For every individual and organization working at Leftbank, there’s a laundry list of reasons why this place is the right fit.  Maybe no two lists are exactly the same.  But being part of this uncommon group of people is on most of those lists.  What does it mean to be part of this group?  I see neighbors connecting with each other casually and professionally.  But what’s the significance of being identified with Leftbank?  That significance is dynamic – a function of Leftbankers’ work in the world and participation in this community.  For some time I’ve imagined a group of Leftbankers who steer this place.  In a recent conversation, it was Graeme Byrd of FMYI who first said it out loud and reinforced that vision for me.

It’s time.  Leftbank is finished and full and working hard.  Leftbank is starting to speak for itself.  Representatives from each office are gathering now.  They’ll meet regularly to identify and address challenges, and perhaps take on projects.  There’s the unsexy work of outreach related to garbage and recycling, there’s the fun of stirring people up for a happy hour, and there’s all kinds of stuff that only a group conversation will bring to the surface.  Can’t wait to see what the next phase brings.

FMYI Sales and Marketing Manager Graeme Byrd has been elected as the Chapter Leader of the Portland (NW Oregon) Net Impact Professional Chapter.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.  The best part of my work at Leftbank is crossing paths with innovative, inspired and inspiring people.  Everyday.  The Leftbank community is a steadily growing and delightful assembly of Portlanders, and August brought us a bumper crop. more