PROPEL: Portland's Young Professional Network

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PROPEL is greater Portland's premier young professionals networking and business organizational group. Formed in 2006 in association with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to encourage and cultivate relationships between the future business and community leaders of Greater Portland. We do this through a series of networking events, educational seminars and community business organizing efforts. Please visit our News & Events page to see what's on our current schedule.

Our members live and work in Greater Portland and share a common interest of furthering our professional goals. We believe that by promoting and acting on PROPEL's mission we will foster a stronger community of business and community leaders for Portland's future professionals, artists and entrepreneurs. Please visit our Members page to find out how to become a member of PROPEL and to learn more about our current leadership.

We believe in encouraging our membership to get involved in all types of community events, forums, politics, and other networking opportunities. Through these means, there is great potential to cultivate your professional interests and, at the same time, learn more about the local business community. Visit our Testimonials page to see some specific examples of how PROPEL has helped local young business leaders.

Our Mission Statement

To help our members reach their greatest professional potential via formal and informal networking events, educational round tables, and community organizing efforts.