Portland REI April Meetup: Paul Troiano

[Chris Merz]

From Passion to Property: How Art, Community & Real Estate Collide
🎤 Live at the Portland REI Event | April 30th

🎨 Curious how personal passion, creative community, and commercial real estate can come together and turn a profit?

Join Paul Troiano—artist, investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Metrognome—as he sits down with real estate leader Chris Merz for a powerful conversation on transforming empty office spaces into thriving artist hubs in the heart of Portland.

What You’ll Discover:
🏢 Office-to-Artist Conversions – Real-world insight into turning underused commercial space into vibrant creative communities.
🎶 Purpose-Driven Profit – How doing right by your city can align with strong returns.
💡 Creative Meets Commercial – Paul’s journey blending art, music, and real estate into a scalable business model.

Who Should Attend?
🎨 Artists & Creatives – Looking for space that supports your work and your vision?
🏘 Real Estate Investors – Discover a new kind of adaptive reuse with both impact and ROI.
🌍 Community-Minded Pros – Explore how to build with heart and hustle.

🎗 Give Back While You Learn!
Every ticket sold supports the Children’s Cancer Association, making a meaningful impact in the lives of young fighters. Your contribution truly matters.

Don’t miss this inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at real estate done differently. RSVP now!