Like many around the globe, Portland Downtown’s small but mighty staff has had to quickly adjust to staying (and working) at home. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into our new normal – and we wish you the very best as you adapt to yours. Read more
Last week I sent an email titled Finding Our Way, which highlighted many of the efforts being made by local organizations to support our business and nonprofit community. Every day, there are more and more examples of how people are adapting, being innovative, stepping up, giving back, and lending a hand (or two!). Beloved celebrities are inspiring us, as are our youth. In
More than a week has passed since I sent the message “extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures“, the first email communication from Portland Downtown related to the emergence of COVID-19 in our community. Since then, I’ve talked with business owners and nonprofit leaders who have had to lay off staff, cancel fundraising events, and in
With each new day, individuals, businesses, and organizations are having to make difficult decisions that have very real and immediate consequences for their businesses and for those who they employ. While we use the term ‘businesses’, ‘organizations’, and ’employees’, what we are really talking about is our community members and friends. There is an
In the face of a global pandemic, local leaders are having to step up and make difficult decisions in their communities. Local leaders are not just those in charge of instituting rules and regulations, but those who lead by example. The call to flatten the curve by using social distancing is both real and
Over 50 downtown businesses decorated their storefronts this year for Portland Downtown’s annual Holiday Window Display Contest . The creations are simply breathtaking – and we’re thrilled to present our winners! Read more
There’s holiday cheer at every turn downtown! Take a look at our upcoming events including the Monument Square Tree Lighting, Shop For A Cause, Elfternoon, and Merry Madness.
The early bird catches the worm! Save $5 per Merry Madness ticket if you order by Oct 31. Read more
Celebrate multimodal living in Portland! Join us for our Drive Less, Do More Launch Party in Monument Square. Read more
It’s not every day that you see a giant swarm of BEES in downtown Portland – but that’s precisely what happened last Thursday! To the surprise of pedestrians along Congress Street, thousands of bees were seen (and heard!) swarming in and around a METRO bus shelter. While some onlookers fled in terror, others watched