Join Creatives of Color Oregon (COCO) for an engaging evening with content creator Jonathan Riley, whose creative storytelling and entrepreneurial spirit have helped shape Portland’s cultural and visual landscape.

In this session, we’ll get to know Jonathan beyond the lens—exploring the businesses he’s developed, the vibrant community he continues to build, and his approach to authentic content creation.

Together, we’ll view an episode of The Portlanders, a project Jonathan produced in collaboration with Travel Portland, offering a fresh perspective on the city’s creative scene.

Following the screening, Jonathan will join us for an open Q&A session, where attendees can ask questions and gain insight into his creative journey, business strategy, and community work.

This event is FREE and open to all creatives, storytellers, and community members looking to connect and be inspired. Brought to you by OMPA, Oregon Film, Portland Film and Events, and Open Signal.

🗓️ Tuesday, November 11, 2025
⌛ 6:00pm-7:00pm
🎟️ Free; Registration Required

Can’t wait to see you there! Link in our bio!

– The COCO Team

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Jonathan Riley is the Founder & CEO of better., a creative marketing agency that builds communities, businesses, and platforms with people as the catalyst for a better world.

A graduate of Oregon State University and valedictorian of his MBA class at Full Sail University, Jonathan has a proven record of leadership, from Nike Entertainment and Global Brand Marketing to launching culturally impactful ventures such as Sneaker Week, BLAQ Athlete, and Influencers of Neighborhoods.

As a creator, producer, and community builder, Jonathan develops platforms that shift culture and expand access, most notably Portlanders, a community-based content series with over 5 million views on YouTube.

Jonathan also serves on multiple boards and community councils in Portland, while remaining an active Oregon State alumni Board member.

Above all, he’s a proud father to Solomon and Rosy Ruth, showing up daily as their homeschool teacher, athletics coach, and cool ass dad.

OMPA Members -
we need your clips!

We’re putting together a special reel for our Holiday Showcase to celebrate the incredible work Oregon has to offer - and we want to feature you!

If you were part of a production in the past four years, with a preference for work made in the past two years, please send us a short video clip from your project(s). We’ll be creating a fast-paced highlight reel featuring a few seconds from each submission to showcase the amazing creativity across our community.

✅ What to Submit:

Up to 2 short clips (10–30 seconds) from any production you were involved in

or 1 minute of sizzle from work you made between 2021-2025

Horizontal format preferred (but not required) with a minimum resolution of 1080p

Include the name of the production and your role

📅 Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2025 | 11:59pm
📤 Submissions are open to OMPA Members only*

Let’s celebrate the artistry, passion, and hard work of 2025 together - we can’t wait to see what you’ve created!

SUBMIT TODAY TO TINYURL.COM/OMPASUBMITCLIPS

LINK IN BIO TOO

*Not sure if your OMPA membership is active or having trouble logging in? Email us at info@ompa.org

🚨 One day left! 🚨

The annual Oregon Production Investment Fund (OPIF) tax-credit auction is closing tomorrow — Friday, October 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. PDT.

🎬 Don’t miss your chance to:
- Bid online via the Oregon Department of Revenue’s auction site.
- Visit and place your bid before the clock runs out.

📩 Need help? Contact DOR at: tax.creditauction@dor.oregon.gov

📝 After the auction closes, remember: you’ll need to submit a separate “Tax Credit Auction Form” (Form TCA) and payment by 5 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2025 to complete your bid if you win.

Act now — this is your last full-day window!

Link to the tax website and necessary forms in our bio!