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New Year Goal Brunch Portland: Recap + Photos

By Ciara Pressler

Our 14th Annual New Year Goal Brunch was a huge hit! We welcomed 40 business leaders to The Heathman for the party of the New Year, including brunch, goals, and champagne toast. The vibe was high, with thoughtful insights and inspiration from everyone. Check out these photos, and be sure you’re on our mailing list …

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Creative Genius Tour: NYC Art Binge featuring Jay Z, Spike Lee, and More

By Ciara Pressler

I’m a city person. Like, city city. I love the hustle; I’m the strange type whose brain clamor equalizes when there’s equal activity in my environment. I love the people: diversity of style, language, age, race, class, everything. And I love the culture: access to the best art, from subway musicians to gigantic museums, feeds …

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4 Ways to Approach Equity in Strategic Planning

By Ciara Pressler

Pregame has been working with nonprofits and government agencies to make their equity vision into reality to empower long-term planning. The work of creating an even playing field for everyone in business is a cause we care about at Pregame, so we put together a free webinar for our nonprofit, government, and business colleagues looking …

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[case study] A Tourism Startup Gets its First Strategic Plan

By Marlo Maroon

Marion County, Oregon, is a verdant, vibrant area in the rural pocket between Portland and Salem. Attracting visitors with a handful of big events like the Tulip Festival and Oktoberfest, local leaders were ready to up the area’s game to go from I-5 pass-through to major tourism destination. They had successfully cultivated a shared commitment …

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Photos! Pregame Anniversary Party #7

By Ciara Pressler

Last week, Pregame celebrated its 7th anniversary with clients and friends who have made our growth possible. We hosted a happy hour at Bertony Faustin’s The Crick PDX with local wine, food, and of course, hip hop beats. Thank you to everyone who came out and wished us a happy anniversary!

Power Up Your Pitch: 5 Tips For Writing More Persuasive Emails

By Ciara Pressler

Pitch emails aren’t just for publicists. Sales, business development, job searches… even most emails you send to your boss or team are appeals designed to pitch your point of view and position yourself as a valuable team member. It should go without saying that your emails should always be professional, without spelling errors or missing attachments, match …

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[case study] Empowering Farmers with Digital Marketing

By Ciara Pressler

When travelers plan a trip to Oregon, their journey begins online. For businesses to attract these potential visitors, it is essential to make a strong first impression from website to social media, with complete information, compelling images, and positive reviews. Recognizing this need, Travel Oregon launched the Digital Marketing Boost Program, aimed at enhancing the …

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PitchBlack: A Win-Win Model for DEI in Action

By Ciara Pressler

This year, I had the honor of returning as emcee of PitchBlack, the pitch event for Black founders. Like a live Shark Tank, PitchBlack awards funding to people with business ideas. But unlike Shark Tank, these awards are grants, not investment. That means that these founders keep ownership of their businesses and their ideas. And …

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Artists

Creative Genius Tour: NYC Art Binge featuring Jay Z, Spike Lee, and More

By Ciara Pressler

I’m a city person. Like, city city. I love the hustle; …

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MLMs, Cults, and You

By Ciara Pressler

I’m a little obsessed with culty things. As a creator of brands …

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Featured Artist: Katie Buckman

By Pregame HQ

Katie Buckman is a nature photographer with Evergreen & Aspen Nature …

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Featured Artist: Laura Pretto Vargas

By Ciara

Italo-Brazilian artist Laura Pretto Vargas makes abstract and figural paintings that …

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