Randal Acker founded Acker & Associates PC in 1992 to provide small business with legal support that feels like "in house" counsel. Randal's areas of expertise include business law, labor, employment and growth strategy. Acker also has significant trial experience in both state and federal courts.  He's available to talk to business groups on a wide range of legal topics.

Providing sustainable solutions that deliver financial results. Kalpa provides sustainability assessment and consulting services to businesses, not-for-profit groups and communities. We specialize in the management of projects and programs that benefit our client's bottom line while improving the environment. Successful case studies include waste management, energy efficiency, and sustainability plan development. Contact us to learn more about how to become a sustainable organization. We’re happy to share our free Introduction to Sustainability presentation.

If you would like me to talk about ways to simplify the organization and sharing of business information, I can do so. I am an experienced speaker [conferences and workshops] and have moved towards covering more directly issues of information organization and establishing the information needs of businesses. In fact, I taught a graduate class on assessing information needs.

Jeff makes presentations about graphic design, branding, marketing, and promotion to high schools, institutions, universities, conferences, and business organizations throughout the U.S. Jeff Fisher, the Engineer of Creative Identity for the design firm Jeff Fisher LogoMotives, has been involved in design and branding in the Portland area for nearly 30 years.

Do you contend with high health insurance costs, absenteeism, and presenteeism? (Presenteeism: an employee is ineffective at work because they are sick themselves, or are preoccupied with sick family members at home.) I offer free workplace wellness programs, as Lunch and Learn or after-work events. When employees choose to implement the information and tools I offer, they and their families benefit, which can drive down your costs over time, and employees will also understand how much you care about their families' wellbeing. Beth is a sought-after local and regional speaker, backed up by 20+ years of experience in providing and teaching health care, rather than sick care. Invite her to share her start-where-you-are solutions at your professional association or in your workplace.

Mike has more than 25 years of expertise in business leadership including customer service, marketing, advertising, and sales.  He will be happy to share his knowledge through two talks: the Economic Impact of Portland's Visitor Market for local businesses as a business driver and the Four M’s of Successful Marketing: Getting it Right from the Start.

Norm is an insurance consultant that helps companies discover the best solutions for their insurance needs. Do you currently understand the new health care reform bill and how it will affect you? Are you getting the best coverage for the lowest cost for your medical insurance? Are you taking advantage of all the tax benefits that are available through your insurance programs? Do the employees of your company really understand their benefits and what you do for them? Royal Advocate’s informational sessions have helped many companies improve their understanding of insurance and has shown them how to save money.

Dr. Mahr is a Family Physician currently practicing at the East County Health Center in Gresham.  He is a member of Physicians for a National Health Program and is available to speak to small business owners regarding health care reform, emphasizing the benefits of a single payer approach.

Hannah Martine is an marketing and advertising consultant specializing in the creation and implementation of strategies and materials that bring more clients into small businesses.  She'll be happy to talk with your group about Three Critical Steps to Effective Networking.  In networking situations, you only have 30 to 60 seconds to help someone understand why it's in their best interest to do business with you.  Hannah shares the proven formula that will help you create an effective personal commercial.  Templates and examples will be provided.

Jill Nelson specializes in working with organizations and teams to build effective working relationships, clarify vision and mission, articulate and achieve goals, and work through conflict from a systems perspective. She can speak on topics from improving one-on-one relationships to improving the effectiveness of boards and teams. She has spoken to the APNBA with great reviews, as well as local business groups and regional and national conferences. Jill is the Owner of Step Beyond Coaching.

Andrea Olson is a trainer for ADA Info-Oregon, which is the Oregon affiliate to the Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center Northwest (www.dbtacnorthwest.org ).  Training can be customized to whatever topic you are interested in as long as it relates in some way to people with disabilities.  Training can be as short as 15 minutes (introduction to the DBTAC NW) and as long as 3 hours.  By taking advantage of a shorter training, you will have the opportunity to determine if future workshops of longer duration may benefit your members.

John Perkins can provide a 30-minute presentation on Portland’s Roadside Architecture – Past Delights, Present Attractions and Future Wonders. The presentation brings forward many Portland examples of roadside architecture from past and present, including a mushroom shaped gas station and a giant shoe building. It is a fun look with humor, but will also prompt you to understand the smart business reasons for housing your business in an iconic structure.

I offer a free, hour-long workshop to business professionals who are trying to resonate with an invisible audience -- users of the internet. You’ll learn what makes online writing memorable in a fun, fast-paced session with room for lots of Q&A.

About me: I have a degree in journalism and 20 years+ experience in print, PR, and marketing. I’ve written more than 2,000 articles – that’s about a million words in print.

Active Imagineering is a Small Business Marketing Consultant. We understand that many small business owners need help establishing their brand, communicating their value, and reaching out to new and existing customers. We work with our clients in a partnership model, characterized by passion, integrity and investment in their success. We provides services that run the gamut from writing marketing copy to web site evaluation to comprehensive marketing plans. And all at rates that the small business owner can afford. Active Imagineering - "Accelerating  Small Business"

With over twenty years experience in the banking industry, Debra specializes in creating and maintaining customer and employee loaylty, strategies that focus on organizational goals and developing leaders for tomorrow's roles.  She has spoken at the Tualatin and Tigard Chambers and conducts seminars on The Loyalty Factor.   Her free monthly newsletter, The Performance Buzz, addresses a variety of business issues and is available at www.HumanPerformanceSoutions.net or by email.  Debra is the owner of Human Performance Solutions, LLC.

As a marketing communications consultant with more than 15 years of experience and the former publisher of Nervy Girl magazine, I can help you discover unique ways to attract business through a strategic mix of public relations, marketing communications and social networking. Specifically, I address topics like social networking, creating e-newsletters, building dynamic websites and attracting media attention, among others.

A sought after speaker, Brenda speaks locally and regionally on developing relationships with corporate and foundation funders, the craft of grant writing, and other topics as requested. Brenda's insightful and informative talks offer practical tools and resources along with humor to equip participants for success in fundraising. Brenda is the principal at Adept Diva Consulting.