BBPDX says more of the proposed city budget should go to local small businesses.
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“Through the Kuto mobile app consumers will be able to claim $50 gift credits that can be spent at small businesses within certain targeted neighborhoods.”
Read MoreIn total the program aims to distribute 10,000 digital gift cards. The initiative is organized by the city, Worksystems, Prosper Portland, Business for a Better Portland, Portland State University, Bricks Need Mortar, Downtown Clean & Safe and Kuto.
“THE INCREDIBLE IMPACT OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING HAS BEEN A BRIGHT SPOT DURING A DIFFICULT TIME.”
Read More“As the executive director of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, I have seen firsthand how vital this work is. Since 2003, we have provided technical assistance to 4,420 small businesses. Over the last two years, through funding from Business Oregon, our organization was able to extend our technical assistance program to Latino small businesses statewide. This allowed us to help an additional 245 businesses with bookkeeping, tax services, and digital services including 175 websites.”
“KEEPING THOSE SPOTS OPEN IS CRITICAL TO THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE”
Read More“[Meara McLaughlin] notes that the Portland Business Alliance, Greater Portland Inc. and Business for a Better Portland have ascertained that the city's music scene is a key factor in terms of attracting and retaining talent.
‘Portland business relies on Portland Music. Portland Music will not survive without deliberate support from Portland business,’ McLaughlin said."