This year’s Market Mixer, hosted at the Sentinel Hotel, proved once again that the AEC community in Portland is full of engaged, passionate, and insightful people.

With 14 different market sectors represented, the Mixer format allowed for intimate conversations and a casual Q&A format with industry leaders. We welcomed new table topics this year, such as Urban Infill and Multifamily Sustainability, while continuing the discussion on some old favorites like Affordable Housing and K-12 Education.

This unique event is a success thanks to our speakers & sponsors – this event wouldn’t be able to happen without their participation. SMPS and the Programs Committee would like to thank the following organizations for their time and effort:

Affordable Housing | Jessica Woodruff, Community Development Partners

Sponsored by Lorentz Bruun Construction

Industrial | Chris Hartson, Specht Properties

Sponsored by VLMK Engineering

K-12 Education | Sue Steinbrenner, Evergreen Public Schools

Sponsored by Pence Construction

Office | Nick Fritel, TMT Development

Sponsored by Turner Construction

Adaptive Reuse | Anna Langley, Langley Investment Partners

Sponsored by R&H Construction

Healthcare | Weston York, Providence Health & Services

Sponsored by Bremik Construction

Design Commission & Historic Landmarks Commission | Julie Livingston, Design Commission and Maya Foty, Historic Landmarks Commission

Sponsored by FFA Architecture & Interiors

Urban Infill | Morgan Tracy, City of Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability

Sponsored by Emerick Architects

Retail | Jay Fetherston, Harsch Investment Properties

Sponsored by Emerick Construction

Multifamily Sustainability | Stephen Aiguier, Green Hammer

Sponsored by Säzän Group

Transit-Oriented Development | Jonathan Williams, Metro

Sponsored by LRS Architects

Suburban Growth | Kira Cador, Rembold Properties

Sponsored by Scott | Edwards Architecture

Higher Education | Linda Degman, Portland Community College

Sponsored by TEECOM

Public Works | Russell Knoebel, Washington County

Sponsored by Elcon Associates, Inc.

We look forward to hosting another great Market Mixer next year! If your firm is interested in sponsoring next year’s event, please contact Jenn Bollenbacher at [email protected].

SMPS and the Programs Committee would also like to thank the Sentinel Hotel for their hospitality, as well as Cheryl McIntosh for photographing the event.

All photos courtesy of Cheryl McIntosh Photography | www.greatthingsaredone.com