Portland Main Street in the News

Portland Main Street always has something going on: new businesses openings, a great festival or event, fun promotions, or critical trainings or seminars to offer local businesses and entrepreneurs. Check back here regularly for a list of activities and happenings in downtown Portland!

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June 2009

Pay Day Promotion Underway (LSJ)
Pay Day Promotion Underway.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [19.8 KB]

Portland Main Street to Host Building Basics Seminar (LSJ)
Portland Main Street to Hold Building Ba[...]
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New Manager Settling In (LSJ)
New Manager Settling In.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [23.3 KB]

Volunteer Workshop (LSJ)
Volunteer Workshop.pdf
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Portland Main Street to Host Small Business Workshops (LSJ)
Portland Main Street to host Small Busin[...]
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July 2009

Portland Main Street Achieves National Accreditation (LSJ)
Portland Main Street Achieves National A[...]
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Main Street Workshop Offers Tips on Volunteer Recruitment (LSJ)
Main Street Workshop offer tips on Volun[...]
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Portland Main Street to Host Small Business Series (LSJ)
Portland Main Street to host Small Busin[...]
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Portland Main Street to Host Workshops for Businesses (LSJ)
PMS to Host Workshop for Small Businesse[...]
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Facade Grants Available for Downtown Buildings (LSJ)
Facade Grants.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [21.6 KB]

August 2009

Twelve Friendly Tips for the Main Street Manager: www.mainstreet.org (August 7, 2009)

Portland Main Street Hosts a "Marketing your Business" Workshop (LSJ)
Portland Main Street Marketing Your Busi[...]
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Portland Pay Day Continues (LSJ)
Portland Pay Day Continues.pdf
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Downtown Business Expands (LSJ)
Downtown Business Expands.pdf
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Small Business in a Down Economy (ISS)
Small businesses in a down economy.pdf
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Portland Main Street Celebrates Key Honor (LSJ)
Portland Main Street Celebrates Key Hono[...]
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Portland Pay Day Entering Final Days (LSJ)
Portland Pay Day Entering Final Days.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [38.9 KB]

September 2009

Oktoberfest set for October 16th and 17th (LSJ)
Oktoberfest 2009.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [41.0 KB]

Portland Main Street to Host First Annual Big Beer Run 5K (LSJ)
Big Beer Run Press Release.pdf
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Portland Pay Day A Huge Success (LSJ)
Portland Pay Day Wrap Up.pdf
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Groups Look to Fundraising (ISS)
Groups look to fundraising.pdf
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October 2009

Volunteers Needed for Oktoberfest Celebration (LSJ)
Volunteers Needed for Oktoberfest.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [39.1 KB]

Oktoberfest to Host Beer Brewing Demonstration (LSJ)
Oktoberfest Beer Brewing Demonstration.p[...]
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Portland Brings Back Oktoberfest (ISS)
Portland Brings Back Oktoberfest.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [46.4 KB]

November 2009

HolidayFest Schedule of Events
HolidayFest Schedule of Events LSJ.pdf
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HolidayFest Coming Back to Downtown Portland (LSJ)
HolidayFest 2009.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [41.8 KB]

HolidayFest Ushers in the Holiday Spirit (ISS)
HolidayFest ushers in the holiday spirit[...]
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Main Street Program has Big Impact (LSJ)
Main Street has Big Impact.pdf
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Portland Bookstore has New Owners (LSJ)
Portland bookstore has new owners.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [43.6 KB]

December 2009

Portland Downtown Becoming a Boom Town (ISS)
Portland downtown becoming a boom town -[...]
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January 2010

Michigan Main Street Draws Dozens to Portland (ISS)
Michigan Main Street draws dozens to Por[...]
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Portland Quilt Shop Named "Business of the Year" (LSJ)
Portland Quilt Shop Named Business of th[...]
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February 2010

Main Street Makeover (ISS)
Main Street Makeover.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [73.8 KB]

March 2010

New Business Opens in Downtown Portland (ISS)
New Business in Downtown Portland.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [64.4 KB]

Main Street Gives Businesses a Voice in Downtown Revitalization (LSJ)
Main Street gives businesses a voice.pdf
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Portland Main Street to hold Rummage Sale (LSJ)
Main Street to hold Rummage Sale.pdf
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April 2010

Plans Underway for Downtown Block Party (LSJ)
Plans Undersway for Downtown Block Party[...]
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Tourism Council Gains Focus (ISS)
Tourism Council gains Focus.pdf
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May 2010

Portland Readies for First Annual Block Party (ISS)
Portland Readies for First Annual Block [...]
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Street Closures Announced for May 15 Block Party (LSJ)
Street Closures for May 15 Block Party.p[...]
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Organizers Dub First Annual Block Party a Success (ISS)
Organizers dub Block Party a Success.pdf
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First Downtown Block Party a Great Success (LSJ)
First Downtown Block Party a Great Succe[...]
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Portland Pay Day Begins June 1st (LSJ)
Portland Pay day Begins June 1st.pdf
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Save the Spots: Downtown Portland Launches Parking Campaign (ISS)
Save the spots_ Downtown Portland launch[...]
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July 2010

Portland DDA Now Accepting Facade Grant Applications (LSJ)
Portland DDA Now Accepting Facade Grant [...]
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Portland Main Street to Host Sign Workshop on July 21 (LSJ)
Portland Main Street to Host Sign Worksh[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [21.8 KB]

Portland Makes the Most of it's River Heritage (GRP)
Portland makes the most of ...pdf
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Downtown Portland's New Guide Developed to Spark Tourism (ISS)
Portland_ New guide developed to spark t[...]
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Portland Parking Study Results Released (LSJ)
Portland Parking Study Released.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [18.0 KB]

August 2010

Portland Main Street Volunteers Honored (LSJ)
Portland Main Street Volunteers Honored.[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [16.5 KB]

Free Business Seminar to be Offered on August 17th (LSJ)
Free Business Seminar to Take Place on A[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [15.9 KB]

Portland Pay Day Promotion Enters Final Month (LSJ)
Portland Pay Day Promotion Enters Final [...]
Adobe Acrobat document [17.0 KB]

"Pay Day" for those who Shop Locally (ISS)
‘Pay Day’ for those shopping locally[...]
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Portland pay Day Drawing on September 8th (LSJ)
Portland Pay Day Drawing on September 8t[...]
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(LSJ) Lansing State Journal

(ISS) Ionia Sentinel-Standard

(GRP) Grand Rapids Press