Multifamily NW

Join us for "Preventing the Future Collapse of Rental Housing," an interactive webinar on Wednesday, January 8th, detailing Oregon housing providers' 2025 legislative priorities. Several speakers, including MFNW board members Marcel Gesmundo and Leah Sykes, will overview bills centered around Public Safety, Maintaining Affordability, Operations, Renters Resources, and Preserving Affordable Housing. Learn more and register at - https://lnkd.in/gtP3EBrN

Dear Multifamily NW Members,   As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what an extraordinary year it has been for our association. This year has been marked by incredible growth, progress, and success—none of which would have been possible without the unwavering support, engagement, and contributions of our valued members.   Each of you have played an essential role in the success of not only our organization but also the multifamily housing industry across our state. From creating innovative and engaging networking and education events, to welcoming new members throughout Oregon, to prioritizing our advocacy efforts during the election year at the local, state, and federal levels—your participation in and commitment to our association has been the cornerstone of our achievements.   It has been an honor to work alongside such a dedicated group of professionals including the staff at Multifamily NW, the committee members, our Board of Directors, and all our members and colleagues I’ve connected with throughout the year. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together, and I look forward to everything we will achieve together in 2025.   Wishing you all a safe, joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year!   Thank you, Andie Smith Pacific Urban Investors 2024 Multifamily NW Board President

As we approach the end of 2024, we reflect on our incredible year and the wonderful members who have contributed so much to our state and our industry. Thank you for being a part of the MFNW community! We wish you a Happy Holidays and all the best in 2025! The MFNW office will be closed from December 24th - January 1st. We will see you in 2025!

We are wrapping up our holiday festivities with our final MFNW party of the year in Portland. Thank you to all our members who joined us for an afternoon of good cheer and friends. Thank you to the wonderful organizations who joined us: Kathy's Place, Camp Rosenbaum Fund, Mill Creek Ranch, and Rose Haven. MFNW helped raise money for their work throughout the year through our charity golf tournaments, Service Committee, and Project Care. Learn more about their efforts and how you can help by visiting their web pages at: > Kathy's Place - kathysplace.org > Camp Rosenbaum - camprosenbaum.org > Rose Haven - rosehaven.org > Mill Creek Ranch - milkcreekranch.com

Thank you to our outstanding MFNW Service Committee and our members for your generosity! Lisa Rose, Kristen Davies, Natalie O., and Shawntel Campbell visited Janus Youth Programs and other organizations that were part of this year's Project Care to deliver some holiday cheer.

The Valley River Inn provided a beautiful backdrop to celebrate MFNW members in the southern Willamette Valley and host the first SWV Awards of Excellence program. The council collected donations for our Adopt-a-Family program and the Hope & Safety Alliance. You can learn more about their work at https://lnkd.in/gw4VZyND Please join us in congratulating our Awards of Excellence recipients: Community Service Award Avenue5 Residential   Maintenance Professional of the Year Sean Benson, Principle Property Management Property Manager of the Year Hillary Gammon, Principle Property Management Property of the Year The Farmstead at Delta Ridge - Avenue5 Residential Support Person of the Year Harvey Floyd, Jennings Group

Thanks to Lillian Mongeau Hughes for covering this important issue. What the county report fails to address is any meaningful evaluation of the root cause of housing instability, which is the rapidly increasing cost of providing it — especially in Multnomah County. Rent assistance, while a critical tool that we wholeheartedly support, is just a band-aid. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gvqHS87z

The team headed south yesterday to celebrate at the MWV's Holiday Party in Salem. Guests enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere full of cheer to catch up with friends and colleagues, test their skills at the game tables, and fill up on delicious snacks and savories. Everyone brought food to donate to the Marion Polk Food Share and the group made donations to the Paralyzed Veterans of America Tri-State Chapter. Learn more about the PVA and the important work at tristatepva.org. Next stop, Eugene! See you there 🎄

The MFNW team is preparing for tomorrow night's SWV Holiday Party and the inaugural SWV Awards of Excellence! We look forward to seeing everyone who has RSVP'd. We are excited to announce this event has sold out! Please join us in congratulating our nominees: Harvey Floyd Jennings Group Leena Earnest - Jennings Group Sean Benson - Principle Property Management Alex Morales - Avenue5 Residential Alysha Friend - Avenue5 Residential Jackie Vazquez - Jennings Group Hillary Gammon - Principle Property Management Shanna Knight - Avenue5 Residential Luciana Maylart - Avenue5 Residential Reserve at Hunters Ridge - Neighborly Communities The Farmstead at Delta Ridge - Avenue5 Residential Matthew Woods - Avenue5 Residential Don't worry, if you were unable to get a seat. You can still join us in Portland for our final holiday party of the year! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gTucU_g5

Mid-Willamette Valley members, join us for our annual Holiday Party tomorrow night, Wednesday, December 11th at Roth's Event Center.  A $5.00 suggested donation with RSVP goes to Oregon Paralyzed Veterans. Bring pantry stable foods to get extra raffle tickets at entry. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gPc4Wfmr