Oregon Pride In Business - Orpib

What Oregon Pride In Business - Orpib does

Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit LGBTQIA2S+ chamber of commerce headquartered in Portland, Oregon, serving business owners, nonprofit leaders, and individual professionals across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Founded in 1992 (formerly the Portland Area Business Association, PABA) and governed by a 12-person volunteer Board of Directors, ORPIB delivers its mission through tiered memberships ($50-$800 annually), four-tier sustaining sponsorships ($1,500-$10,000), event sponsorships ($250-$1,000), the Thrive in Business virtual learning series, a 9-month Mentorship Program, a 9-month Foundation Incubator Program serving 2-4 startups annually, and free NGLCC LGBTBE certification processing (an $899 value) as Oregon's only NGLCC Affiliate Chamber. The organization also operates the ORPIB Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable entity formed in 2023 that administers the mentorship and incubator programs and accepts tax-deductible corporate donations up to $50,000.

The product surface is supported by a fully SaaS-based technology stack with no proprietary platform: Squarespace hosts the website and Member Directory, Growthzone manages memberships and events, Mailchimp handles newsletters, Discord powers a private member community, Airtable tracks projects and volunteer opportunities, Google Workspace covers email/calendar/storage, Square processes in-person event payments, and Canva supports graphic design. ORPIB's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with acquisition concentrated around networking mixers, the annual Rainbow Expo, advocacy events (including partnerships with Basic Rights Oregon and Q Center), the Thrive virtual learning series, and NGLCC referrals. Corporate sustaining sponsors include OnPoint Community Credit Union, LAIKA, NW Natural, and SAIF, the last of which employs Board President Mike Watters.

Revenue is derived from six streams: organizational and individual membership dues, sustaining sponsorships, per-event sponsorships, LGBTBE certification processing (waived for members), individual donations to the 501(c)(6), and corporate donations to the 501(c)(3) Foundation. The organization operates with a lean staff of 1-10 employees, supplemented by an active volunteer base, and is not venture-backed or private-equity-owned.

Name

Oregon Pride In Business - Orpib

Legal name

Oregon Pride in Business

Website

https://orpib.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oregon Pride in Business is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit LGBTQIA2S+ chamber of commerce in Portland, Oregon, providing membership-based networking, education, NGLCC certification, and advocacy services to business owners, nonprofits, and professionals across Oregon and SW Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. Business/organizational tiers: Alder $200, Hemlock $500, Vine Maple $800. Individual tiers: Huckleberry $50, Shore Pine $150. New members pay a $25 sign-up fee.
2. Sustaining Sponsorships: Annual corporate sponsorships at multiple levels: Big Leaf Maple $1,500, Incense Cedar $2,500, Ponderosa Pine $5,000, Sitka Spruce $10,000. Sponsors receive visibility benefits, event tickets, newsletter features, and directory listings.
3. Event Sponsorships: Per-event sponsorship opportunities: Bronze $250-$300 (table + 2 tickets), Silver $500 (speak/table + 4 tickets), Gold $1,000 (speak and table + 6 tickets, members only).
4. LGBTBE Certification Processing: ORPIB as NGLCC affiliate chamber processes LGBTBE certification. Certification is free for ORPIB members; standard fees would be $899 initial / $499 renewal. ORPIB waives fees for members as a membership benefit.
5. Individual Donations: Donations from individuals supporting LGBTQIA2S+ economic empowerment. As a 501(c)(6) organization, donations are not tax-deductible as charitable giving but may be deductible as business expenses.
6. ORPIB Foundation Donations: The 501(c)(3) ORPIB Foundation accepts tax-deductible donations to support mentorship and incubator programs. Corporate donor levels: Partner $5,000, Ambassador $10,000, Advocate $15,000, Champion $25,000, Trailblazer $50,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB) operates a nonprofit LGBTQIA2S+ Chamber of Commerce serving Oregon and SW Washington, providing membership programs, networking events, virtual educational programming, mentorship, an incubator for LGBTQIA2S+ entrepreneurs, and LGBTBE certification processing as an NGLCC affiliate chamber. The organization also conducts advocacy with Oregon legislators and supports its members through a member directory, Discord community, and sponsorships.

Product overview

Oregon Pride in Business operates as a unified chamber-of-commerce platform providing LGBTQIA2S+ business owners and professionals in Oregon and SW Washington with membership programs, educational offerings, mentorship, incubator support, and advocacy services. The core offerings include membership tiers for businesses and individuals, sustaining sponsorships, the Thrive in Business Virtual Learning Series, a Mentorship Program, an Incubator Program, LGBTBE certification support, and events/networking opportunities. The ORPIB Foundation (a 501(c)(3) entity) delivers the Mentorship and Incubator programs while providing capacity building for the organization. The portfolio is built on a technology stack including Growthzone for membership management, Squarespace for the website, Discord for community communication, and various third-party tools for operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs Annual membership tiers for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals providing access to events, member directory, Discord community, Thrive learning series, and free LGBTBE certification if eligible. Organizational tiers (Alder $200, Hemlock $500, Vine Maple $800) and individual tiers (Huckleberry $50, Shore Pine $150).
• Sustaining Sponsorships Annual corporate sponsorship tiers named after Pacific Northwest trees: Big Leaf Maple ($1,500), Incense Cedar ($2,500), Ponderosa Pine ($5,000), and Sitka Spruce ($10,000). Includes event sponsorship, blog posts, newsletter features, and visibility benefits.
• Thrive in Business Virtual Learning Virtual educational series offering lunch-sized learning sessions for business owners and professionals, featuring expert speakers on topics including financial fitness, business financials, social media, HR, and business strategy. Free for ORPIB members.
• Foundation Mentorship Program Nine-month program matching LGBTQIA2S+ business owners and leaders with experienced mentors from the ORPIB membership. Includes monthly 1:1 sessions and quarterly group connection sessions. Open to all community members.
• Foundation Incubator Program Nine-month intensive program for early-stage and growth-stage entrepreneurs, providing executive mentorship, expert guidance in business planning, marketing, finance, and legal, cohort support, and funding assistance. Includes free ORPIB membership and LGBTBE certification. Serves 2-4 startups per year.
• LGBTBE Certification Support Processing and assistance with National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) LGBT Business Enterprise certification. Free for ORPIB organizational members ($899 value), enabling access to corporate and government contracting opportunities.
• Events and Networking Calendar of events including networking mixers, educational sessions, advocacy events, and the annual Rainbow Expo. Members can showcase businesses in the Member Directory and connect via Discord community.

