OUR Lunch & Learns

Knowledge

Sharing

Each year Venture Portland hosts trainings to build the capacity of business district leaders. Venture Portland trainings address all aspects of business district operations such as great promotions, membership campaigns, marketing and running a successful business association. RSVP via Google or email us and learn best practices with other business district participants and help your business district thrive.

Lunch & Learns are quick practical introductions to common topics that affect business districts. You’ll leave with new knowledge and easy-to-use samples to share with your district. RSVP today!

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Lunch & Learns

May 21 – Activating Public Space to Increase Foot Traffic w/ Portland in the Streets

With summer event season right around the corner, now is the time to think about ways to drive foot traffic though events and activations in your business district. The Portland in the Streets program at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is responsible for all the ways community members and businesses can activate public space. On May 21st, PBOT staff from the program will join us to discuss permits for block parties and street fairs, outdoor dining, special events, food trucks, vending carts, banners over the street, and so much more. Sign up today!

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Resources

Venture Portland’s YouTube channel has multiple years of webinar recordings on topics ranging from business association governance, marketing, events, and city partners. Check out the most popular videos here or explore more on our channel.

Activating Public Space to Increase Foot Traffic w/ Portland in the Streets
Board Member Recruitment & Running Effective Meetings
Enhanced Services Districts: New Tools to Support a Changing City