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