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BECOME A MEMBER IN 2019
Representing Portland’s Nob Hill, Slabtown and the Alphabet Blocks
NW Business Association
Our mission is to help the businesses of Northwest Portland collaborate toward our mutual
benefit, operating from the belief that when we connect with each other we’re stronger than
when we act alone.
We share resources, share ideas, share news and champion issues. Together we help each
other connect with customers, grow our businesses, and succeed. And in so doing, we help
make Northwest Portland the longest-lived, most vibrant, and most Portland of neighborhoods.
Many hands make light work.
NW Portland Business AssociationRepresenting Portland’s Nob Hill, Slabtown and the Alphabet Blocks
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NW Business Association =Nob HillSlabtownthe Alphabet Blocks
Yes, friend, you belong.
The bones for Northwest Portland took shape in the late 1800s. Middle-class workers settled first, followed by barons of industry who built stately homes in Nob Hill, as well as working-class families who settled throughout the Slabtown area.
By the 1920s, construction of apartment buildings and a network of streetcar lines along Thurman, NW 23rd and Burnside brought with them an influx of retail and service businesses. By 1926, NW 23rd was fronted by a rich variety of retail, grocery, restaurants, laundries and other local services from Burnside to Thurman.
Neighbors banded together to successfully oppose the city’s plans to build an I-405 highway connector that would have divided the neighborhood at Savier. They also held blocks west of NW 21st for housing, with a vision for a modern incarnation of its early neighborhood spirit:
“…a highly urban neighborhood with a diverse population… living in a wide variety of housing at all prices and rent levels…” and supporting “a mixture of land uses that would contribute to a diversity of lifestyles and a stimulating environment.”
Northwest’s social revitalization gave way to economic revitalization in the 1980s. NW 23rd became Portland’s first fashionable boutique shopping street that drew “recreational shoppers” from throughout the metropolitan area… and far beyond… and by the early 1990s had grown to encompass NW 21st as well.
As you walk through Northwest today, you’ll notice the Victorian architecture, the narrow tree-lined streets, the enticing shop fronts and ample street-side café seating. You’re likely to pass by neighbors, artists, tourists, folks from the Pearl, from the West Hills, from the East Side, from all over—and from all walks of life. Grab a coffee and hang out for a while. There’s plenty to explore.
The efforts of the citizen group (NWDA) proved to be a training ground for some of Portland’s biggest political leaders of the 1970s and 80s, including Vera Katz, Neil Goldschmidt, Margaret Strachan and Bud Clark. From: Northwest Portland Historic Inventory, NWDA, 1991
Portland’s Original Street-Shopping Neighborhood
2019 Member Benefits:for the betterment of all
Business Development We offer a variety of events and forums for Business Education, Information and Networking. Connect with colleagues and learn strategies to build your bottom line from business experts.
• Business Socials (approx. 6x/ year) –Happy Hours provide opportunities to network, refer business and celebrate district accomplishments
• Industry Group Gatherings – Regular meetings with your industry peers (restaurant, retail and others).• Town Hall Meetings – We host ongoing community meetings regarding district resilience and explosion aftermath,
parking/transportation and district safety.
District Identity Events We help encourage shopping in Northwest Portland.
• National Night Out (August) – NNO is a community building event that promotes community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
• Trick or Treat (October) – Expanded family-friendly event provides candy, coupons and pet costume contest!• Concierge Event – Promoting NW Portland and NW businesses to the hotels across the city.• Winter Holidays (November-December) – A drive to encourage people to “shop local” in Northwest.
Advocacy and RepresentationFrom explosions to parking to business resilience, we advocate for the success of your business.
• Business District Organizer – Our dedicated business district employee will promote your business and help you take advantage of member benefits.
• City Council Liaison – Commissioner Nick Fish is the official City Council Liaison to neighborhood businesses and business districts.
• Board and Committees – Join the Board or committees and help make important decisions about Northwest events, promotions and advocacy efforts.
2019 Member Benefits:for the betterment of you
NW Portland District-wide Advertising, Promotion Let us help drive business to you via district-wide advertising, earned media, online assets and targeted PR.
NWPortlandHello.com – The Gateway to all the Northwest has to OfferNew consumer + business website launches 20195,000+ monthly views Link in member directory“Gem of the NW” articles and links out to your business Events Calendar
Newsletter (monthly) – Sent to approximately 600+ district businesses Send us your news and promotion items!
Social media (Facebook, Instagram) – Increased followers 35%.Send us your news, so we can share!
Earned Media – We secure significant positive district media coverage to encourage shopping and commerce within the district.
District Map – Draw attention to your business as part of this vital neighborhood business association.Get $50 off a business listing in 75,000-‐100,000 copies distributed to:
32 local hotels, plus featured businessesTravel Portland Visitor Center
Travel Portland – Promote your Business via Visitor and Convention Centers and networking events.
Large Business(11 or more employees) – $300
Medium Business(6-10 employees) – $200
Small Business(5 or fewer employees) – $100
Home-based Business – $75
Nonprofitemail us for membership rate
Apply online:www.NWPortlandBusiness.com
NW Business Association25 NW 23rd Place, Suite 6 – PMB 217Portland OR 97210 [email protected]
NWPortlandBusiness.com
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