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 …
[case study] A Tourism Startup Gets its First Strategic Plan Read More »
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!
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 …
[case study] Empowering Farmers with Digital Marketing Read More »
At Pregame, we define “startup” as any innovative group working to change the game. Portland Street Response is a profound example. As the City of Portland’s new first responder program, PSR is tasked with assisting people experiencing mental and behavioral health crises, thus relieving that response burden from fire and police, who are better suited …
[case study] Portland Street Response: Training the New First Responders Read More »
After nearly 30 years in business, 1,4Group was integrating a new CEO for the first time since its father & son founders had started the company. Through a lot of hard work by the founders, loyal staff, and fortunate changes in the industry, the company had been thrust into growth mode. The challenge: how …
The climate change crisis requires innovative, laser-focused programs to make a difference. That difference requires partnership between private and public entities. Enter the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF). Established by voters in 2018, PCEF is charged with funding clean energy projects that prioritize frontline populations, including low-income communities, people of color, and those …
Creating Entrepreneurs within Government: Portland Clean Energy Fund Read More »
Shout out to our members and clients who kept it 100 this year!
The results of our latest member survey, plus the how and why behind our approach.
Pregame partnered with Portland Fire & Rescue to create its strategic plan and provide executive coaching to the new fire chief.
You’re in a position to support an entire network of small businesses… how do you level them up fast? Portland’s official destination marketing organization has a deep connection with the local businesses that serve tourism, meetings, and conventions. The challenge: Travel Portland needed to increase value for its local business partners while also helping small …
[case study] Travel Portland Small Business Curriculum Design Read More »
