Marketing your business During a Crisis: Do’s and Don’ts | Jon Simpson“When the fabric of society changes, it’s easy to begin tiptoeing on social media and hesitate before moving forward with a marketing plan. It’s a tricky conundrum — you don’t want to seem...

With many counties in Oregon approaching Phase 2 opening, and Multnomah County hoping to enter Phase 1 shortly, returning to the office is top of mind for many of us. Understanding the challenges, preferences, and concerns of our employees is a prudent first step to inform the planning process. Belo...

On June 18, 2020, SMPS Oregon hosted a follow up to the Response to COVID-19 virtual panel event. We invited the original panel back to discuss where things stand now, and what a path forward may look like. Speakers talked about ideas and answered questions on how to help provide value to your ...

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen harmful displays of power, communities pulling together to enact change, and discussions that confront systemic racism in professional and personal levels. Many of us are finding ourselves wanting to help, but are not sure where to start. The first step you ...