Dear Supporters,
🌺 Happy April! 🌸 WOW it is full bloom in Portland and districts have been abuzz with folks out and about enjoying the lovely weather lately. Did you know that April is Food Cart Month? 🍔🍕🥗🍣🍜 This past Wednesday we highlighted food carts and pods in businesses in districts all around PDX! If you missed it, read it here and make sure to tag us on Instagram if you visit any cool food carts this month.
Did you miss the Lunch & Learn Webinar that happened this week about partnering with Portland bureaus for a successful event? Watch the video here now! 🎉 Save the date for the next Lunch & Learn Wednesday on April 24th! More info coming soon.
Thank you to everyone who applied for the Venture Portland spring grant cycle! 💰 Grantees have been notified and we will make a public annoucement next week. How exciting!
Have you listened to all of the episodes of The Small Business Portland Podcast? Join host and board president Eleni Gerding as she explores issues affecting Portland's 50 neighborhood business districts and the small business owners that make them unique.
Save the date for September 9-15! Geek Week PDX is a chance to unify the creative culture of Portland around a series of events to inspire visitors and residents to discover the rich and diverse community that makes Portland such a unique destination. They are looking for event hosts and organizers to host unique activations during that week like Artist Signings, Game Tournaments, Cosplay / Theme Parties, Trivia, Film Festivals, Markets... The possibilities are endless. You can submit your event ideas here!
Lastly, this guy makes me smile and I hope he helps you do the same! 🐴
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Much appreciation and gratitude to you out there supporting small businesses and Portland!
Warmly,
Sam
Sam Montanaro, Events and Marketing Manager at Venture Portland
