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...Things to do in Montavilla this summer
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...Business Tax License Increase
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...Glisan Street Development Project
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...Spotlight on 82nd Avenue
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...Montavilla’s Business District Is Taking Shape
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 »
Continue reading...Meet Your Local Business: Alena of alena botanica!
What does your business do? I design plant & hop inspired products, including home goods, glassware and apparel. I’ve been in business for about 10 years and use local fabricators to help create my products. Each of my designs tells a story about the plant and comes from an original photograph. How long have you… Read More »
Continue reading...Neighbors Want to Know: When Will a Full-Service Grocer Arrive in Montavilla?
This past spring, METBA mailed a survey to households in and around Montavilla. A primary goal for the survey was to better understand what goods and services neighbors would benefit from having within Montavilla’s business district. There were 245 responses to the question: What good and services are missing in Montavilla? It may come as… Read More »
Continue reading...Meet Your Local Business: Pete Dills of Therapeutic Associates East Portland Physical Therapy
What does your business do? We’re a physical therapy clinic that specializes in movement rehabilitation. At our clinic, we believe that physical therapy can benefit anyone who is dealing with a movement related problem, not just those that are injured. In addition to our rehabilitative services, we also offer wellness, fitness, and general movement related… Read More »
Continue reading...Annual Meeting Recap
The METBA board and Association members met up at the Annual Members Meeting last week for a “year in review” session. The room felt energized. Thirty business owners turned out and the interest in supporting the work of the Association was encouraging! Eight new board members were elected, bringing the total board size to 13… Read More »
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