW), Teri Keith (Albina Community Bank), Stephen Green (Oregon Growth Board) and Alex Nelson (PDX Impact) bust the seven most common myths of small business financing, and answer your questions about capital for entrepreneurs. Come join this lively discussion!
Burn it down! Revolutionary Marketing Strategies Over Evolutionary Tactics
Join us at IDL in our ground floor gallery space for an evening exploring the Future of Consumer Interaction. Our heritage in the Oregon trail reminds us that our great state is founded on building opportunity from the ground up, and while the vehicle to get there has modernized since the days of covered wagons, that opportunity still stands. We see it in the brands, big and small, who have built businesses in Oregon and found success bringing second to none products to consumers around the globe. But in an ever-evolving industry, Oregon’s prime brands will face the challenge and opportunity of resonating with their consumers in uncharted territory.
REGISTER HERE (FREE) - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-consumer-interaction-a-built-up-festival-community-event-tickets-37743808748
For the past decade, brands and marketing organizations have attempted to evolve their thinking in order to address a change in culture, a turnover in generation and the onset of new technologies in the marketplace. The problem that poses is much more complex, the market is changing faster than we could ever evolve, and we need to burn down our old ways of thinking. We need to apply a strategy that’s based on today’s culture, market and the way that people behave… this wave is on top of us! It all amounts to a revolutionary strategy, and it means a change in how we measure the impact of marketing activity, attract attention and connect with consumers. It requires that we replace the old foundation of marketing, based on above-the-line advertising, with something new.
Sip on complimentary wine and beer and enjoy a creative installation that considers modern renditions of a covered wagon while IDL Executive Creative Director Alex Vera prompts a conversation about the past, present, and future of brand/consumer interaction.
The physical and emotional toll of bringing a business into existence can wreak havoc on a founder’s life and ability to lead. What do you do when business is growing but everything else feels like it’s spiraling quickly out of control?
Join Jason Bolt, CEO of Revant Optics, for this special Built Up Festival presentation on how he pulled himself out of the muck and mire of fading motivation by turning to a surprising source - his customers.
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Join us as we hear from Jason Bolt: CEO Revant, Mark Reis: CFO of Dakine, and Abram Goldman-Armstrong CEO of Cider Riotfounders all of whom have gone through the process and can offer up advice and answer your questions. Discussion will be moderated by Trisha Raicht; National Director of Research for JLL.
Stop by the Garage lounge for snacks and beverages as well as a tour Portland's original member-based makerspace. Under new ownership, we have a mission, 20,000 sq ft, a co-working space and lots of Things to share with you.
Meet some of the member businesses, check out their crafts and peruse the shops. If you're feeling inspired, you're welcome to create an upcycled light (limited supply) or a bike board. Check out some of our Garage Facebook Photos for more information.
KinStitch is a custom, small-batch textile production shop, printing digitally on rolls of natural fabric. From our studio in the heart of Portland’s Central Eastside creative community, KinStitch is telling stories by the yard, revealing each on beautifully woven organic fabrics. Empowering designers to have their unique textile products, we print your art on cloth, to be shared on a piece of clothing, bags, pillows, a wall hanging—whatever you can imagine.
