Embracing our LGBTQx Community
Why does the Port of Portland celebrate Pride Month?
Category: Our Jobs & People
Honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month through education, partnerships and advocacy
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) is a month-long observance in May that honors the history, achievements, and contributions of people of Asian and Pacific…
PDX People: Four Stories of Extraordinary Customer Service
Being knowledgeable is a core value for PDX People, but it doesn’t just mean knowing all the answers – it also means knowing who to…
Celebrating PDX Volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Did you know that April 18-24 marks National Volunteer Week? It provides an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of…
Making History: Meet the Women Who Helped Launch a Vaccine Clinic at PDX
If you had to build a town in less than two weeks – with traffic that flowed without disruption, clear logistical organization and roles for…
Keeping Oregon Safe in a Pandemic: Meet Two Women on the Port Fire Team
During Women’s History Month, we’re choosing to challenge a history of writing women’s contributions out of history. We’re excited to highlight the contributions of our own…
Find Out How Walt Froman Keeps PDX Shops & Restaurants a Step Ahead
With more than 20 years of service under his belt, there’s no question that Senior Manager of Concessions Operations Walt Froman is one of the…
Celebrating Superstar PDX People
From face coverings at work to plexiglass shields at counters, work life looks a little different these days for PDX People. But what hasn’t changed…
Keeping Oregon Moving in a Pandemic: Meet the Unstoppable Port Women Making History
During Women’s History Month, we’re choosing to challenge a history of writing women’s contributions out of history. We’re excited to highlight the contributions of our…
This Women’s History Month, We Choose to Challenge Gender Inequality
The Port of Portland will #ChooseToChallenge gender bias and inequality.