Portland Relocation Council

What Portland Relocation Council does

The Portland Relocation Council (PRC) is a non-profit professional association founded in 2004 and based in Portland, Oregon, that serves the global mobility and corporate relocation industry across the Pacific Northwest. Its members include HR professionals, talent mobility managers, and relocation program administrators at corporations (corporate members, joining free), as well as service providers spanning relocation management companies (RMCs), moving companies, real estate firms, immigration attorneys, corporate housing providers, mortgage lenders, and consulting firms (supplier members). PRC operates with a lean staff of 5 employees alongside a volunteer board of 17 directors and is affiliated with Worldwide ERC (WERC), the global industry association for mobility professionals.

PRC's core offerings fall into three product families: (1) memberships — complimentary annual corporate memberships and $100/year supplier memberships; (2) events — two half-day education and networking meetings per year, the annual Cascade Conference co-hosted with the Puget Sound Relocation Council (PSRC), and a winter meeting; and (3) sponsorship tiers — Rose City at $1,750/year and Stumptown at $1,250/year, which provide logo placement, speaking slots, and complementary memberships. Ancillary programming includes an annual $2,000 scholarship for students with recent relocation experience and ongoing fundraising for Project 48, a nonprofit supporting youth in foster care, having raised over $30,000 since 2015.

PRC runs on Wild Apricot membership management software, which powers the website, member login, event registration, and the online service directory. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring supplier memberships, corporate sponsorships, and event registration fees (e.g., $300 for supplier members and $400 for non-members at the 2026 Cascade Conference). The organization has no public revenue disclosure. Its go-to-market is community-led: corporate members are courted at no cost to drive event density, while supplier members and sponsors are monetized for access to that buyer base, with a strict no-solicitation policy at events preserving a safe environment for both sides.

Name

Portland Relocation Council

Legal name

Portland Relocation Council

Website

https://portlandrelocationcouncil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Portland Relocation Council is a Portland, Oregon-based non-profit professional association founded in 2004 that serves Pacific Northwest mobility and corporate relocation managers and service providers through memberships, education events, and the annual Cascade Conference co-hosted with PSRC.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAKACAF

Destination Services (Home Search, School Search, Area Orientation)

Home & Personal Services/Moving, Storage & Relocation Services/International Moving & Relocation Services

Keywords

• Relocation industry association
• Mobility professional networking
• Talent mobility education
• Corporate relocation services
• Relocation industry events

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Supplier Membership Dues: Service providers who offer relocation products or services pay an annual membership fee of $100 per individual. This is the primary recurring revenue stream from the provider segment of the membership base.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships are sold at two tiers: Rose City Sponsors at $1,750 annually and Stumptown Sponsors at $1,250 annually. Sponsorships include complimentary memberships, logo placement on the website and at events, speaking opportunities, and sponsor spotlights. This represents a significant annual revenue stream.
3. Event Registration Fees: Non-members pay to attend PRC events and the Cascade Conference. For the 2026 Cascade Conference, non-member registration is $400, and PRC/PSRC supplier members pay $300. Education meeting attendance for supplier members is at a reduced cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Portland Relocation Council (PRC) is a nonprofit regional professional association that supports, educates, and connects mobility and relocation professionals across the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington). Its core offerings include corporate and supplier memberships, two annual half-day education and networking events, the annual Cascade Conference co-hosted with PSRC, a winter meeting, two tiers of corporate sponsorship, and a $2,000 student scholarship program. Members earn continuing education credits toward industry credentials (CRP, GMS-T), access a member directory, and participate in a strict non-solicitation environment.

Product overview

Portland Relocation Council is a membership-based professional organization founded in 2004, not a software product company. It provides two membership tiers (Corporate Membership for relocation program managers at no cost, and Supplier Membership at $100/year for service providers), organizes education events and the annual Cascade Conference, runs a $2,000 scholarship program for students with relocation experience, and offers two sponsorship tiers (Rose City at $1,750 and Stumptown at $1,250). The organization supports social responsibility through Project 48 partnership. All services are delivered via the Wild Apricot membership software platform.

