C/O Digest: August 2026
More than a workspace.
Welcome to CENTRL Station
Welcome to the August Edition of C/O Digest!
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Katharine Reinhold of Built Oregon, a much-loved member at our Portland Pearl location. We’re also sharing a new Harvard Business Review piece that might make you rethink how you look at job hoppers. Turns out frequent career movers bring something most hiring managers overlook. Plus, we have a roundup of events happening across our spaces and around town.
August has a way of feeling both endless and fleeting all at once. Whether you’re heads down on a big push before fall or savoring the last stretch of summer, we hope you’re finding the time to do work that matters. As always, we’re grateful to our members for continuing to make CENTRL such an inspiring place to be.
Photo Gallery
Seen Recently
Our Lake Oswego members celebrated the 4th in style with hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the fixings.
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Locations
Happenings @ CENTRL
Here’s a look at what’s on the calendar this month at every CENTRL location, and the events around town we think are worth your time. Open your city.
Portland & Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego
- Thurs Aug 6Caviar Concepts @1pm
- Weds Aug 19DIY Ice Cream Sandwhich Bar @1
- Tues Aug 25Healthy Munchies @12pm
West End
- Weds Aug 5Wake & Glaze @10am
- Tues Aug 11Berry Happy Hour @10am
- Weds Aug 19La Dolce Pausa @1pm
- Tues Aug 25Summer Send-Off @1pm
Eastside
- Weds Aug 5Bagel Bar @10am
- Weds Aug 12Vegan Donuts @10am
- Weds Aug 19Chicken Wing & Tofu Musubi Bar @1pm
Pearl
- Tues Aug 4National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day @9
- Weds Aug 12Dog Days Breakfast Bar @10am
- Thurs Aug 27August Sipped Social Hour @3-5pm
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Upcoming Events in Portland
Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.
- Aug 6First Thursday
Portland’s monthly gallery walk transforms the Pearl District into an evening of art openings and live music.
- Aug 8-9Washington Park Summer Festival
Live jazz, soul music, food vendors, and performances in one of our city’s most scenic parks.
- Aug 9Providence Bridge Pedal
Portland’s signature cycling event where thousands ride across the city’s bridges before traffic opens.
- Aug 12Building at the Crossroads: AI, Infrastructure & Entrepreneur Opportunity
Presented by Technology Association of Oregon (TAO), this panel explores the rapid growth of AI infrastructure and its impact on energy, the economy, and public policy, while highlighting emerging opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators.
- Aug 15PDX Adult Soapbox Derby
One of Portland’s most iconic community events featuring creative engineering, local teams, and plenty of networking opportunities in a fun atmosphere.
- Aug 21-23MADE Handmade Bicycle Show
Any bike enthusiasts out there? This is a great international showcase of bicycle builders, product designers, and outdoor brands.
Los Angeles & South Bay
Downtown LA
- Weds Aug 5Watermelon Sugar High @3pm
- Weds Aug 12** Pucker up & Party @3pm
- Tues Aug 25Rocket Launches into 3 @2pm
South Bay
- Tues Aug 4National Root Beer Float Day @1pm
- Tues Aug 18DIY-drated Mocktails @1pm
- Tues Aug 25Camp OOO @1pm
South Bay II
- Weds Aug 5National Root Beer Float Day @2pm
- Weds Aug 12Summer Camp at CENTRL @2pm
- Weds Aug 19DIY BBQ Rub @2pm
- Weds Aug 26Summer Brunch @10am
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Upcoming Events in Los Angeles
Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.
- Aug 6DTLA Art Night
An evolution of the long-running DTLA Art Walk, the newly dubbed DTLA Artnight finds dozens of Downtown businesses opening their doors to art lovers on the first Thursday of every month, when over 25 galleries will debut new exhibitions.
- Aug 11OutPro Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Networking
This networking mixer brings together LGBTQ+ professionals and allies from a wide range of industries to build meaningful career connections in a relaxed, inclusive setting in West Hollywood.
- Aug 14-16KCON LA 2026
The largest Korean pop culture convention and music festival, celebrating music, fashion, food, and entertainment.
- Aug 15-23Nisei Week
This two-weekend event in Little Tokyo celebrates Japanese culture with displays of martial arts, tea ceremonies, flower arranging and more.
- Aug 22El Segundo Art Walk
This is a self-guided art event where creative businesses throughout Downtown El Segundo and Smoky Hollow transform their spaces to allow LA-based artists showcase their work. Attractions also include food trucks and live music.
San Francisco – North Waterfront
San Francisco - North Waterfront
- Thurs Aug 6Mahina’s Birthday Paw-ty @12pm
- Weds Aug 12Cookies & Cold Brew @11
- Thurs Aug 20Main Squeeze Lemonade Social @12pm
- Thurs Aug 27You’re a Peach Social @12pm
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Upcoming Events in San Francisco
Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.
- Aug 6Downtown First Thursdays
Check out this monthly downtown street celebration (2nd St. between Market and Howard) featuring art, performances, and music.
- Aug 7-9Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival
This is the city’s major summer festival, combining music, food, art installations, and local culinary offerings in Golden Gate Park. Same day tickets are only available..
