Makers Hub:

Portland is home to many iconic maker companies - businesses that have been innovating and crafting high-quality products for decades. Makers Hub was created as a quarterly gathering designed to bring Portland’s manufacturing community together—not just to talk shop, but to spark new ideas, tackle common challenges, and build lasting connections.

Each event is designed to provide an informative, collaborative, and engaging experience for Portland Manufacturers. The event series is led by Chris King Precision Components and Kinesis and sponsored by Prosper Portland.

Our June gathering centers on a crucial topic: financial resources for local manufacturers. After a short creative icebreaker, we’ll hear from a panel of experts who will demystify the programs and funding pathways available to help manufacturers thrive.

Representatives from organizations including Business Oregon, Energy350 and Prosper Portland will share practical insights and tools that companies can start using immediately. We'll reserve plenty of time for audience Q&A before we all have a change to mingle over some beverages and snacks and continue the continue the conversation.

Join us for an afternoon of resource sharing, connection, and ideas that can shape the future of making in Portland.

Confirmed on the panel, more to follow:

• Jeff Hampton: Regional Development Officer Business Oregon
• Nick Lorenz, MBA, PMP: Industrial Strategic Energy Coach (SEM) at Energy350
• Kate Merrill: Project Manager, Metals & Machinery Industry, Business Advancement Team/ Economic Dev Department Prosper Portland

is a performance bicycle component manufacturer based in Portland, OR. Since 1976 we have been domestically producing bicycle parts of the highest quality. We choose to source our raw materials from domestic mills because of the consistent quality and integrity of production that they offer. Throughout our production history we have made the choice to enact environmentally sound manufacturing practices and have worked to apply eco friendly principals to every part of our business.

is a Portland-based growth studio for owner-run businesses. We work with established companies who strive to be one of a kind in their market. Our three-step co-creative process is designed to create clarity round the organization’s strategic positioning, make it real from the inside out, and amplify it through an iterative human to human marketing approach. We are excited to celebrate our 25th year in business this year.

is generously sponsoring Makers Hub.