PORTLAND, Maine – Portland Downtown, a 501c4 nonprofit downtown improvement district, is pleased to announce that nominations are open for seven seats on its volunteer board of directors. Property owners & business stakeholders in the downtown district (see map here) may submit a nomination online at portlandmaine.com/nominations. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 30, 2021.
Maine Restaurant Week was created to give restaurants an extra boost during the winter season – and this year that boost is needed more than ever! As Maine Restaurant Week approaches (March 1-12), we invite you check out the special offers at more than 40 participating locations. Most are offering both indoor dining* and curbside pick-up, making it easy for
There’s something sweet & special about a handwritten valentine. That’s the idea behind LOVE NOTES, a project brought to you by Portland Downtown, Portland Buy Local, and our joint initiative to lift up our local community year-round: Mission 3/65. Read more
Presented by Portland Downtown and Hood® Eggnog | Hosted by Portland Public Library Welcome to our live-streaming cam overlooking Monument Square. No matter where you are in the world, we hope this virtual window brings you a little joy – all season long. Happy Holidays from Portland, Maine! Click here to view the live-stream Tips for enjoying the Monument
Today Portland Downtown is excited to share details about our 2020 slate of holiday events – all of which have been adapted in response to the ongoing pandemic. Our goal is to safely bring holiday cheer and economic activity to downtown – and we hope that you’ll join the fun! In the coming weeks,
As the seasons change, downtown merchants are looking ahead with cautious optimism. With safety protocols firmly in place – both for their employees and their customers – they’re adapting to the “new normal” in hopes of delivering the same personalized, one-of-a-kind shopping & dining experiences their patrons have come to expect and love. Read
Did you know that Record Store Day – now a worldwide event celebrating the culture of the indie record store – was an idea originally conceived by Chris Brown of Portland’s own Bull Moose? This year, Record Store Day has been transformed into series of “RSD Drops” on August 29, September 26, and October 24 to allow
Earlier this year, the International Downtown Association (IDA) reached out seeking subject matter experts willing to volunteer their time, talent, and expertise to collaborate with other industry professionals on the Test Development Committee for the IDA’s Leadership in Place Management Certification program. Today we’re excited to announce that our very own Amy Geren , Program Director at Portland Downtown , has
Today’s email takes a decided break from words. We hope these photos bring you a sense of peace. Scroll slowly. Pause. And enjoy. We are lucky to have such a beautiful downtown. Read more
As businesses in Maine step into the new normal, we reached out to friends & fans of Portland Downtown to find out what they’re thinking, feeling, and experiencing as they begin to revisit local shops & restaurants. Below you’ll find their open and honest words – and we hope that you’ll find these insights