Membership
Support
For Your Business
Venture Portland is the support organization for all of Portland’s neighborhood business districts, providing members funding, training and significant staff support. Since 1986 Venture Portland has helped business districts city-wide best meet the needs of their diverse communities. We invite you to discover the ways Venture Portland can support your business district by navigating this section and contacting us today.
2024 Benefits
Of Membership
Membership
Levels
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Sustaining
Member
$1,650
Business district is thriving and a model for other districts in the city.
Large and/or Established
$1,400
Large – Business district has consistent membership/support and stable funding. Total annual business district revenue is $25,000* or more.
Established – Business district is in 6th year or longer of operations and/or has established a long track record of successful services and events.
Medium and/or Growing
$950
Medium – Business district is experiencing significant membership/support growth. Total annual business district revenue is $5,000 to $24,999*.
Growing – Business district is in 3rd to 5th year of operations and is still investing in new programs, services and benefits.
Small and/or
Year 2+
$450
Small – Business district is just beginning to build membership/support. Total annual business district revenue is less than $5,000*.
Year 2+ – Business district is in the second full year of operations following incorporation and/or is just beginning to provide services.
While Venture Portland hopes business associations increase their membership level as the district evolves, we understand changes to association status and district development may affect level choice.
*Total business district revenue should reflect all sources of funding, including, but not limited to: grants, membership dues, sponsors, vendors, events and in-kind contributions.