Team - MI Portland Downtown, MI

Portland Downtown

Teams 4 #MiPortland
Business Enhancement

This group provides the kind of support that both existing and potential downtown property owners and businesses need to thrive. They work to stabilize our downtown, draw in new investors, and increase property values. Strengthening Portland MI existing business base, while also opening doors and clearing pathways to expand it.

Focusing on:
- Property & Business Inventory
- Community Guide
- Economic Vitality
- Facilitating Business Resources
- Workshops, webinars & online learning
- Market Analysis Snapshot
- Market Analysis Overview
Business Development Team meets with the Design Team on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 4-5pm at City Hall
Design Team

The Design Team is charged with enhancing the physical appearance of downtown Portland MI by focusing on historic preservation, public improvements, lighting, signage, storefronts and landscaping.

Projects that are overseen by this team include:
- Design Guidelines and Services
- Holiday Decorations
- Downtown Façade Grant Program
- DDA & Downtown Sign Grant Program
- Look and feel of Portland Downtown
The Design Team meets with the Business Enhancement Team on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 4-5pm at City Hall.
Organization & Finance Team

The O & F team works toward building a broad-based support system for the revitalization of downtown Portland MI by recruiting volunteers, raising funds, overseeing the budget and budget planning, and promoting the Portland Downtown Mission.

O & F Project work:
- Budget
- Beerfest on the Bridge
- Fund Development
- Volunteer Recruitment & Appreciation
- Board Recruitment
- Goal Setting & Planning
The Organization & Finance Team meets with the Marketing & Promotion Team on the 4^th Monday of each month 6-7pm at City Hall
Marketing Team #miportland

The Marketing team is responsible for promoting our downtown’s assets, enhancing its image, and supporting special events to build a fun and exciting atmosphere for residents, visitors and businesses – giving people a reason to come downtown, linger and enjoy what is special about Portland.

#miportland Signature Events
Other Great Events Supported by Portland MI Downtown
- Civic Players Live Theatre
- Saturday Farmers Market, Friends of the Red Mill
- Memorial Day Parade
- Arts Council Thursdays on the Grand
- St. Pats Summerfest
- 4^th of July by Portland Chamber of Commerce
- Red Mill Community Day
- Labor Day Bridge Walk – Portland Parks & Rec
- Fall Festival – St. Pat’s
- Historic Cemetery Tour – Portland Historical Society
- Spooktacular – Portland District Library
- Haunted Red Mill
This team meets with the Organization Team the 4th Mondays of each month 6-7pm at City Hall