Events
We’re headed on the road this August…to Chimacum, Washington!
Join Finnriver Farm & Cidery and Provender Alliance for a summer evening of live music, community, cider, and celebration under the stars.
Come early to learn more about Provender Alliance and the work we do to support a thriving regional natural foods and products community. Then settle in for an evening of music, dancing, local food and drinks, and summer magic at beautiful Finnriver Farm & Cidery.
This special fundraiser will help support our mission to nourish, educate, and inspire our regional food system while strengthening connections between producers, businesses, farmers and community members. Our board will be volunteering with Friends of Trees earlier that day; email Tonya if you are interested in joining us for the pruning party and/or Cidery Tour!
Finnriver Farm & Cidery
124 Center Road
Chimacum, WA 98325
Thursday, August 27th
Learn about Provender: 5–6pm
Music by Honey Moon: 6–8pm
Captivating, sultry sounds embracing the last century of American popular music. Honey Moon embodies classic Americana with its multitudes of influence. Big band, bop, hardcore twang, french cafe, film noir, and sonic sounds from the space age.
$20 suggested donation • sliding scale
AI is accelerating change. Teams are stretched. Dollars tight. Managers are challenged to lead through uncertainty, maintain performance, and keep people of all ages engaged…at the same time.
Yet the challenge most workplaces are facing isn’t just productivity.
It’s disconnection.
When trust is low, communication breaks down. Motivation slips. Burnout rises. Retention becomes harder. Even high-performing teams can lose momentum when people no longer feel connected to each other or to the work.
That’s why we’re inviting our community to join us for ‘The Future is Relational: Connection, Belonging and Trust’ a practical two-part webinar series with Laura King designed for leaders, managers, business owners, HR professionals, and employees at every level.
In this timely series, you’ll learn how to:
- Build trust quickly and authentically
- Strengthen team connection in times of change
- Create cultures where people feel they belong
- Recalibrate leadership choices in real time
- Increase motivation, engagement, and retention
- Embed relational leadership into everyday workplace culture
Whether you lead a team, support people, or simply want to create a healthier and higher-performing workplace, these sessions will give you tools you can use immediately. Technology is advancing fast. Human skills matter more than ever.
When: June 17th | 1:00PM – 2:30PM (PST) & June 24th | 1:00PM – 2:30PM (PST)
Where: Online (link will be sent to registrants)
Cost: $179 members | $199 non-members
REGISTER NOW!
Spring is a season for gathering and growth, and we’d love to invite you to a Provender Alliance Meet ‘n Greet in Portland!
For 50 years, Provender has been bringing together farmers, makers, retailers, distributors, and advocates who care about values-driven business and a resilient regional natural food and products industry. Whether you’re deeply involved, have crossed paths with Provender in the past, or are just hearing of us for the first time, we’d love to have you join us. Come hear what’s ahead for us, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet others working to strengthen our regional independent natural products ecosystem.
Whether you’ve been part of this wonderful community for years or are simply curious to learn more about who we are and what we do, this gathering is a welcoming space to connect, ask questions, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Not only will we be sharing what we do, we look forward to hearing what you are up to in your organization and share ways our community can help support your goals or help solve a roadblock.
Where: Jawfish Restaurant | Mindaro Event Center | Mt. Adams Room | 11707 NE Airport Way, Portland OR
When: Tuesday, April 28th | 5:30–8:30 PM
Have a colleague, collaborator, or values-aligned organization in mind? Invite them to come along, new faces are always welcome!
We will have some light refreshments available. If you would like to bring something to include in our silent auction, we would be grateful for the contribution.