Archive for the 'Events' Category

Business Development Committee

February 15, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
March 15, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
April 19, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
May 17, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
June 21, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
July 19, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
August 16, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
September 20, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
October 18, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
November 15, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm

Networking with new businesses. Marketing the CEID. Setting up Get to Know Your Neighbor Tours. Recruiting new members. Socializing.

This is what you’ll be doing with us if you join this Committee. If you’re a new business to the area or your ‘territory’ includes the district; this is one place to really ramp up your business.

This Committee, meets at 2:00 on the third Monday of the month at Michaels Italian Sausage restaurant. The address is: 1111 SE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97214-1333 (503) 230-1899.

To learn more of the next meeting, please contact Pete Eggspuehler at Pete@beamdevelopment.com or Terry Taylor at terry@ceic.cc (503.577.5665).

The committee is responsible for letting any and all businesses in the district know about the wonders that is the CEIC, and how it will benefit their business.

You’ll get to meet new people, help promote the district, generate ideas for (and possibly write) our newsletter and update our website. Stop by any meeting to find out if this is the Committee you’ve been looking for!

CEIC Board Meetings

February 16, 2010
7:30 amto9:00 am
March 16, 2010
7:30 amto9:00 am
April 20, 2010
7:30 amto9:00 am
May 18, 2010
7:30 amto9:00 am
June 15, 2010
7:30 amto9:00 am
July 20, 2010
7:30 amto9:00 am
August 17, 2010
7:30 amto9:00 am
September 21, 2010
7:30 amto9:00 am
October 19, 2010
7:30 amto9:00 am
November 16, 2010
7:30 amto9:00 am

The Board Members of the CEIC meet the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 AM at Goodwill Industries (1943 SE 6th Ave).

If you would like to be a guest, a speaker, or have an issue you would like brought up to the Board, please contact Terry Taylor at terry@ceic.cc

Community Policing Action Committee Meetings

January 21, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am
February 18, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am
March 18, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am
April 15, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am
May 18, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am
June 17, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am
July 15, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am
August 19, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am
September 16, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am
October 21, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am
November 18, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am
December 16, 2010
7:30 amto8:30 am

So you’re tired of the trespass campers in front of your building. You’ve had it with graffiti. And if you have to deal with another property or car vandalism, you’re moving. Well here’s the Committee for you.

Meeting the third Thursday of each month at 7:30AM at River East Center – 1515 SE Water Ave, 3rd Floor Mt. Adams Conference Room.

This Committee allows you to directly talk with the officers of the Central Precinct to find solutions to these problems – and more. You’ll also meet other CEIC property and business owners who are facing these obnoxious issues and discuss ideas and concepts to eliminate them.

Networking Event at Blitz

March 18, 2010
5:30 pmto9:30 pm

It’s time to meet some of the other people who also live and/or work in the district.

This incredibly relaxing and free networking event is a great way to find new employment and business opportunities or just talk about what is going on in the area with other individuals.

We’ll have door prizes and other events going on also.

So stop by Blitz – 2239 SE 11th Ave anywhere from 5:30 on and get to know your neighbors!

Quarterly Meeting to discuss construction in the CEID

April 1, 2010
12:00 pmto1:30 pm

Yeah we know – trying to get around this district is a hassle. Some business owners are having to drive around for over half-an-hour just to find a street open which will let them GET to work.

So at this Quarterly Meeting, we’re working on getting all the agencies and construction crews together to answer your questions and concerns about all their projects.

If you’ve been impacted by these projects (and who hasn’t?) you’ll want to attend this meeting. It’ll be at Madison’s on April 1st from 12:00 to 1:30 and lunch will be served. Bring some business cards as this is also a fantastic way to network with other CEIC businesses.

To reserve your spots, simply email us at ceic@ceic.cc or call us at 503.768.4299. It’s time to vent your frustration and here’s the venue to do it!

Land Use Committee Meetings

January 5, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm
February 2, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm
March 2, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm
April 6, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm
May 4, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm
June 1, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm
July 6, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm
August 3, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm
September 7, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm
October 5, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm
November 2, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm
December 7, 2010
3:30 pmto5:00 pm

Want to see what developments are going on in the district? Have ideas about how the district should grow? Interested in zoning and what areas are zoned for what kind of development? Tired of the transportation issues and parking?

Attend the Land Use Committee. This Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30. Meetings are held at Goodwill Industries – 1943 SE 6th Ave. All CEIC Members are welcome.

You’ll get first hand information on:
* The status of the Streetcar alignment and financing
* Burnside Bridgehead
* Burnside/Couch Couplet
* Land Use within the district and Sanctuary
* Bicycle Master Plan
* Portland Milwaukie Light Rail Project
* Urban Renewal Funds and the projects these dollars will go to
* And SO MUCH more!

15th Annual Golf Tournament

July 27, 2010
11:30 amto6:30 pm

Get your team together for the CEIC 15th Annual Golf Tournament. Besides lots of prizes, the winning team has bragging rights and will hold the coveted Winner’s Trophy for the next year.

Whether you golf (or think you can) or can’t, this no stress, highly entertaining event is one of the best networking events we have.

So get your team together, tell everyone your are about to gain more business, and have a relaxing time with other CEIC businesses.

If you really aren’t a fan of hitting the ball, sponsor a hole and meet every golfer one on one!

Once again it will be at Langdon Farms. Look for more details and the registration form or contact ceic@ceic.cc.

Annual Meeting Aboard the Portland Spirit

December 3, 2010
11:30 amto2:00 pm

Start the holiday season off right – with a lunch cruise aboard the Portland Spirit. The largest attended CEIC event of the year, you’ll be able to REALLY network with other CEIC businesses.

Learn what the Council worked on (and accomplished) over the past year while listening to entertaining speakers.

To learn more or to reserve your spot, zap an email to ceic@ceic.cc.