What is Connect?

Connect is a not-so-traditional networking group. While dedicated to generating new business opportunities for its members, Connect also strives to promote philanthropic community events like the Smart Gala.

This isn’t your everyday pass-out-cards-and-wait-for-the-phone-to-ring networking; this is networking with personality and heart.

What’s so special about Connect?

Connect members believe that there is enough time in the day to manage successful careers and to help others. We believe that with critical mass, we can more effectively contribute to the world around us, both as professionals and as humanitarians.

But this isn’t about sugarcoating – this is about a determined commitment to at least one Portland charity per year. This dedication to giving back serves two purposes for Connect members; it provides them with a rewarding connection to the community and, by raising Connect’s profile, promotes their professional goals.

How Does Connect Work?

Connect meets for lunch every-other Wednesday in the Overton Room at Wildwood Restaurant in Northwest Portland.

Wildwood Restaurant
1221 NW 21st Ave
Portland OR 97209
503-248-9663 [MAP]

Each member of Connect represents a single profession (i.e., real estate agent, accounting, graphic design). This focus of one business category per person eliminates the possibility of conflict or competition within the organization. To protect s reputation, each member instructs the group about his or her best business practices. This education process along with the charisma of Connect members encourages a natural flow of business leads. Since its inception, Connect has generated hundreds of business transactions for its members. Membership dues are $15 per quarter.

Recruiting @ Connect

Connect is always looking for a few good men and women. We are always open to meeting you. If you are interested in joining Connect, please send an email to info@connectpdx.org

We are looking to fill the following positions this year:

• House Cleaning Service
• Personal Trainer
• Business Attorney
• Certified Public Accountant
• Handyman
• Graphic Designer
• Web Designer
• Wireless Phone Rep
• Landscaping Contractor
• Catering
• PR/Advertising
• Print Shop

2010 Meeting Calendar

We try to have one presenter at each of our lunch meetings. Usually the presenter is a member of Connect, but sometimes we have a special guest.