Oregon Health & Science University offers venues that showcase the best of Portland. Choose one of their venues on Marquam Hill and enjoy the  incomparable views of Portland and Mount Hood. Or, you can select their state-of-the-art facility located in the desirable South Waterfront district and accessible by bike, streetcar, car or kayak.

Can’t decide? Pick the best of both worlds and have your guests float above the city in the Portland Aerial Tram during your event. They offer onsite catering, AV services and parking for guests.

Contact OHSU at 503.494.4312 or events@ohsu.edu for more information.

Voicebox Karaoke Lounge

Their six private suites are perfect for all kinds of events, from a small gathering of friends to a buy-out of the full space. The next time you want to get a group together without the hassle of crowds, let them take care of every detail. Voicebox offers inhouse food and drink options or you can work with one of their catering partners to create a wonderful meal.

Gathering with friends in a private suite is more than just about a better karaoke experience, too. It’s about the transformative power of group song. Every night their guests form new stories they’ll tell for years. The best Voicebox parties usually peak at that moment when you learn something new about an old friend or, even more surprisingly, the moment when you learn something new about yourself.

They are offering a mid-week bachelorette party special: This summer Voicebox keeps the party going for bachelorettes with special suite rates. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday nights your suite charges are on the house after the first two hours. And after you’ve sung all of your favorite songs, keep the plan simple by hitting the other hot spots in our neighborhood. No cabs, no confusion. Just one perfect night.

Voicebox is located at 2112 NW Hoyt, call them at 503.303.8220 to get started planning your next event.

Heliu m Comedy Club is the perfect venue for a wide variety of day and nighttime events, including:

• Daytime meetings and seminars
• Birthday, bachelor and bachelorette parties
• Fundraisers
• Corporate roasts and entertaining
• Team building functions
• Product launches
• Corporate holiday parties
• Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

Group parties for a comedy show can be scheduled for any night Wednesday through Saturday. Group discounts are available for show tickets on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Helium is located at 1510 Se 9th and also has comedy shows available Tuesday- Saturday night and if you want to try being a comedian, check out the open mic night. Give them a call for more information 888.643.8669.

Take your next meeting outside of the box and check out what Helium Comedy Club has to offer.

Five Pine Resort & Spa located in Sisters, Oregon has earned the highest rating, 4 diamonds! Five Pine is a beautiful space for meetings, events, weddings or to just relax and get away from everything. Meetings can be held in the 4800 sq ft conference center or outside by the creek. The conference center can also accomodate 150 people inside for wedding receptions including a dance floor or 200 people outside.   They offer a full range of services with exceptional wines and selected cuisine by their professional catering staff.  They are happy to recommend florists, photographers, musicians and officiates. Contact Tricia at tm@fivepinelodge.com or 541.585.2647 for more information.

The Five Pine campus includes the Sisters Athletic Club, Three Creeks Brewery, Thyme Fine Dining, Shibui Spa and Sisters Movie House. They also have plenty of room choices available if you are looking for a place to rest and relax. You can relax in a suite in the main lodge or choose from the many cabins available for added privacy. Five Pine offers packages for a romantic getaway, golf weekend, girls weekend or many other choices.  Check out their website for all of the great offers and get your special event booked today! Beautiful photo by Kimberly Kay Photography.

Congratulations to our clients and fellow colleagues who were chosen for the prestigious Reader’s Choice Best of Awards from Northwest meeting + events magazine. These awards were chosen by the readers.

For Oregon:

Best Attraction: Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Best Audio-Visual Presentation Provider: Greenlight Creative

Best Boats/Cruises/Charters: Portland Spirit

Best Catering Company: Vibrant Table Catering & Events

Best Conference Venue: Oregon Convention Center

Best Green Event Venue: Portland Doubletree

Best Rental Service Provider: Peter Corvallis Productions

Best Resort: Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Best Hotel with Meeting & Event Space, less than 400 guest rooms: Embassy Suites Downtown

Best Hotel with Meeting & Event Space, more than 400 guest rooms: Portland Doubletree

Editor’s Pick -Best Historic Hotel- The Benson Hotel

Congratulations to all of the winners and the Runners Up. For a complete listing and winners from other states, visit their website.



Thursday, July 21, 2011, 7am-5pm, Oregon Convention Center

Hear expert speakers, Network, Learn new growth strategies

Portland Business Journal is offering a 20% discount for people registering that are Bravo! Advertisers. Call 503.219.3423 to register and they will give you a special code to receive the discount.

Schedule of Events:

7am-8am  Registration and Continental breakfast, Exhibit hall opens

8am-9:30am Leadership Workshop from Disney Institute-Disney’s approach to quality service

10:00am-11am Breakout Sessions

1- Financing Growth

2- Growing and protecting your brand

11:30am-12:45pm  Keynote Speaker- Harvey Mackay

Boxed Lunch served during speaker

1:15pm-2:15pm Breakout Sessions

1. Technology As Tools for Growth

2. Recruit, Retain & Remove

2:30pm-4pm  Leadership Workshop from Disney Institute- Disney’s approach to Business Excellence

4pm-5pm Networking Reception- Beer & Wine Bar

5Rock Ranch Is God’s Family Ranch Here on Earth! It is set aside by God for all people to learn about family. It seems so simple, but it’s God’s plan. 5Rock Ranch is truly a place where people can come and be a part of a family and learn about Him. We learn about Him through His Word, through prayer, through others, and through love just to name a few ways. 

Come see what’s happening with

the old Flying M Lodge…

 Saturday, July 9th & Sunday, July 10th

 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

 Tours start every hour 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

 Short video & presentations: 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm

 Free BBQ lunch (while it lasts)

 Espresso cart open at amphitheater

 On Sunday, please stay for 5Rock Fellowship immediately following dinner @ 5pm.

5Rock Ranch Is God’s Family Ranch Here on Earth! It is set aside by God for all people to learn about family. It seems so simple, but it’s God’s plan. 5Rock Ranch is truly a place where people can come and be a part of a family and learn about Him. We learn about Him through His Word, through prayer, through others, and through love just to name a few ways. 

No Reservations Needed…Just Show Up!

Directions are on their website.