We realized that at Pride festivals, ORPIB doesn’t stand out – we’re definitely not the most exciting table to visit or show to watch at your average Pride. Who wants business stuff when there are sno-cones and drag performances and art shows?

So for a while, we’re focusing on being present in spaces where ORPIB can stand out and make a bigger impact.

At Hot Diggity! Dog Walking + Pet Sitting, we believe that everyone deserves the love of a pet. That’s why we’re committed to providing the highest quality pet care services in Portland.

Since January, more than 3,300 bills have been introduced in the Oregon Legislative Session. The Advocacy Committee spent several weeks identifying bills, discussing their potential impact, and narrowing down the list to 46 priority bills.

• We have seen some GOOD bills this session, like House Resolution 3, recognizing and honoring the history of Black drag in Oregon and numerous bills to help businesses of all sizes.

• There are also many BAD bills that would take away transgender rights and make it easier to ban books. We do not expect these to pass, but we are keeping our eye on them.

If you would like to get involved, please come to an Advocacy Committee meeting. We meet virtually biweekly on Fridays at noon; email advocacy@orpib.com for a calendar invitation and meeting link. Meetings are open to all ORPIB members. 

Meet Chamber Board Member Rosa Garcia