Meaningful Careers in Portland: Align Your Job with Your Values

Sponsored by B Local PDX, the event was for professionals eager to build a career that reflects their values.

Portland is home to a vibrant community of Certified B Corporations, nonprofits, and other purpose-driven employers that offer opportunities to create careers that matter.

A panel of three experts highlighted the benefits of working for mission-driven organizations, how to connect with this community, and what matters to these employers when hiring.

There were also networking opportunities before and after the discussion, allowing attendees to connect with other mission driven professionals, employers, and fellow job seekers.

Whether a seasoned professional, job seeker, student or recent graduate, this gathering helped attendees explore opportunities for purposeful work.

Attendees included:

• People interested in pivoting into a career with a purpose-driven business, nonprofit, or public agency
• Certified B Corporation, nonprofit and public sector leaders and employees who want to move up in their careers.
• Job seekers in the B Corp, nonprofit, and public sectors.
• B Local PDX employers, members, and supporters.

Panelists:

• Charles McGee, director of operations, Workplace Change
• Nicole Stein, director of social impact and sustainability, Killian Pacific
• Brandi Oldham, MHR, talent career coaching founder, Talent Career Coaching

Moderator:

• Mac Prichard, Founder & CEO, Mac’s List

Introduction:

• Wesley Griffin, executive director, B Local PDX

Tabling organizations:

• Affinity Projects + GATHER
• B Local PDX
• ComNetPDX
• Mac’s List (registration)
• NextNW
• Nonprofit Association of Oregon
• PRSA Oregon
• Talent Career Coaching
• Workplace Change
• YNPN Portland

Benefits Provided by this Event:

• Networking with panelists and other career professionals
• Opportunities to connect with Portland’s leading career coaches and professional groups
• Learning more about B Local PDX and B Corps
• A free copy of the book, “Land Your Dream Job in Portland (And Beyond)”

Food and Beverage

• Free appetizers and one drink ticket for beer, wine or cider were provided for each attendee.

Photo/Video Disclosure: By purchasing a ticket, attendees consented to being photographed and filmed and to the use of their images for promotional purposes.