Strengthening Property Management Through Collaboration

Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB) is the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for Oregon and Southwest Washington, dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA2S+ business owners, professionals, nonprofits, and students. The organization focuses on three pillars: networking and connection, accessible business education, and advocacy for inclusive policies. Members gain access to events, resources, discounts, and a free LGBTQ-owned business certification. ORPIB also advances equity through its Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racism framework and supports mentorship and community initiatives via the ORPIB Foundation.

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is a 501(c)(6) professional trade organization founded in June 2020, dedicated to advocating for fair housing and increased LGBTQ+ homeownership through education, networking, and advocacy.  Its mission—advocate, elevate, and celebrate—guides member-focused programming including the exclusive “Alliance Certified Ally” course, reflective of its inclusive ethos.  Serving more than 3,100 professionals across over 50 chapters nationally, the Alliance empowers both LGBTQ+ practitioners and allies in the real estate and housing industries.  It also connects clients with trusted, inclusive real estate professionals via its directory, LGBTQPlusHomes, embedding equity into the homebuying journey.

Cedar Mill Business Association (CMBA) is a hybrid chamber, networking group, and rotary-like organization focused on strengthening economic and social ties in Cedar Mill and along the Sunset Corridor. It promotes local businesses through directory listings, regular networking meetings, free lunch & informative presentations, and participation in community outreach. Members also gain visibility at CMBA-sponsored public events, receive newsletter and social media exposure, and contribute to vibrant downtown enhancement projects. CMBA’s mission centers on fostering a supportive, connected business community that enhances both commerce and quality of life locally.

PDX Gay Pages is an inclusive digital directory and marketing platform serving Metro Portland businesses that “welcome & include all humans of gender, sexual orientation” and fully support the LGBTQ+ community  . It offers lifetime listings on its highly SEO-optimized site, plus a year of promotional posts and reposts on Instagram and Facebook to boost visibility  . Businesses featured span a wide array of services and neighborhoods—from Hillsboro to Vancouver, WA—and each listing includes logo, links, description, and map details  . The platform’s mission is to unite value-aligned business owners and connect them with Portland’s growing LGBTQ+ consumer community  .

BNI NW Connect @ Nine is a hybrid BNI (Business Network International) chapter based in Portland, Oregon, meeting weekly on Wednesdays at 9:00 AM in a hybrid format—both in person at Elephants on Corbett (5221 S Corbett Ave) and online  . BNI is the world’s largest business networking and referral organization, where members typically see a 20% boost in business within their first year  . NW Connect @ Nine enforces one business category per professional specialty, ensuring exclusivity and trust in referrals  . The chapter invites local professionals to attend a meeting, claim their open category, and start generating referral-based growth.

Multifamily NW is a professional trade association founded in 1993, representing residential property managers, owners, and suppliers across Oregon and Southwest Washington—serving over 200,000 units.  It provides industry-leading rental forms, continuing education (including NAA certifications), networking opportunities, and the biannual Apartment Report for actionable market intelligence.  Multifamily NW also delivers robust advocacy at local and state levels on housing policy, fair housing, and regulatory compliance to support its members’ operating environment. 

Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce champions a vibrant local economy in Beaverton by fostering business development, retention, and strategic advocacy, supported by a network of over 500 partners.  Through its IMPACT Beaverton initiative, in partnership with the city, it provides free, bilingual (English & Spanish) business consultations, planning guidance, marketing support, and educational workshops.  Additional offerings include bilingual workshops and info sessions on topics like business planning, cybersecurity, financing, and more—available both online and in person. 

National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®) is the only U.S. trade association dedicated exclusively to professionals managing single-family and small residential properties, with more than 6,000 members across real estate and property management disciplines.  It offers deep-focused education, national and local networking, professional designations such as RMP® and MPM®, and advocacy tools to elevate standards, ethics, and legislative influence.  Founded in 1988, NARPM® fills a vital professional gap by delivering mission-driven support and representing the interests of smaller-scale residential property managers.