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Apply Now for a Downtown Retail Grant – Downtown Portland Clean & Safe Downtown Portland Clean & Safe will be awarding four grants, three at $20,000 and one grant at $15,000, to eligible retailers who commit to at least a one-year lease. Awardees will receive half of the funds when the business signs its new lease and the remaining funds once the retail store opens.
This new initiative aims to help revitalize and invigorate the diversity of retail offerings within the Downtown Portland Clean & Safe District. We are committed to creating a more vibrant and inclusive business community and will prioritize minority and woman-owned retail businesses.
Qualifications & Parameters: Retailers must sign a one-year lease in the Downtown Portland Clean & Safe District ( see district map ) Applicant must attach a business plan, including a 12-month cash flow forecast Business must be a locally owned small business New and returning retail stores to Downtown are welcome to apply Businesses must have a federal tax ID number and be registered in the State of Oregon This program is only for street-level retail spaces Funding can only be used for tenant improvements or marketing.
Funds can not be used for inventory, payroll, or owner salary No business service industries and healthcare Sorry, we are unable to fund cannabis, liquor stores, or tobacco stores View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 17937819528358112 Paws what you’re doing right now!
The ulti-mutt fashion event of the summer is landing downtown tomorrow at @darcellexvplaza… Celebrate #NationalDogDay with a free dog fashion show, local bites, a grass-and-fire-hydrant photo booth and so much more. Bring your pup dressed in their best outfit to strut the plaza, check out the fenced off-leash dog run and shop local vendors where 10% of sales benefit @otatpdx.
📍: Darcelle XV Plaza (800 SW Harvey Milk St) ⏰: Wednesday, August 26 | 5:30pm–7:30pm It’s time to strut your pup! We hope to see you and your fur babies there WOOF WOOF! View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 17875105014689399 The @pdx.
live Summer Concert Series is officially back at @thesquarepdx! The heart of the city is so alive during these shows and there are still a few tickets available to some of them, including Suki Waterhouse (8/6), Sugar (8/14), The Beths/Beach Bunny (8/15) and Vince Staples (8/20). Grab them at PDX-LIVE.
COM Join us downtown for all the jams, vibes and community! Portland summer forever! #DowntownPDX View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 17972633439104311 @wildwoodfollowthecrowspdx begins this Friday, August 7th!
More than 30 crow statues, painted by super talented local artists, will be placed all around downtown Portland and surrounding neighborhoods for families to enjoy. Details and locations won’t be available till Friday, but this wonderful trail celebrates the upcoming release of @laikastudios’ new film, “Wildwood. ” Once the trail wraps on November 1st, all statues will be auctioned off and proceeds will benefit @ohsudoernbecher.
Get ready to hit the trail, Portland! All the details coming soon… View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 17983470840021100 View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 18081199766268449 View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 17913764769426311 🎸Heading to the big show at @providencepark_ on Friday? NICE!
A few tips and friendly reminders to ensure you have the best time ever… -Your ticket also serves as a free pass to and from the show on @trimet buses, MAX and streetcar. -Doors open at 5pm, with Grace Potter hitting the stage at 7pm. -Please review the stadium’s Clear Bag Policy on slide 2 of this post so you know how to carry your belongings.
-There is plenty of parking downtown and it’s a short, beautiful walk to the Stadium District. Grab a happy hour bite and a drink before you go enjoy the show! This is what summer in the heart of the city is all about.
Cheers, everyone, and have a blast! #DowntownPDX View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 18071236508391760 🏳️🌈 Portland, it’s officially the most fabulous week of the summer! Pride weekend is taking over the heart of the city, and three massive, unforgettable downtown celebrations are happening.
Swipe through to check out the full lineup, map out your weekend, and get ready to celebrate our vibrant LGBTQIA+ community! 🏳️🌈 The annual, family-friendly cruise through downtown is back! Led by the iconic Poison Waters, this slow, stately 1.
5-mile parade welcomes all wheels—bikes, skates, scooters, and skateboards—to cruise past monumental spots in Portland’s queer history. ⏰ Time: Meet at 4:00pm, ride starts at 4:30pm 📍 Route: Starts at Director Park and ends at the brand-new @darcellexvplaza 🎉 Details: Free admission, all ages 💍 The Darcelle Plaza Wedding Say “I Do” or renew your vows in the heart of downtown!
@dr_poisonwaters will be officiating a one-of-a-kind, joyful wedding celebration full of music, love, and an epic dance party at the newly opened @darcellexvplaza. 📅 When: Saturday, July 18, 8pm-10pm 🎉 Details: Free to attend and completely open to the public. Bring your ride-or-dies to watch, celebrate, or participate!
(Note: Legal weddings require a Multnomah County marriage license secured by July 15). 🥂 Pride Drag Brunch at @ritzcarltonportland Elegance meets extravagance at this show-stopping, luxury 21+ drag brunch! Co-hosted by @dr_poisonwaters and RuPaul’s Drag Race legend @miss_alexis_mateo, the afternoon features electrifying performances by Angel Darko, Jay Colby, and Kharisma alongside elevated cuisine and welcome cocktails.
📅 When: Saturday, July 18 at 12:30pm 📍 Where: The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom (900 SW Washington St) 🎟️ Tickets: 21+ only | $125 – $150 per guest (link in @ritzcarltonportland’s bio) View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 18109451833994292 Everyone please welcome @squarebar_pdx to the heart of the city!
Beer, cider, wine, frosé, NA bevs, boozy slushies and so much more… Grab a bite at any of the @cartsonthesquare and enjoy a lovely beverage in the sun. Cheers, Portland, this is the Rose City’s latest and greatest all ages patio downtown! #DowntownPDX View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 18046293902580557 @PianoPushPlay is back beginning Friday!
This wonderful campaign, now in its 14th year, invites local artists to transform old, donated pianos into beautiful works of art. Each piano reads “Please Play Me” and lives in a temporary home in a local park, plaza or food cart pod. You can see them all at Director Park this Friday at 8pm at this year’s kickoff concert (all the details in the second slide of this post).
Look for them around the city this summer and please PLAY PLAY PLAY! 📸: 2015 piano, “Liszt,” by North Agency #LovePortland #ThisIsPortland #PianoPushPlay View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 17933482599295621 Welcome to the neighborhood, @shirtzenpantz! Thrifting and vintage shopping is heating up downtown and we couldn’t be happier about it.
Visit them at the corner of SW Park & Washington to get fitted up for summer! View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 18111491485902778 Snaps from last week’s @darcellexvplaza Grand Opening party! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this wonderful new public space in the heart of the city.
Join us for the Summer of Love programming all summer long! 📸: @datguy_eddy / @elle. hygge.
photography View Instagram post by downtownpdx Open post by downtownpdx with ID 18122193037708047 TIME TO PARTY! @darcellexvplaza is officially opening this Thursday and we’d love for you to join us for the celebration. This free “Spectacular-Spectacular Grand Opening” party will include live drag shows, food, drinks, a performance from @OregonSymphony and a glam station so you too can get Darcelle’s signature look.
The party also kicks off Downtown Portland’s Summer of Love, running all July and August in the plaza with tons of great programming along with it: -Wednesdays: Summer Sounds outdoor concert series -Thursdays: Happy Hour Drag Delights -Fridays: Shakespeare Unbuttoned and Friday Night Flicks -Sundays: Drag Queen Storytime We hope to see you there! #DowntownPDX
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Locally owned small businesses (no franchises) signing a one-year lease in the Downtown Portland Clean & Safe District for street-level retail spaces. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $15,000 - $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Downtown Retail Grant (Portland, OR) is funded by Downtown Portland Clean & Safe. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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