Our mission: To connect business and the arts to strengthen Greater Portland's culture and economy. BCA cultivates and focuses business leadership to accomplish this mission. Our vision: To engage every business in the arts — to build audiences, encourage volunteerism, strengthen board capacity, recognize and stimulate community leadership, and create arts advocates. Business for Culture and the Arts believes that vibrant communities deserve a vibrant arts scene. That’s why we connect Oregon businesses with arts organizations to create a place where innovation and ingenuity rule. With the help of hundreds of local business leaders, Business for Culture and the Arts works to strengthen Oregon’s culture and economy through training, participation and advocacy. Our leadership programs give employees the skills to be valuable board members. Our business volunteer program partners employees with arts organizations to develop their skills and improve business practices. We give our members the opportunity to experience the arts through discounted tickets and special events. We collaborate on research projects that demonstrate the economic effects of the arts in Oregon. And we are the voice for our state’s business community and its support for funding and policies that help the arts thrive and drive economic development. BCA - connecting business to the arts