Starting next week the Merchants & Makers Committee of the CEIC will be meeting regularly to support one another, share resources, learn about opportunities and shape a post-COVID plan.  In the true Central Eastside spirit, we are coming together across industries to lend each other a hand.

Please attend our first ZOOM edition of Merchants & Makers on Tuesday, March 31st from 1pm to 3:30pm.

Any Central Eastside business can attend, you do not have to be a member.

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How to Join the Meeting:

On Tuesday, March 31 at 1:00 PM join the meeting by using our zoom link: 

Join URL: https://zoom.us/j/404888066

We suggest copying and pasting this into your calendar so you have it easily available.

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Agenda:

Please note that we will be joined by representatives from Prosper Portland and the US Small Business Association to answer questions.

What Resources exist for businesses?

• CEIC Website
• Prosper Portland grants – Q&A with Representative from Prosper Portland
• SBA loans – Q&A with Representative from SBA
• OCF Grants for nonprofits
• BBPDX Asks/Offers Website, Boss Ladies Online Group
• Do you know of other resources?
• Negotiating leases with landlords: what are landlords around the district currently doing for tenants?

How to advocate for small business

• CEIC survey
• Hardship stories
• PBA and CEIC letter