KOIN Interview & ThriveCon’s Growth

ThriveCon 2024 we were featured on the news!

ThriveCon is proud to have been featured on KOIN 6 News, Portland’s trusted local news outlet, for ThriveCon 2024. This coverage was a pivotal moment that captured not just our event’s energy but also the growing impact we’re making across the Pacific Northwest. As we continue to elevate small businesses, creatives, and community leaders, this kind of visibility marks a powerful step in our journey- from a grassroots idea to a PNW movement of innovation, connection, and real conversation.

Business Over Beer Untapped

Our exclusive podcast series, Business Over Beer Untapped, goes beyond the main stage to tap into the real stories behind the businesses.

Formally called Business Over Beer, this new edition dives into ThriveCon interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and candid conversations with our speakers and attendees….all while staying true to it’s original mission, talking business over beer!

ThriveCon 2025 Speaker Interviews

ThriveCon 2025 is bringing together a bold and diverse lineup of speakers. 

Each speaker brings not only expertise but a story, offering real strategies, candid lessons, and empowering insight into the challenges of building a business in today’s world.

Whether it’s fear of failure, AI, hiring, or just being seen – our speakers are here to share what happens when you face it and thrive anyway.

Media Opportunities at ThriveCon 2025

Opportunities:

  • Speaker Media Lounge
  • Red Carpet Experience
  • Live Podcasting Station
  • Instagrammable Zones
  • Press Pass Access
  • Media Kit Available
Media is a core part of the ThriveCon experience. From on-site interviews and podcast pop-ups to branded photo ops and press coverage, ThriveCon is designed to amplify stories that deserve to be heard.
Whether you’re a speaker, sponsor, vendor, or attendee, this is your moment to be seen and celebrated. Media outlets, content creators, and storytellers are invited to cover the event and showcase the powerful energy that emerges when community and courage collide.
Contact us to showcase your outlet AND your voice!

Are you a media outlet, podcast host, blogger, or content creator?
We invite you to attend ThriveCon with a press pass, collaborate on coverage, or host your own interviews onsite.

Let’s co-create content that inspires, educates, and empowers the small business ecosystem.