- Aug 10-14San Francisco International Week 2026
A week of programming focused on global business, trade, and cultural connections, this series brings together business leaders, international organizations, and community partners.
- Aug 15San Francisco Pizza, Bagel & Beer Festival
A food-focused community event featuring local restaurants and makers, covering two blocks of North Beach on Stockton and Filbert Sts. along Washington Square.
- Aug 18ModCon
A developer-focused conference bringing together engineers, AI practitioners, and technology builders around emerging programming tools and infrastructure.
- Aug 28-30Pokémon World Championships 2026
A major global competition at Moscone Center bringing together gaming, technology, media, and fan communities. Interesting for professionals in entertainment, esports, tech, and digital communities.
Downtown Sacramento
Downtown Sacramento
- Weds Aug 5Donut Day - Time to Get that Dough @10am
- Weds Aug 19Good vibes, good Fries - National Potato Day @12pm
- Weds Aug 26Ice Cream Parade @1pm
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Upcoming Events in Sacramento
Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.
- Aug 8Midtown Second Saturday
Our city’s monthly arts celebration featuring galleries, local makers, live music, food, and neighborhood businesses.
- Aug 8Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar
A cultural and culinary event featuring Japanese traditions, food, and community organizations.
- Aug 12Sacramento Metro Chamber New Member Orientation
A networking-focused gathering introducing professionals and business owners to Sacramento’s broader business community and Chamber resources.
- Aug 15-16Sacramento Banana Festival
An event highlighting global traditions, ethnic diversity, and the rich heritage of communities connected by banana-growing regions around the world.
- Aug 16Sacramento Cultural Expo
A food, art, and heritage showcase at the Leone Equestrian Center that brings together cultural organizations, makers, and community members.
Seattle – Capitol Hill
Seattle - Capitol Hill
- Weds Aug 5Rooftop Yoga w/ Carolina @4pm
- Weds Aug 12CENTRL-versary Pizza Party @4pm
- Weds Aug 19End of Summer Rooftop Party - Partnered with Seattle Pride @4-6pm
- Weds Aug 26Summer Wrap Up @12pm
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Upcoming Events in Seattle
Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.
- Aug 6First Thursday Art Walk
Stroll through Pioneer Square to explore a lineup of opening receptions, exhibitions, working artist studios, and local pop-ups across venues like J. Rinehart Gallery, Foster/White Gallery, Gallery 110, and ArtX Contemporary.
- Aug 7-9Capitol Hill Block Party
The Capitol Hill Block Party is back, bringing a lineup featuring Wet Leg, Parcels, Magdalena Bay, and more.
- Aug 13Capitol Hill Art Walk
Held on the second Thursday of each month, this free, self-guided event spans galleries, cafés, boutiques, and creative spaces throughout the neighborhood.
- Aug 14South Lake Union Block Party
The South Lake Union Block Party returns to Westlake Ave N & Denny Way. Admission is free and open to all ages.
- Aug 14-16Seattle Tattoo Expo
Whether you’re looking to get fresh ink from top-tier artists or just immerse yourself in tattoo culture, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
- Aug 16BrasilFest
Part of the Festál cultural series, this free event features live music, dance and music workshops, authentic Brazilian cuisine, cultural exhibits, and activities for the kids.
The Team
Member Spotlight
Meet Katharine Reinhold, Executive Director of Built Oregon, a nonprofit dedicated to championing the founders and entrepreneurs behind Oregon’s consumer brands.
From food and beverage to apparel and outdoor gear, Built Oregon connects, amplifies, and accelerates the companies that define Oregon’s product culture, helping founders access mentorship, retail opportunities, educational programs, and a supportive community.
Katharine and the Built Oregon team have called CENTRL’s Portland Pearl location home for several years, and it’s easy to see why the fit has lasted.
For Katharine, the work has always been about people. “The best part of my job is being able to help founders grow their companies,” she says. It’s a philosophy that extends to how she thinks about leadership more broadly, and one she brings to everything Built Oregon does.
What inspired you to get into your line of work?
The people! They are everything. The best part of my job is being able to help founders grow their companies.
What about CENTRL works for you?
I love the staff so much. The location is also perfect, and the space itself has a really cool vibe.
Is there a book that has inspired your work?
I’m a reader, so I have a lot of books that inspire me. My favorite on leadership is Unleashed: The Unapologetic Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss. The main message is that leadership, at its core, is about empowering the people around you, full stop. That means if it’s about you, it’s not about leadership. It’s a super important message, and it helps us get out of our heads and into doing the good work that needs to be done in the world.
Follow Katharine online
Web: builtoregon.com
Social: LinkedIn
Our Values
Working Better
Is a history of job hopping really a red flag?
A new Harvard Business Review article makes the case that frequent career movers bring something valuable to the table: practiced adaptability.
Research found that employees with four or more prior job changes bounced back from the new-job learning curve significantly faster than their less-mobile peers. It turns out knowing how to read a room, build relationships quickly, and navigate unwritten rules is a skill set all its own.
Read the full piece here.
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