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