Quantifiable outcome

• LGBTBE certification provides access to billions in corporate and government contracting opportunities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• NGLCC (National LGBTQ+ & Ally Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORPIB is Oregon's only NGLCC Affiliate Chamber, providing access to the national LGBTBE certification program. This affiliation enables ORPIB members to receive certification that opens doors to corporate and government contracting opportunities managed by NGLCC's corporate partners.
• OnPoint Community Credit UnionflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOnPoint Community Credit Union sponsors the Thrive in Business Virtual Learning Program, providing support that helps keep the education series running. They also partner with ORPIB on building communities and powering small businesses. ORPIB's 2025 mentee Megan works in marketing at OnPoint.
• SAIF (Oregon's not-for-profit workers' compensation)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSAIF is an Annual Sustaining Sponsor offering three ways to save on Worker's Comp insurance for ORPIB members. Mike Watters, ORPIB Board President, works as Customer Experience Director for Policyholders at SAIF.
• Bloodworks NorthwestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerORPIB partners with Bloodworks Northwest to help save local lives through blood donation drives. The partnership includes hosting blood drives in partnership with Q Center and promoting donation eligibility updates (including the 2023 FDA policy change making donating blood more inclusive for gay and bisexual men).
• Place to B CoworkingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlace to B is a values-driven coworking space in Portland offering approximately 10% discount on memberships for ORPIB members. ORPIB staff member janine is a desk member at Place to B. The space hosts ORPIB events including the April Metro Mixer.
• Basic Rights Oregon (BRO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORPIB partners with Basic Rights Oregon for advocacy events, including the 'Beyond the Pride Flag' advocacy event focused on the Equal Rights for All Campaign. BRO Executive Director Kyndall Mason speaks at ORPIB events on political advocacy.
• Q Center (Portland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerORPIB partners with Q Center for community events including blood drives. Q Center hosts ORPIB's Gender-Affirming Career Closet clothing drive.
• NW NaturalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNW Natural is a Sustaining Sponsor of ORPIB, contributing to the organization's annual operations and programs.
• LAIKAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLAIKA is a Sustaining Sponsor of ORPIB, supporting LGBTQIA2S+ business community initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Out Leadership: Global LGBTQ+ business advisory organization connecting Fortune 500 companies to LGBTQ+ market opportunities. Operates at the corporate/board level on LGBTQ+ economic empowerment - broader in scope and corporate-focused versus ORPIB's SMB membership base.

Direct peers

• Independence Business Alliance (IBA): IBA is the Philadelphia region's LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce providing networking, advocacy, education, and supplier diversity resources to LGBTQ+ businesses and allies. Operates the same regional chamber model as ORPIB.
• Colorado LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce: Statewide LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce in Colorado providing networking, certification, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ businesses across the state. Highly comparable model - a single statewide NGLCC-affiliated LGBTQ+ chamber serving a defined US state.
• Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA): GSBA is the Pacific Northwest's LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce serving Washington State with membership tiers, networking events, advocacy, and education programs. Operates an essentially identical chamber-of-commerce model in the adjacent Pacific Northwest market.
• Chicago LGBT Chamber of Commerce: LGBTQ+ chamber serving the Chicago metropolitan area with networking events, education, certification support, and advocacy. Directly comparable chamber-of-commerce structure serving another major metro LGBTQ+ business community.
• Greater Miami and the Beaches Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce: LGBTQ+ chamber serving the Greater Miami area with networking events, education, and business advocacy. Comparable chamber model serving another regional LGBTQ+ business community in a distinct US geography.
• San Diego Equality Business Association (SDEBA): San Diego-area LGBTQ+ business chamber providing networking, education, and advocacy for the local LGBTQ+ business community. Comparable regional chamber-of-commerce model serving another Pacific/West Coast LGBTQ+ business market.
• StartOut: National nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through accelerators, mentorship programming, and community events. Directly comparable mission of empowering LGBTQ+ business owners, with material overlap in mentorship and incubator programming ORPIB delivers through its Foundation.
• NGLCC (National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce): NGLCC is the national umbrella network of LGBTQ+ chambers of commerce, of which ORPIB is Oregon's only affiliate. Both organizations certify LGBTBE businesses, connect members to corporate and government supplier diversity programs, and operate membership-based advocacy models - making NGLCC the closest structural peer.
• Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA): GGBA is the San Francisco Bay Area's LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce offering networking, advocacy, education, and LGBTBE certification. Comparable membership-based chamber model serving a regional LGBTQ+ business community in another major US metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/orpib
• Instagraminstagram.com/orpib

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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