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 between 76th and 82nd. Food, music, vendors and fun for the whole family.
2. Visit Mt. Tabor Park – a landmark of the neighborhood, a great escape, and the setting for the annual Soap Box Derby (August 18) and Concerts in the Park (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/69555). These events are free.
3. Gather on the sidewalk – dining and imbibing outside is a popular Portland pastime, especially during hot weather. Montavilla has plenty of places to find a seat: Fillmore, Blank Slate, Fressen Bakery, East Glisan Pizza Lounge, Hungry Heart, Redwood, Flying Pie Pizza, Montavilla Brew Works, Bipartisan Café, Vino Veritas, Ya Hala, Townshend’s Tea, The Observatory, Roscoe’s.
4. Get jazzy at the Montavilla Jazz Festival, now in its fifth year. Festival dates are August 18-19, 9003 SE Stark Street, Portland Metro Arts.
5. Treasure hunting – find the perfect small and unique gift for yourself, or someone else, at Invoke, Celestial Awakenings, or Cactus.
6. Cool off inside – The Academy Theater is a dark, cool hideaway for those days when you need some heat relief. Offering great movie selections, food and many types of cold beverages.
7. Pack a picnic – Get your fresh groceries at Montavilla Farmers Market, open every Sunday through the fall. La Bouffe International Gourmet carries the items to go with – baked goods, olives, nuts, sweets, spices, wine, and more.
8. Playtime – Montavilla Park at 82nd Avenue and NE Glisan features a playground, swimming pool, soccer and baseball fields, picnic tables and large shade trees. On September 1, there will be a free family-friendly concert and a screening of Paddington 2.

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 spaces for retail-, services- and/or food-oriented businesses. The new owner, Phil Coutrakon, is interested in connecting with anyone wanting to set up shop on East Glisan. He can provide information about square footage of the planned spaces. Contact Phil at philcoutrakon@gmail.com to learn more.

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, Washman uses biodegradable soap, limits the amount of water used on each car, and recycles dirty water so there is less of an environmental impact. It also saves customers about 30 gallons per wash that they would be using if washing cars at home. Customers also receive a free vacuum token with every wash. Doesn’t your car deserve a spa day?

Duties

Meeting Planning and Facilitation

• Gathers input and plans – in collaboration with Executive committee – ten annual board meetings, three general membership meetings, annual retreat, and annual membership meeting
• Participates in monthly executive committee conference call
• Ensures active committees are making progress towards annual goals

Management and Supervision

• Serves on the executive committee at the pleasure of the board of directors
• Supervises staff and participates in formal supervisory meetings; provides ongoing additional supervisory support as needed via phone, email, etc.
• Creates professional services agreements for contract positions and ensures that all deliverables are met within timeline
• Guides and oversees work of independent contractors (e.g., street fair manager, graphic designer, photographer, web designer, mail/poster distributors)

Fundraising

• Oversees grant writing process, implements programs and activities as outlined in grant work plans, evaluates efforts per grant requirements, completes grant reports, and serves as primary contact to grantors
• Builds and maintains relationships with sponsors and secures event sponsorships
• Pursues fee-for-service opportunities such as advertising and consulting

Membership

• Oversees creation of an annual member benefit package and related communications
• Supports Vice President and the membership committee to implement the annual membership campaign and ensures that annual membership goals are met

Financial

• Creates annual operating budget in collaboration with Treasurer and committee chairs; makes mid-year adjustments as necessary
• Authorized signer on all accounts

Risk Management

• Reviews annual insurance policy, recommends changes as needed; updates board and members on any changes/additions to coverage
• Recommends, and at the direction of the Board, implements any policies and/or guidelines to mitigate risk to the organization and increase organizational sustainability and longevity
• Assesses legal needs and brings to the attention of the board any areas potentially requiring legal help
• Ensures contracts are signed and contract “fine print” is in line with organizational mission, conflict of interest policies and risk management guidelines

Organizational Development

• Oversees strategic planning, goal-setting, and evaluation to ensure growth, increased efficiency, and sustainability of the organization
• Recommends policies, guidelines, methods, systems, tools, etc. that can improve or streamline organizational operations
• Serves as point-of-contact to Venture Portland; coordinates participation in Venture Portland events and educational opportunities with the goal of building the capacity of the board of directors

Marketing, Advertising, and Communications

• Speaks to the media as an authorized spokesperson for the organization
• Chairs the Communication Committee and provides oversight for planning and executing an annual communications plan including marketing, advertising, website, social media, and other communications both internal and external to the organization
• Serves as a public face of the organization; interacts with and seeks input from member businesses; communicates METBA goals, plans, and accomplishments to members and the general public using a variety of communication methods

Community Relations and Advocacy

• Serves as a main point-of-contact to neighborhood groups, members, business and property owners, city council members, grant-makers, and other partners
• Manages incoming inquiries via mail, email, etc.

