Where
Cascade Crest Banquet Room at the Oregon Zoo4001 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97221
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"We hope you will join us and support the only event that celebrates the Native American business community"
THE FALL GATHERING 2016
October 7, 2016
Oregon Zoo’s Cascade Crest Ballroom
On Friday, October 7th, from 6PM to 9PM the Oregon Native American Chamber (ONAC) invites you to join us as we hold our 12th Annual Gathering event,“Empowering Our Community” at the Oregon Zoo’s Cascade Crest Ballroom. The Annual Gathering, ONAC’s signature event, is a unique opportunity for members, partners, and the Native business community to network, celebrate, and support the work of ONAC and its scholarship program. Each year, the Gathering brings together Tribal representatives, corporate partners, city, county, and state government agencies and community leaders to celebrate the contributions of ONAC members and the Native American business community.
Gary “Litefoot” Davis
Gary “Litefoot” Davis is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and is a successful Entrepreneur, Actor, Recording Artist, Author and Public Speaker.
He recently served as the President & CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) which is the longest standing and largest national Native American business organization – solely dedicated to expanding opportunity for American Indian entrepreneurs and Tribal enterprises.
ONAC’s work has been guided by the belief that Native businesses are a foundation for emerging Native economies that would provide employment and educational opportunities and allow our Native communities the opportunity to break the generational cycles of poverty. Today we carry that belief forward and continue to work toward a brighter future with a thriving and connected Native American community that empowers its business leaders with resources, partnerships, and services that ensure their success and supports the educational aspirations of community members.
By supporting and attending the 12th Annual Gathering, you helped provide critical support to advance ONAC’s mission and provide ongoing scholarship support to outstanding Native American College students.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NATIVE STUDENTS
By supporting and attending the 12th Annual Gathering, you will help provide critical support to advance ONAC’s mission and provide ongoing scholarship support to outstanding Native American College students.
Scholarship Sponsorship. Every year ONAC works with the community to identify, select and award up to 10 scholarships. Each year individuals, businesses, and corporations step up to sponsor the $1,000 scholarships we award to outstanding Native American college students that represent the next generation of leaders.
SPONSORSHIP
As a small organization, ONAC cannot do this work alone and we call upon our members, partners, supporters, and the Native community to support the 11th Annual Gathering and our Celebration of Community.
You can become a sponsor today by using the registration link and selecting your sponsorship level. We have made it simple to add your incldued table guests with your sponsorship, simply contact us for your special event code to register your participating guests names for inclusion at no additional cost!
Each year ONAC leverages the financial and in-kind support of small businesses, nonprofit organizations, corporate partners, members, and individuals to host the Annual Gathering. We would not be able to host this event without the ongoing support of our partners and sponsors that help advance ONAC’s mission and provide the resources to support outstanding Native American college students.
We are requesting your help in making a difference by considering a sponsorship of this exciting, social and cultural event. The Gathering offers an excellent opportunity to promote your business or organization, while at the same time, playing a critical role in advancing our mission of working with all members of the community to advance the educational and economic opportunities for Native Americans in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
In-kind Donations. Each year, the silent auction helps raise critical funds for ONAC and helps support the scholarship program. You can also help by donating:
- Native American artwork and jewelry
- Goods and/or services from your company or tribal enterprise(s)
- Access to unique opportunities (eg. Hosted dinners, concerts, vacation home stays, golfing packages)
If you would like to donate items/services, please contact James Parker, Executive Board Administrator, via e-mail at support@onacc.org
Volunteer. As a small organization, ONAC’s relies on the time and energy of volunteers to help with planning, coordination, and day of event details for the Annual Gathering. Our volunteers play a critical role in:
- Greeting guests, sponsors, and dignitaries
- Collecting tickets & contributions at the event
- Staging and assisting with the Silent Auction and event coordination tasks.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated and will be recognized in our program for their contribution.
Advertising. Promote your business, organization, and/or products in the 11th Annual Gathering program. All artwork needs to be submitted and print ready (jpeg or pdf format) by the end of business on Friday, September 11th. Due to printing and production deadlines for the programs, any logos, artwork, or ads received after this date will not be included in our program.
ABOUT ONAC
Vision. Oregon and Southwest Washington will have a thriving and connected Native American community that empowers its business leaders with resources, partnerships, and services that ensure their success and supports the educational aspirations of community members.
Mission. The Oregon Native American Chamber is dedicated to working with all members of the community to advance the educational and economic opportunities for Native Americans in Oregon and Southwest Washington.