TELLING YOUR BRAND STORY: FROM PACKAGING TO PARTNERSHIPS
PCA'S ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL EVENT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21ST | 6:00PM TO 8:00PM
AT TILLAMOOK PORTLAND OUTPOST IN SLABTOWN

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!! SEE YOU MONDAY!!
Telling Your Brand Story: From Packaging to Partnerships
SOLD OUT!!
Are you a food or beverage entrepreneur? Are you looking for ways to expand your brand's story beyond your kitchen or farmer’s market? We have gathered some of Portland’s creative community to share their tips for how you can elevate your brand with packaging, website design, photography, media attention and blogger partnerships. 
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TELLING YOUR BRAND STORY PANELISTS:

Jennifer Bryman, Heart Creative (Social Media & Branding)

Karen Locke, High Proof Creative (Packaging & Logo Design)

Mary Nichols, Murmur Creative (Website & Packaging)

Winston Ross, Alice Strategy (Brand Storytelling)

Karlee Flores, Olive and Artisan (Blogger Partnerships)

John Valls, John Valls Studio (Photography)

Moderator: Joy Church – founder of the creative agency, JCPlaysWithFood. As a culinary consultant, Joy helps food and beverage brands of all sizes to launch, expand and grow their product lines.​
Monday, October 21, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tillamook Portland Outpost
1400 NW 22nd Ave., Suite 100
Portland, OR 97210
​Tickets include light bites, cocktails, and wine sponsored by New Seasons Market, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Wheatley Vodka, Tillamook and more.

Proceeds from the event will support the Portland Culinary Alliance’s annual scholarship at Oregon Culinary Institute. To date, PCA has donated three $1,000 scholarship awards to emerging culinary professionals.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!