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The City of Portland, Oregon

Office of Management & Finance

Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services

Phone: 503-823-5288

Fax: 503-823-5384

1120 SW 5th Avenue, Rm 1040, Portland, OR 97204

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WABT for Employees

City of Portland Bureaus that participate in Trade Shows, Event Sponsorships, Publication Advertisements and Technical Assistance with the mission of contracting, engaging, D/M/W/ESB/SDV Business participation, public involvement, education and workforce in their processes will partner to deliver the following:

  • Enhance participation in Trade Shows, Event Sponsorships, and Newspaper Publications/Advertisements by dividing the cost evenly amongst the participating bureaus giving the city a larger presence
  • Increase collaboration and working as a team amongst bureaus to better serve the public
  • Builds strong internal and external relationships
  • Share volunteer opportunities at Trade Shows and Events with staff member of various bureaus
  • Sustainable and cost effective way to do business, by consolidating our efforts we can always remain consistent in supporting our community partners even in challenging budget times.

Bureau Funding Options:

  • Bureaus allocate a certain dollar amount to WABT account for events through a signed bureau IGA
  • Bureaus can select event partnerships on a case by case basis
  • Sponsorships are divided evenly among participating bureaus unless otherwise indicated

Bureau Liaison Responsibility:

  • Identify a Point of Contact to assigned to WABT team that will be responsible for identifying staff, providing outreach materials, approving payments and any additional logistical instructions
  • Provide Bureau Swag

Program Manager Responsibility:

  • Create list of events – this includes suggestions from WABT Bureau Liaisons
  • Schedule a meeting with WABT team at the beginning of every fiscal year to discuss partnership opportunities
  • Schedule an manage the event logistics and team guest list
  • Coordinate bureau payment of invoices
  • Contract with COBID Certified firm to design ads for publications (if required)
  • Provide appropriate “WABT” materials and swag