CHOCOLAT-E TALKS

Close up of the Benefit Corporation Certification awarded to Chocolat-e in 2023.

TASTING EXPERIENCE WITH THE PORTLAND EXECUTIVES

Jeanyves Verdu

Organized by Ed Chin, our chocolate ambassador, this tasting experience with the Portland Executives Association was… a success!

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 – MILWAUKIE FLORAL, MILWAUKIE OREGON | PHOTOS CHOCOLAT-E

First the location. Milwaukie Floral is a great place, casual and definitely trendy. Beautiful plants and very refined gifts. The big table was set next to the “French Section”, under French flag strings, how appropriate!

Photo collage from Milwaukie Floral. On the left a plant on a shelf with glass bottles. On the right, trendy and very refined gifts.

Photo collage - both photos show the layout and decor of Milwaukie Floral - including plants, chandeliers, and mismatched chairs set around a large table.

Then Cory, the owner. Warm, welcoming, charming and so organized. Even if it was our first meeting, she made us feel we were friends for years. Cory Beckman is on the middle, Kimberli Allen (left) and Ed Chin (right).

Cory Beckman is on the middle, Kimberli Allen (left) and Ed Chin (right).

And finally, the “Portland Execs” crew! Norm was part of this association in his other business life and knew some of them, the reunion was warm and happy. But for me, it was the first time I was meeting with all of them and boy, like with Cory, what a warm and great welcoming. You need to remember that I’m coming from a country where arrogance is part of the business man/woman suit. Not here, not with those guys.

The 'Portland Execs' crew - the large table is full of people - at least 12 are pictured seated with their Chocolat-e tasting boards.

Another view of the 'Portland Execs' crew - the large table is full of people - at least 9 are pictured seated with their Chocolat-e tasting boards.

We had a great time and we think our guests did as well.

Thanks again to Ed, Cory and all the persons present!

From the head of the table perspective 22 people are seated around the table with their Chocolat-e tasting boards. Jeanyves and Norm are also pictured.