ABOUT US

  • Portland boasts a rich history, filled with work ethic and community pride, much of it reflected in the buildings located in the historic Kent Street area. We work with purpose and direction to preserve that history and facilitate a vibrant charming area for residents and visitors to gather.


  • Portland Downtown is a not-for-profit community and volunteer based program for improving Portland’s downtown between-the-rivers district, creating a viable place to operate a business, a rewarding place to live and raise a family, and a fun place for visitors and residents to connect and linger for a while.


  • We work cohesively with local city government, it’s departments, and organizations to enhance everything our area has to offer. Our organization also partners with National Trust for Historic Preservation  to serve as a catalyst, resource and unifying body for any projects that improve and sustain the vibrancy of our community and central business district.

Mission

The mission of MI Portland Downtown is to foster a vibrant economic ecosystem that thoughtfully integrates our rich history, diverse culture, and abundant natural resources.

Vision

Our vision is to unite as a community to create a dynamic downtown that positions Portland as Mid Michigan’s beloved small-town hub — a place where families thrive, friends gather, and visitors make lasting memories.

We work through an 11-member volunteer Board of Directors and much of our work is accomplished through volunteer teams.

Click on the links below to learn more about our board, our teams and great community volunteer opportunities.   

We collaborate closely with The City of Portland,  and the two associations above, you can click on the image to learn more about them.

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