Welcome to the Sustainable Business Network of Portland Website!
The Sustainable Business Network of Portland is the only alliance of locally-owned, independent businesses, community organizations and individuals dedicated to fostering a truly sustainable local economy in the Portland metropolitan area and is a local network of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE).
We encourage you to get involved with us as we celebrate and create our unique community.We are always looking for volunteers to help staff tables at events, serve on committees or lend your expertise in a particular area. To get more involved, please contact Robyn Shanti at 503 232-2943 or send her an email.Highlighted Events
Visionary Luncheon: “Navigating Through and Understanding the Impact of the Current Economic Climate on Local Businesses” Weds. Oct. 15
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
CubeSpace 622 SE Grand
Cost: $10 for SBNP members $20 for non-members
RSVP to Robyn by Oct. 13 at 503 232-2943 or email her
In the midst of a drastic economic downturn and turmoil in the financial markets, all businesses are affected, particularly when it comes to lines of credit and the overall impact on small and local business. Many businesses are uncertain how to plan for the future and how they will be directly impacted.
Speakers: Dave Williams, CEO of Shorebank Pacific and Mary Edmeades, Vice-President and Branch Manager of Albina Community Bank, who can explain what the immediate and long term impacts will be and how to successfully navigate through these challenging times. More details here.
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Mirador Community Store
2106 SE Division, Portland
Our free monthly event that rotates among SBNP member businesses that have successfully implemented various sustainable business practices. Get an inside peek at how the business is run and meet other locally owned business owners and employees. This month's location: Mirador Community Store, 2106 SE Division.
This event is open to SBNP members ONLY. RSVP to Robyn by Oct. 27 at 503 232-2943 or
email her. More details here.
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an evening with independent business activist Stacy Mitchell
First Unitarian Church 1011 SW 12th Ave
$12-$20 sliding scale (no one turned away)
call 503 232-2943 for tickets More details here.
CubeSpace 622 SE Grand
Cost: $10 for SBNP members $20 for non-members
RSVP to Robyn by Oct. 13 at 503 232-2943 or email her
In the midst of a drastic economic downturn and turmoil in the financial markets, all businesses are affected, particularly when it comes to lines of credit and the overall impact on small and local business. Many businesses are uncertain how to plan for the future and how they will be directly impacted.
Speakers: Dave Williams, CEO of Shorebank Pacific and Mary Edmeades, Vice-President and Branch Manager of Albina Community Bank, who can explain what the immediate and long term impacts will be and how to successfully navigate through these challenging times. More details here.
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Sustainability in Action Networking Event Weds. Oct. 29th
9:00-10:00 AMMirador Community Store
2106 SE Division, Portland
Our free monthly event that rotates among SBNP member businesses that have successfully implemented various sustainable business practices. Get an inside peek at how the business is run and meet other locally owned business owners and employees. This month's location: Mirador Community Store, 2106 SE Division.
This event is open to SBNP members ONLY. RSVP to Robyn by Oct. 27 at 503 232-2943 or
email her. More details here.
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SAVE THE DATE: Nov. 20th
Strengthening Local Economies in Challenging Times:an evening with independent business activist Stacy Mitchell
First Unitarian Church 1011 SW 12th Ave
$12-$20 sliding scale (no one turned away)
call 503 232-2943 for tickets More details here.
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