On January 9, we gathered with Pregame clients and friends to ring in the New Year with reflection and vision. Rotating venues every year, our 2026 venue was Soho House Portland. Ciara Pressler’s 16th Annual Goal Brunch theme was “evolution,” incorporating the themes of the current Chinese year of the snake – shedding what no […]
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On January 9, 2025, our Pregame community in Portland, OR came together for our annual New Year Goal Brunch. Now in its 15th year, Goal Brunch was the catalyst for Pregame and our Game Plan approach to goals. Thank you to Trenelle Doyle for capturing these fantastic pics, and to everyone who inspired us with
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View Slides Ready to take your business or organization to the next level? At Pregame, we know that a solid strategic plan isn’t just about setting big-picture goals – it’s about laying out the play-by-play to achieve them. If you’re ready to start the strategic planning process, here are four essential steps to ensure
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One of our greatest strengths at Pregame is supporting new executive directors as they clarify their vision for their new organization. The first year of leadership is pivotal for building trust and relationships, and for turning a big vision into a solid game plan. Working with Candace Avalos, executive director of Verde, made us better.
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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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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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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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