Join over 450 NIBA area businesses in learning firsthand about State, County and City of Portland policies affecting our industrial area. Help us to join together in one cohesive voice when advocating for our support or response to these policies.
If you haven’t visited our website you can learn more about us at www.nwindustrial.org.
Meetings Recap and Upcoming Meetings
Meeting Recap
August
Summer brake
Upcoming Meetings
September
WHEN: Thursday, September 14th, 7:30AM to 9:30 AM. WHERE: Cine Rent West, 2330 NW 31st Ave, Portland, OR 97210 WHAT: City of Portland Government Transition GUEST SPEAKER: Lory Hefele - Co-chair of the Government Transition Advisory Committee for the City of Portland.
September's monthly meeting agenda.
Lory will speak about her role on the Government Transition Advisory Committee, responsible for ensuring the charter amendments approved by voters are implemented efficiently and effectively and providing community engagement and education for this work. She will speak about what the charter change includes, and the current status and answer any questions regarding how to stay involved and informed with this historic transition to the City of Portland's new form of government over the next 18 months.
Please RSVP here so we can get an accurate head count.
If your NIBA membership is current and up to date, you will not be turned away.
A coalition between Working Waterfront, led by Ellen Wax, CCA represented by Corky Collier, several members of NIBA’s board, and reps from NWDA have been working directly with every city council member including the mayor to discuss the proposed MP2H proposal. In a couple of weeks, we meet with Commissioner Ryan to educate/inform him of our position. While the development has a potentially profound impact on the NW industrial district, it may not be a topic that commands a ton of attention, especially when there are more pressing issues/ problems at hand. However, the fact that we as an organization are sitting at the table with city leaders on a consistent basis as of late is important for members to recognize that we are having our NIBA voice being heard.
Venture Portland Major Impact Grant
We are happy to announce that NIBA was awarded a Major Impact Grant from Venture Portland.
Thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, Venture Portland is excited to announce brand-new Major Impact Grants, which will be available to member business districts in 2023 and 2024. $250,000 will be available for distribution in 2023 and another $250,000 will be made available in 2024. Watch the story Fox12 ran about Major Impact Grants.
NWNW Community Small Grant Program
We are happy to announce that NIBA was awarded an NWNW Community Small Grants
This program is intended to build community, create lasting partnerships, support/increase diversity and inclusion for historically underserved groups, bolster community preparedness or resilience, and make an impact on your neighborhood or all of those within the coalition boundaries. Grants are made in 2 rounds each year, with maximum awards of up to $3000 for each applicant.
Our Newest Board Member
Michael O'rourke.
Michael currently works at Calbag Metals as an industrial buyer in the NW Industrial District. He has previously worked at Wesco Distribution and has lived and worked in the NW industrial area cumulatively for eighteen years. He holds a degree in Supply Chain & Logistics from Portland State University where he is currently attending for his Masters of Business Administration in addition to a Masters of Finance.
Festival of Nations will happen on September 16 and will celebrate the diversity of the Division Midway District while showcasing the best of East Portland’s multicultural community and businesses.
It’s time to celebrate in St. Johns! Join your neighbors for some fall-themed fun. Join us in the plaza for art and activities from local businesses. Pick up a drawing entry form in the plaza to win hundreds of dollars worth of gift cards and merchandise from St. Johns Businesses plus enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment.
With its food trucks, independent shops, local makers, and startups, Portland is a hub for small business activity. While many Portlanders are committed to the shop local mentality, small businesses struggle against a range of regulatory, policy, and ...
La-Z-Boy offers a full range of great-looking, comfortable furniture designed to help customers create the home of their dreams. The Delta Park La-Z-Boy showcases upholstery furniture, bedroom and dining furniture, occasional tables, areas rugs, ...
EPOP is a program that offers emerging professionals a place to prosper and develop their careers, build a peer network, and gain exposure to business leaders. EPOP offers programming focused on educational and professional development, as well as ...
Learn how Aviation American Gin is made during this tour through our fully operational distillery. Your experience will end with an escape through Ryan Reynold's office, as well as a guided gin-tasting and delicious surprise cocktail inside our Visitor Center!
Join a virtual information session using Zoom to learn more about the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Community Leads and ask questions. We hope you will join us!
September 6, 20232:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Available Online
Join BPS and City staff for this community kickoff and information session on the new Sustainability and Climate Commission. You’ll learn more about the process and future steps to seat this commission as well as what work it will perform in the future.
September 6, 20235:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Community Event
Tentative agenda includes: Proposed Street Vacation NE Winchell St & NE Mallory Ave;
Residential Infill Project 1 Report briefing; Training (balancing goals; area plans) briefing
September 12, 202312:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Public Meeting
Michael O'rourke. 
