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Add growing Portland’s economy to your list of holiday traditions! Support Portland’s 50 unique business districts – and the 19,200 businesses and 267,000 jobs they contain – with a gift* to Venture Portland.
Donate today by clicking the ‘Contribute Now!’ button below. Questions? Email Us.
*Note: Donations will contribute to Venture Portland’s general fund. The categories below are examples of potential business district and Venture Portland projects and do not necessarily reflect how contributions will be spent.
Invest in Portland’s economy through gifts that keep on giving:
Catalytic Grant
- Helping business districts take advantage of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
Street Fair
- Turning the street into a summertime celebration of food, retail, music and more.
Tasting Tour
- Highlighting a business district’s bars and restaurants with one-day-only specials.
District Map
- Guiding residents and visitors to all that a business district has to offer.
Holiday Tree Lighting
- Celebrating the spirit of the season.
Shopping Passport
- Offering chances to win prizes by supporting district businesses.
District Clean-Up
- Reducing litter and graffiti to beautify our city.
Business District Spotlight
- Providing an in-depth review of a district and 50-100 of its businesses.
Venture Out Newsletter
- Promoting unique business district events, deals and discounts.
The majority of Portland’s business districts are dues-paying members of Venture Portland and receive valuable benefits including grants and representation on Venture Portland’s Board of Directors. Venture Portland also provides start-up support and assistance to emerging business districts.