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Products and services

• Corporate Membership Complimentary annual membership for company-paid employees responsible for any aspect of talent mobility at their organization. Includes free attendance at both PRC education meetings, the membership appreciation event, access to the online member and service directory, peer benchmarking, industry updates, and earning of continuing education credits for credentials such as CRP and GMS-T.
• Supplier Membership Annual membership at $100 per individual for service providers in the relocation industry, including relocation management companies, moving companies, real estate firms, financial institutions, immigration providers, corporate housing, and other mobility service suppliers. Includes reduced-cost attendance at education meetings and the membership appreciation event, plus a free listing on the PRC Service Directory.
• PRC Education Events Two half-day education and networking events per year featuring industry expert presentations, networking, charitable activities, and social hours. Continuing education credential credits are available for attendees toward industry designations such as CRP and GMS-T.
• Cascade Conference Annual joint conference co-hosted with the Puget Sound Relocation Council (PSRC), bringing together the Seattle and Portland mobility communities. The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 17-18, 2026 at The SOMM in Woodinville, WA, and features corporate and supplier roundtables, a keynote, education sessions, rapid-fire vertical updates, a social responsibility initiative, and the PNW Nightcap networking event.
• PRC Winter Meeting Annual winter meeting featuring themed events, networking, industry expert presentations, and collaboration on mobility trends, with a social/after-party component. The 2026 PRC Winter Meeting is planned for the Portland area.
• PRC Scholarship Program Annual student scholarship program awarding $2,000 to one selected student with relocation experience who has moved and changed schools within the past four years. Requires an essay on challenges and successes encountered while relocating and changing schools.
• Rose City Sponsorship Top-tier annual sponsorship at $1,750, including 2 complimentary PRC memberships, logo placement on the website homepage and at all events, formal sponsor recognition, nametag identification, recognition on electronic notifications and social media, a 'Meet the Sponsor' website profile, speaking opportunities at PRC meetings, a 60-second sponsor spotlight at one meeting annually, and annual Cascade Conference sponsorship opportunities.
• Stumptown Sponsorship Entry-level annual sponsorship at $1,250, including 1 complimentary PRC membership, logo placement on the website and at events, formal sponsor recognition, and nametag identification. Excludes speaking opportunities, sponsor spotlight, and Cascade Conference sponsorship.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Puget Sound Relocation Council (PSRC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 August 2026PRC co-hosts the annual Cascade Conference with PSRC, bringing together the Seattle and Portland relocation communities. The name reflects the Cascade Mountain Range that links the two cities. The conference includes joint programming, corporate and supplier roundtables, and the PNW Nightcap networking event.
• Worldwide ERC (WERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldwide ERC is the global association for mobility professionals. PRC supports the WERC mission and values and aligns its core values (Positive, Respect, Customers First) with WERC. PRC's education programs help members earn continuing education credits, including WERC credentials like CRP and GMS-T.
• Project 48minorOthersPRC proudly sponsors Project 48, a local nonprofit supporting youth in foster care who face trauma, poverty, and instability. Through fundraising at meetings and donor generosity, PRC has raised over $30,000 since 2015 for Project 48. Activities include shoe drives, volunteering, and bag-filling initiatives.
• Bay Area Mobility Management (BAMM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAMM is a leading mobility organization connecting professionals across the Bay Area. PRC lists BAMM as a regional partner organization and PRC board members including Michael James and Sara Judy are active members of BAMM.
• Arizona Relocation Alliance (ARA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARA provides networking and education for relocation professionals across Arizona. Listed as a regional partner organization on PRC's Other Regional Events page.
• Rocky Mountain Relocation Council (RMRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMRC provides education and networking for mobility professionals in the Rocky Mountain region. PRC lists RMRC as a regional partner organization, and PRC board member Rachael Schepemaker previously served as Past President of RMRC.
• Southern California Relocation Council (SCRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCRC connects relocation professionals across Southern California's mobility industry. Listed as a regional partner organization on PRC's Other Regional Events page.
• Portland HR Management Association (PHRMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHRMA is a local HR community providing education, networking, and professional development. Listed as a regional partner organization on PRC's Other Regional Events page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Cartus: Major relocation management company and longtime PRC corporate-supplier ecosystem participant (multiple PRC board alumni including Kate Tarnowski and Scott O'Neill worked at Cartus). Representative of the supplier-side ecosystem PRC serves rather than a direct competitor.
• Altair Global: Global relocation management company where current PRC Secretary Kate Tarnowski serves as Director, Supplier Partner Experience. Represents the supplier ecosystem that funds PRC sponsorships and supplier memberships.

Direct peers

• Puget Sound Relocation Council (PSRC): Seattle-based regional relocation/mobility professional association serving the Pacific Northwest. Co-hosts PRC's flagship Cascade Conference and shares the same mission, membership structure, and supplier/corporate audience.
• Southern California Relocation Council (SCRC): Southern California regional relocation industry association serving mobility professionals in the LA/SoCal market. Listed as a PRC partner chapter with comparable structure, events, and WERC affiliation.
• Rocky Mountain Relocation Council (RMRC): Regional relocation industry association covering Colorado and the Rocky Mountain states. Listed as a PRC regional peer, with prior PRC board member Rachael Schepemaker serving as Past President of RMRC.
• Arizona Relocation Alliance (ARA): Arizona-based regional mobility professional organization affiliated with WERC. Listed by PRC as a peer chapter on its 'Other Regional Events' page and operates a similar supplier/corporate membership and event-based model.
• Bay Area Mobility Management (BAMM): San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the Worldwide ERC regional affiliate network serving mobility professionals. Listed by PRC as a regional peer organization, with overlapping board members (e.g., Sara Judy) and comparable membership/sponsorship model.

Regional players

• Greater New York Relocation Council: New York metro regional relocation professional association and WERC chapter. Operates a similar corporate/supplier membership model in a different geography; useful as a comparable for chapter economics.

Broad incumbents

• Worldwide ERC (WERC): Global industry association for talent mobility and relocation professionals. PRC is a regional affiliate under WERC's umbrella; WERC issues the CRP and GMS-T credentials that PRC's education programs help members earn.

Emerging players

• Women of Global Mobility (WoGM): Industry community supporting women in the global mobility profession. PRC board member Rachael Schepemaker serves as its Vice President; WoGM is an adjacent community organization with overlapping membership and event audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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