Where Taste Meets Experience Oregon's wine and culinary industries are world-class—and the events that celebrate them must be equally exceptional. Whether you're a winery hosting a harvest celebration, a culinary festival bringing together top chefs, or a lifestyle brand activating in the food space, every detail matters. FinksCo brings deep connections in Oregon's wine and culinary community, delivering: Curated Tasting Experiences that showcase products with sophistication and style Festival Production Expertise managing complex multi-vendor, multi-day culinary events Industry Relationship Management connecting wineries, chefs, distributors, and media Brand-Friendly Environments creating settings where sponsors and partners shine Operational Precision handling permits, alcohol service, food safety, and vendor coordination
Where Taste Meets Experience Oregon's wine and culinary industries are world-class—and the events that celebrate them must be equally exceptional. Whether you're a winery hosting a harvest celebration, a culinary festival bringing together top chefs, or a lifestyle brand activating in the food space, every detail matters. FinksCo brings deep connections in Oregon's wine and culinary community, delivering: Curated Tasting Experiences that showcase products with sophistication and style Festival Production Expertise managing complex multi-vendor, multi-day culinary events Industry Relationship Management connecting wineries, chefs, distributors, and media Brand-Friendly Environments creating settings where sponsors and partners shine Operational Precision handling permits, alcohol service, food safety, and vendor coordination
What Makes Public Sector Events Different
Public sector and community events require a unique approach. Success means balancing government objectives, community needs, budget constraints, and public accountability—all while delivering experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.
FinksCo brings 20+ years of experience working with government entities, transit authorities, destination organizations, and community groups to create events that:
Engage Diverse Communities across demographics, languages, and neighborhoods
Navigate Complex Approvals including permits, stakeholder sign-offs, and public processes
Maximize Limited Budgets through creative partnerships and sponsorship cultivation
Deliver Measurable Impact with clear metrics for community reach and public satisfaction
Build Long-Term Trust between organizations and the communities they serve
GRAND FLORAL PARADE ENTRY & ACTIVATION
Project Type: Concept of entry, partnership and activation for Community Festival
Client/Partner: TriMet (Portland Public Transit) & Portland Rose Festival Foundation
Location: Portland, Oregon - Downtown & Lloyd District
Scale: 225,000+ spectators annually, 2-mile parade route, citywide transit coordination
Years: 2024, 2025 (Multi-year partnership)
Sunday Parkways
Project Type: Streets & Urban Activation. Open Streets & "CiclovÃa" Community Festival
Client/Partner: Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) & Kaiser Permanente
Location: City-wide rotating routes (Downtown, NE Cully, East PDX, SW Portland)
Scale: 65,000+ annual participants, 19 miles of car-free roadway activation
Years: 2025 (18th annual season)
Portland Veterans Day Parade - Community Engagement & Production Support
Project Type: Community Parade & Veterans Recognition Event
Client/Partner: NABVETS (Portland Veterans Day Parade Organization)
Location: NE Portland - Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd corridor
Scale: Hundreds of participants (military units, marching bands, veterans organizations), multi-neighborhood reach
Years: 2024, 2025 (Ongoing annual event)
North Coast Express Launch - Portland to Oregon Coast Transit Initiative
Project Type: Destination Transportation Partnership & Launch Event
Client/Partner: Oregon Coast Visitors Association, Travel Oregon, TriMet, EcoShuttle
Location: Portland (Sunset Transit Center) to Oregon Coast destinations (Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Rockaway Beach, Tillamook)
Scale: Regional tourism initiative, multi-destination service, Memorial Day Weekend 2025 launch
Year: 2025
TriMet Line 86 Launch - Relay Resources Partnership
Project Type: Specialized Transit Service Launch & Disability Services Partnership
Client/Partner: TriMet & Relay Resources (Disability Employment Non-Profit)
Location: Portland, Oregon - Connecting disabled residents to employment opportunities
Scale: Dedicated bus line serving disability community, workforce development initiative
Year: 2025
Better Red
Project Type: Light Rail Infrastructure & Transit Reliability Improvement
Client/Partner: TriMet, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) & Port of Portland
Location: MAX Red Line Corridor (Portland International Airport to Hillsboro)
Scale: 10-station extension, 2 new bridges, and 19.5 miles of improved light rail service
Year: 2021–2024 (Construction), 2025 (Operational/Award Season)
TriMet Partnership - CareOregon Starlight Parade
Project Type: Entry Concept & Production & Transit Coordination
Client/Partner: TriMet & Portland Rose Festival Foundation
Location: Downtown Portland
Scale: Nighttime parade through downtown transit mall, thousands of spectators
Years: 2024, 2025 (Multi-year partnership)
Maritime Heritage Festival
Project Type: Large-Scale Community Festival & Maritime Exhibition
Client/Partner: Columbia-Willamette Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS)
Location: St. Helens Riverfront & Sand Island (Greater Portland Metro Area)
Scale: Multi-day event featuring 30+ vintage wooden boats, WWII vessel tours, and regional water-skiing exhibitions
Years: 2006–2014 (Legacy Series)
