Become a Subject Matter Expert

Are You a Small Business Owner?

Then We Need YOU!

The SBAC is recruiting 50 Subject Matter Experts who are small business owners in the Portland metropolitan area who want to take a more active role in building a city that vibrates with small business opportunities and success.

A subject matter expert is someone who knows and represents a particular geographic community, economic segment or industry (“NE Portland” or “Transportation”).  As opportunities arise, these representatives will be on hand for consultation and to volunteer their voice to the policy discussions and the development of solutions.

Background:

Over the last 5 years, the Small Business Advisory Council has become a strong voice informing City policy and speaking up on proposals that affect the success and viability of small businesses in the Portland metropolitan community. Our members are small business owners like you who are dedicated to making our City work better for us.

Because of our success on initiatives like the Small Business Bill of Rights, we now have many bureaus and City offices asking for a small business representative on advisory boards, task forces and committees. We also have numerous opportunities to offer testimony when a proposal goes before City Council. Our voice is being heard!

Our success has overwhelmed us. For years we complained that there was no small business voice “at the table.” Now there are more opportunities and demand than we can meet!

You can help. Consider applying to become a Subject Matter Expert with the SBAC and get your voice heard. For more information and application, download the application form (below) or contact Andrew Frazier at (503) 241-5151 for more details.

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