The PDX Finance Leadership Forum is an invitation-only, quarterly gathering of finance leaders in the Portland area. The forum is led by an advisory board of local finance leaders who periodically meet to recommend topics and trends that are timely and relevant to today's CFO. The 2026 PDX Finance Leadership Forum Advisory Board
Past Events
December 4, 2024
4 to 6 pm
PacWest Center
Regional Economic Update
Portland and Oregon have lost population in recent years – a historical rarity. The losses come after the advent of remote work and a shift in local taxes and services. Is this an anomaly or the beginning of a longer trend?

John Tapogna
President Emeritus
ECOnorthwest
September 24, 2024
8 to 10 am
The Nines, Urban Farmer
Operations, Technology, & Innovation Update
What to expect from banking solutions in today’s environment

June 5, 2024
5 to 8 pm
Amaterra Winery
Modern Leadership That Builds Thriving Cultures
In our disconnected, hybrid, multi-generational world of work, it’s harder than ever to build connections, establish trust and maintain a motivated, thriving workplace culture. Traditional tactics are falling flat. And the demands of the modern worker have changed.
In this forum, we’ll explore the changing demands of leadership and tools to elevate your influence to motivate and inspire teams.
- Understand the demands of the modern worker.
- Explore how to balance an authentic, vulnerable presence without undermining your credibility.
- Gain tips to communicate your vision more powerfully, to truly connect with your team, build trust and gain buy-in, faster.

Laura Fravel
Founder, Spark & Inspire
Executive Communications Coach
March 21, 2024
8 to 10 am
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Portland Metro Area State of the Economy
An update and discussion of The Portland Metro Area State of the Economy report presented by Andrew Hoan, President and CEO of The Portland Metro Chamber. The annual report examines Portland metro’s economy and takes a deep dive into the changing population and migration of people and businesses within the region.

Andrew Hoan
President & CEO, Portland Metro Chamber and Portland Business Alliance