Venture Portland

🍔 The hamburger may be one of the only truly American culinary creations, which is why it is no surprise that May is National Burger Month.

Hamburgers gained national recognition at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair when the New York Tribune raved about the new sandwich. Since then, burgers have been reinvented countless times over, with restaurants putting their own unique spin on the beloved sandwiches.

In Portland, there is no shortage of places to grab a great burger, and with new meat alternatives, the list keeps growing. Click the link in our bio for some of our favorites. 👆

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Our next Member Meetup will be on May 27th at in ! 🍹🌯

Our Member Meetups are an opportunity for business district leaders to get together in a different district each month to enjoy fun events, local businesses, and networking opportunities. As always, the first drink is on us!

We ask Venture Portland members and their member businesses to RSVP in advance at the link in our bio 👆

🎯Our next Lunch &Learn is on May 20th and will focus on business district membership campaigns!

Strong membership is critical to a successful business association and requires year-round engagement with the businesses in your district. Attend our Business District Membership Campaigns Lunch & Learn and find out how to plan, execute, and track a successful membership campaign. We will also discuss how to adapt your member benefits to bring more businesses into your family, more revenue into your bank account, and more potential volunteers onto your board. You’ll become an expert in the art of getting businesses signed up and participating.

Sign up at the link in our bio 👆

They say that “April showers bring May flowers,” which is perfect timing because Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10th, and a beautiful bouquet is a wonderful gift. We have put together a few options around town for Mother’s Day flower arrangements, gift ideas, and special events just for Mom. It’s also National Small Business Week, which is the perfect time to get out into Portland business districts and shop local! 💐

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Tired of takeout trash when ordering food, picking up takeout, or packing up leftovers? Businesses may choose to opt-in to allow BYO containers with the Choose 2 Reuse program.

Bring a clean, reusable, food-safe container or cup to a participating business and enjoy your meal or drink without the extra waste.

Learn more at choose2reuse.org ♻️

🎉 National Small Business Week is a celebration of our nation’s small businesses, which create 2 out of every 3 net new jobs and account for about 50 percent of all private-sector jobs in the United States. Through awards ceremonies, media interviews and community events, the U.S. Small Business Administration honors the entrepreneurs who contribute so much to our communities.

Now is the time to show your love for local! Venture out and support the businesses that are the beating heart of Portland. ❤️

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success. Historically, Portland’s AAPI communities have dealt with discrimination and violence, but they have persevered and continue to enhance the fabric of our society.

Please consider supporting local Asian and Pacific Islander-owned businesses and organizations, including the ones listed at the link in our bio 👆

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Thanks so much to everyone who attended our 40th Anniversary and Annual Meeting at last night! Also a big thank you to our panelists - Monique Cardwell from , Corky Collier from , and Mike Wilkerson from ECOnorthwest. Cheers to 40 more years! 🥂

🌎 Happy Earth Day! While we should be kind to the earth every day, this is a time to advocate, volunteer, and promote sustainability in our lives and in the way we run our businesses. has numerous opportunities to volunteer for business district clean-ups in Portland and beyond. has been advocating for our wildlife for more than 100 years and has many ways to get involved. Consider helping restore our urban canopy by planting a tree with . In honor of Earth Day, we are highlighting businesses and organizations that incorporate sustainable practices into their operations. ♻️

Click the link in our bio for the list 👆

🌼 Spring is springing, so it’s no surprise that April 14th was National Gardening Day! Getting outside to enjoy our gardens and Portland’s parks feels even more profound than normal after a cold and rainy winter. The Washington Park Rose Garden and the Portland Japanese Garden are both treasures that can give us inspiration for our home gardening projects. 🌱

Click the link in our bio for local shops that can help support your green thumb! 👆

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