Montavilla East Tabor Business Association
Did you know… Montavilla has a vigorous business community and many businesses are members of the Montavilla East Tabor Business Association (METBA) which brings several events per year to your neighborhood, including: Montavilla Street Fair – Coming up on Sunday, July 28 from 10 am until 5 pm, the fair has: no admission fee fun… Read More »
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Shop at the Montavilla Farmers Market Starting May 5th, the market is open every Sunday through October from 10 am to 2 pm. Buy local fresh produce and farm-based products. The market is located in the parking lot across from Mr. Plywood on Stark Street. Stop by the METBA Spring Block Party May 18th This… Read More »
Continue reading...1. Frosty Fest The Montavilla East Tabor Business Association (METBA) is sponsoring holiday inspired events to help you get in the holiday spirit: Merry Montavilla Soiree: Thursday, December 6th from 5pm to close Join the Montavilla Business Association in Downtown Montavilla for discounts and specials on drinking, shopping, tasting, and holiday merriment! In the spirit of the… Read More »
Continue reading...Greetings, members and friends! Fall is upon us and there is a lot happening in Montavilla. Next week, METBA is holding its annual member meeting on October 8th at Vino Veritas from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Head on out to learn more about what we do, meet your fellow neighborhood business owners, and let us… Read More »
Continue reading...For Immediate Release Press Contact: Steve Rice, METBA Executive Director 503-784-8082 stephenmichaelrice@gmail.com 7/4/18 The Montavilla/East Tabor Business Association (METBA) is pleased to announce that its 7th annual street fair will occur on Sunday, July 29th in Downtown Montavilla from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once again, fair organizers have secured permits from the city of… Read More »
Continue reading...Spending the summer season in the city? The possibilities for a full and active summer are endless! There is a lot happening in our corner of the city. Check out this list and don’t forget to #GoLocalMontavilla: 1. Come to the 2018 Montavilla Street Fair—July 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., SE Stark Street… Read More »
Continue reading...The following information was provided by Venture Portland. Mayor Wheeler’s proposed budget includes an increase in the Business License Tax (going from 2.2 percent of a businesses’ net income to 2.6 percent). It also includes, as an offset, a 21% increase in the Owners Compensation Deduction (going from $103,500 to $125,000). Impact to Your Business… Read More »
Continue reading...Helen’s Pacific Costumers, which once occupied the building at 7500 NE Glisan Street, permanently closed in November, 2017. The costume shop had been open for 127 years! (For awesome photos of Helen’s custom-built mascots, check out photos here: http://helenspacificcostumers.com/custom-built/). The building has been purchased and renovations are already underway. It will be converted into four small commercial… Read More »
Continue reading...A small but busy stretch of 82nd Avenue between East Glisan and SE Stark Street is one of the sectors of the Montavilla East Tabor business district and home to district member Washman Car Wash and Auto Spa. A popular place to get your car squeaky clean, especially on clear days after weeks of rain,… Read More »
Continue reading...The physical aspects of the district have been shaped by property sales and new tenancies over the last four years, changes that will likely continue in the near future. The Association currently tracks 366 businesses within the district. Of these businesses, 111 are member businesses. In 2014-16, membership numbers grew from 24, to 50, to… Read More »
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