Event Recap: Building Bridges: SMPS Oregon 2025 Inclusive Partnership Mixer
Building Bridges: SMPS Oregon 2025 Inclusive Partnership Mixer Event Recap
On March 11, 2025, SMPS Oregon held its fourth annual Inclusive Partnership Mixer, hosted by the SMPS JEDI Committee. Located at the US Bancorp Tower in downtown Portland, industry professionals gathered for an evening of networking. The event, held on the building’s third floor from 4:00-6:30 p.m., brought together a diverse group of firms, including DMWESB-Certified, Self-Certified, and BIPOC-led businesses, to forge new relationships and create opportunities for future partnerships.
Spotlight on XBE Firms
Representatives from a wide range of XBE firms were in attendance, showcasing the community's depth and breadth of talent. We built a successful mobile-enabled directory for attendees to access and sort each firm by type of work with links to their website. The firms included:
- ABD Engineering & Design, Inc.
- AfterBruce
- AHO Wellness Tech
- Bridgeport Interiors
- Burman Design
- Buzztag
- Camille Trummer Consulting
- Cascade Environmental
- Clark Land Resources
- Coles + Betts
- Colloqate
- Convergence Architecture
- EMERIO DESIGN LLC
- Espousal Strategies
- GDM Architects/Engineers
- i-TEN Associates
- JLA
- Laminar Flow Engineering
- Mayer/Reed
- Middle of Six
- Morgan Communications
- P3 Consulting
- Parrott Environmental
- Point North
- Process Design
- Reyes Engineering
- Scovill Construction & Contracting
- The Boldwork Collaboration
- Thuy Tu Consulting
- Understory
- Valar Consulting Engineering
- Vega Civil Engineering
- ZAN Associates
- Biella Lighting
Event Beneficiary, Girls Build
Supporting a local, industry-related non-profit is an important goal of this event. This year’s beneficiary is Girls Build, a Portland-based nonprofit that empowers girls to explore the world of building with curiosity and confidence. Girls Build serves communities in Southern Oregon, Portland, and the Oregon Coast, providing hands-on experiences to inspire the next generation of builders and leaders.
Culinary Delights
Attendees were treated to delicious bites courtesy of Chef Rico at Nevaeh Cee’s Catering. The thoughtfully crafted menu added a warm and welcoming touch to the evening, giving guests even more to enjoy as they built connections.
A Heartfelt Thank you
None of this would have been possible without the support of our sponsors. A big thank you to everyone who made this event a success. Also, a huge shout-out to the JEDI Committee whose dedication and hard work is seen through the success of the event. Committee members include: Lou Reynoldson, Kelly Johnson, Jasmyne Schierbaum, Aven-itza De Primavera, Ina Song, Hannah Herman, Tamara Grimm, Karen Ryan, Rachel Done, and Shalyn Wirfs. If you’re interested in working with or joining the SMPS JEDI Committee, we would appreciate hearing from you. Please connect with Lou Reynoldson, JEDI Director, at [email protected].
