03/17/2026
Last Friday was a big moment for sports on The Bluff 🏀 ⚽️🥎
hosted the first “Portland Sports Business Summit,” a series of panel discussions with executives, experts, and athletes who could give their insight into how the sports industry has changed and where it’ll go next.
Panelists included:
Larry Miller, Chairman of the Jordan Brand at Nike
Paxton Baker, Co-owner of the Washington Nationals
Karina LeBlanc, Olympian and EVP of RAJ Sports
Chris Dudley, former Portland Trail Blazers player
Jacki Gemelos, VP at Disrupt the Game, former WNBA player and coach
Execs from the Portland Winterhawks, Portland Pickles, Hillsboro Hops, and more!
The day ended with the announcement of something even bigger:
Our new BBA in Sports Business ✨
If you’re looking to break into the sports industry, step UP