PNDC PNDC creates, grows, & diversifies new business development opportunities for Pacific Northwest defense & security industry businesses. They represent the most comprehensive defense network in the Northwest with approximately 300 member companies. If you have anything at all to do with or are a supplier to the defense industry, you should be a member of PNDC.

Lyndsay Kooistra is a partner with local business insurance company LaPorte. Lyndsay specializes in Cyber and manufacturing, and works with businesses of all sizes. I love how much she cares about her business clients, often going way over the top to help them make the right and best choices. She's far more concerned for your welfare than in selling you policies. 

There's no shortage of banks or bankers in Oregon. I've been partnering with Columbia for several years and have found them to be remarkably caring and supportive of their customers. They have a team approach that enables them to pull resources and be a better advocate for business owners. The two resources listed below are in Oregon.  

Insprerity will match you with a package of HR solutions that truly fits your business. You’ll get access to better benefits, time-saving technology and the first-class service you deserve – complete with dedicated support.  Stacey Bent is the Oregon representative and has proven to put her clients first. She's not afraid to help you, even if it means no business for her.

Focusing on Director level though C-Suite Leaders: Acumen is Portland’s premiere recruiting and executive search agency with a global reach. They help organizations build a better business from the inside out by finding the right executives, directors and now managers and professionals. Their consultative approach is focused on developing a thorough understanding of your needs in order to find candidates that you would not find through customary sources. What this means is that every search is a unique search. With Acumen’s 9-Step proven methodology; we find your next great hire that is a cultural fit.   

If you're a small business owner who can't afford a CFO, but you can use a smart, talented, caring helping hand during these tough times, then I urge you to call Gail. Besides giving you the kind of advice you'd normally pay an arm and a leg for, Gail's small team can handle your bookkeeping needs. For businesses of less than $10M in annual revenue, Gail is your person. 

Kevin is a seasoned CFO who has run his own companies and has the overall business knowledge and experience that you need to make the best business decisions. Working primarily with mid-market ($10-50M) businesses, Kevin's going to give you the kind of expert business and financial advice you wish you had, but didn't think you could afford.

NOW CFO provides outsourced, fractional, and temporary CFO, Controller, and Operational Accounting services Their service levels include staff accountant, controller, and CFO level. They are a ‘roll up the sleeves” organization working inside corporate accounting departments and providing solutions.

Safari Solutions provides Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services for small and mid-size companies. They understand EOS® and can hire based on the candidate’s Right Person, Right Seat fit. Their proven process is the Tiger Eye Hiring Process™.

Giving you all the tools needed to achieve aggressive sales and revenue growth. John generally operates as an Outsourced VP of Sales for small to mid-size companies on a part-time interim basis, helping them achieve aggressive sales and revenue growth and building out a Sales organization. The Sales Xceleration platform:

1. Custom Tailored Sales Strategies
2. Integrated Sales Processes,
3. and Proven Tactical Sales Execution