Event and Project Management

• Ensures that special events such as street fair, First Friday, Frosty Fest, mixers, etc. are properly chaired and staffed (volunteer or paid)
• Oversees board discussions to plan, implement, and evaluate special events and projects; ensures that future events/projects up for discussion are properly vetted to ensure that they are in-line with organizational vision, mission, and goals

Requirements:

1. Bachelor degree in business administration, non-profit management, or similar
2. Minimum of three years of non-profit management experience (references required)
3. Knowledge of small business operations
4. Knowledge of strategies, practices, and theories useful for small business and community development
5. Non-profit fundraising experience
6. Minimum of 3 years business association board experience preferably in an executive roll (references required)
7. Minimum 2 years work experience planning major events or as a project manager
8. Minimum 2 years grant writing experience
9. Effective communication skills
10. Ability to work with a team
11. A passion for reaching goals and strategizing growth.
12. The ability to see the big picture and address the daily/weekly details effectively and efficiently

Details:
This position is 10-12hrs/week.
Compensation: $5,000 for 6-month contract (extension possible; contingent on performance of the director and the association).
1-2 monthly meetings with board members required.

To apply:
Please send a cover letter (including details of your fundraising and community development experience) and resume to website@metba.org. Please specify “Executive Director” in the subject line. Job posting deadline is 5pm, February 2, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

METBA (Montavilla/East Tabor Business Association) is comprised of a volunteer board and member businesses with a common goal of creating a strong local economy. The work of the Association contributes to a thriving business district that provides a vibrant hub for members of the community to gather and interact. Currently comprised of around 100 member businesses, METBA:

 

• Organizes the summer street fair

 

• Promotes local businesses on Facebook, Instagram, and our website Biz

 

• Hosts First Friday events, Trick-or-Treat on Glisan Street, and Frosty Fest

 

• Facilitates regular networking events for local business owners

 

• Recruits new businesses to fill gaps in needed goods and services within the district.

 

We envision a business district that, like a small town, provides residents with “a little bit of everything” to meet day-to-day needs within a short walk or drive. Please visit our website – Montavilla.Biz. Montavilla.Biz is the resource for information about what is happening within the district and the community. Find out what Montavilla has to offer.

 

Looking for that perfect gift for mom or dad?  Check out these great new businesses in Montavilla!

Hungry Heart, a food cart that has expanded into their very own brick & mortar at 414 SE 80th Ave, dishes up cupcakes and macaroons in every delicious flavor you can think of; as well as breakfast sandwiches, coffee and pastries.   Don’t miss the special selection of cards and gifts from It’s A Gift found within Hungry Heart.

 

 

The Modern Man Barber shop in Portland Oregon at 419 SE 81st is a locally owned and operated, community minded barber shop with five locations in the greater Portland Oregon area.  Each location has it’s own unique feel, reflecting the rich history of each neighborhood, their shops are reminiscent of Portland’s early days.

Check out their website for info on their services, and how you can get a free whiskey while you wait!

 

Celestial Awakenings at 7831 Se Stark St. is a New Age Metaphysical store with a wide selection of jewelry, large selection of crystals, healing wands, minerals, incense, Buddhist items, books, essential oils, candles, pagan magic and altar tools, tarot, gifts, decor, pendulums, salt lamps, local artist & authors, and so much more.  Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated to providing quality products, and services to assist the community in building happy, healthy lives and connections. They honor all life paths, and are here to assist you on your journey.

 

 

Cactus, located on the South side of Stark St. at 7910 Se Stark St is a resale/consignment store of Handmade Jewelry by Autopilot Empires, New & Used Records by Cactus Records, Clothing by Yours Vintage and much more!  Look for them on their Facebook page.

 

For some time now most in the neighborhood has known that we have a brewery moving in.  As anyone has seen while going to the Farmer’s Market there has been some renovation going on across the street.  And anyone who’d been so inclined to poke there head in the door was greeted by master brewer Mickael Kora.

Michael is a very friendly gentleman who is always willing to answer questions about beer and keep everyone updated of the new brewery’s progress.  In fact you can see their progress on their facebook page.  Check it out and “Like” them while your there.

We thought that we would share an excerpt from the Union Rose website:

Hello everyone. Changes are afoot at Union Rose, and it’s time to tell you about it.

For seven years, first on MLK and now in my beloved Montavilla neighborhood, Union Rose has been THE place to find locally made stuff with soul. I have been more than proud to feature some of the best talent and designers found in Portland, and have loved bringing you my own clothing line, Big Brown Eyes. At this time, however, it’s time for me to move on, try my hand at some new things, and embrace change.

Come September, Union Rose will have a new owner. Rita Hudson-Evalt, the designer of Hubris Apparel, will take over. Hubris is one of the shop’s most popular and beloved lines, fitting women in sizes XS-3X beautifully and comfortably.

“I am so excited and honored to be taking the helm at Union Rose!” says Rita. “It was one of the first shops to carry Hubris Apparel. My line has grown into a brand sold nationally because of the kindness and encouragement that Nicole, the clientele, and the shop itself have fostered.

“I fully intend to continue to support designers’ growth in Portland and the Pacific Northwest through the best way I know – offering their products to happy customers. You can expect to see some new apparel, jewelry, and gifts in the shop soon! Of course, we’ll still carry all the lines now found at Union Rose, but I’ll work on expanding our selection as well.”