Business Resources
Markets & Directories
Directories for Visibility
Livelihood NW Client Directory: Are you a past or current client of Livelihood NW? Then join our FREE Client directory!
Small Shops Big Hearts: A FREE Directory & listing opportunity for small, brick-and-mortar businesses in Portland. A collaboration between Bricks Need Mortar and Little Boxes.
Mercatus Business Directory: The Mercatus Directory features entrepreneurs of color from the Portland Metro area
Intentionalist: Intentionalist is an online guide to intentional spending that supports small businesses and diverse local communities.
Everywhere Is Queer: Everywhere Is Queer is a public resource (and ever-growing searchable map!) created for the LGBTQIA2S+ and ally community to find welcoming, queer-owned spaces to shop, connect, eat, learn, and grow all over the world
Portland in Color Directory: envisions a future where our city’s Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color creatives are supported beyond visibility.
Pop-Ups Please App - Portland-developed app offering to sync your calendar with the dates and times of short-lived markets, dinners and other types of intimate shopping events from local makers
Online & In-Person Markets (Portland)
event spaces
Shiekh Studio - FREE event space, A platform for young entrepreneurs in the community to meet, showcase, and grow. There are no costs to use the space, however there is a vetting process to be approved for use.
Tabor Space - 10+ types of event spaces available for different events.
Portland Dance Studio - Budget-friendly dance studio and rehearsal space.
Breathe Building / Atrium Movement & Events - space rentals for event, pop-up, lecture, or class.
Reveal Healing Arts - affordable monthly and one-time studio rentals in the heart of SE portland.
MORE RESOURCES
Portland Sunday Parkways vendors play a significant role in enhancing the event experience by offering a variety of goods and services. On this page, learn about their vendor program, how to register as a vendor, and how to apply to the vendor scholarship program.
Built Oregon Farmer’s Market Program - a transformative initiative, creating community hubs a the PSU and Beaverton Farmer’s Markets.
Small Business Lending Library - Your destination for borrowing free event supplies in Portland that reduce costs, support a circular economy, and reduce barriers for inclusive events
Disclaimer:
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