Website Previews at the April 2016 Meeting
We got a first look at the new website at the April Foster Area Business Association meeting. Our member Marina Martinez from Marina Martinez Consulting (as well as our staff person) came to the board in Spring of 2015 with a proposal for a new, fully functional website. We applied for a Venture Portland grant … Continued
Midway Business Association is looking for a web designer
Our sister East-Portland Business Association and fellow East Portland Pilot Project participants, Midway Business Association are looking for a web designer to help them build their new website. Click here to read their RFP A little bit about the Midway Business Association: The Midway Business Association (MBA)’s mission is to promote the economic prosperity of … Continued
What Can the Multnomah Library Do for Business?
If you have a Multnomah County Library Card, you have a free pass to thousands of business resources, both digital and physical. At the March 2016 meeting of the Foster Area Business Association, Victory Oglesbee and Cathy Wright from the Multnomah County to Library told Foster Area Business Association members about some of the amazing … Continued
FABA Continues to Support Streetscape
Text only: Friday, March 11, 2016 Dear Neighbor, My name is Matthew Mičetić and I own and operate Red Castle Games on Foster Road. I’m also president of the Foster Area Business Association, representing dozens of businesses on the Foster corridor between 49th and 82nd. As you know, there is a small group of property/business … Continued
FABA President Matthew Micetic Speaks to the City Hall
On February 10, 2016 our President, Matthew Micetic, also the owner of Red Castle Games gave testimony on the success of the East Portland Pilot Project to City Council, chaired by Commissioner Nick Fish. He reported on the Winter Tree Lighting, which had over 200 attendees and increased foot traffic 50% for one local business, … Continued
2016 Annual Meeting and Elections
The 2016 Foster Area Annual Meeting was held on Feb. 9, 2016 at the Carts on Foster. We had delicious food from Angry Unicorn, the Noodle Cart, and Roadrunner BBQ, as well as refreshing drinks from The Pod Bar. Staff person Marina Martinez presented President Matthew Micetic and Treasurer Laura Kropf with a check from … Continued
PDC and PBOT at the January Membership Meeting
At the January membership meeting, Bernie Kerosky and Leila Aman from PDC were joined by Rich Newlands with PBOT to talk about the Foster Streetscape and what support neighborhood businesses can get through the city. The very latest update from PBOT has construction beginning in 2017, but there are already some detailed maps on the … Continued
Fostering Business Profile: Cathy Chang
We are happy to feature Cathy Chang of Concise Communications LLC in our first ever installment of the Fostering Business Profile. In addition to being the CEO and founder of Concise Communications, Cathy is the founder of the Foster Area Freelancers. The Foster Area Business Association has the distinct honor to have some of the … Continued
Foster Area Business Association Annual Meeting
The Foster Area Annual Meeting is happening at 6pm on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at the Carts on Foster. There will be free appetizers from the trucks, Pod Bar will be open, and the first drink is on us! Agenda: Election Brief announcements Networking RSVP on our Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1548334305457697
January Membership Meeting
Come to the Carts on Foster Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 6:00 P.M. for the first FABA meeting of the year! This is also the last chance you have to pay the 2015 rate of $70 before 2016 rates kick in at $95. Don’t miss out! Special guest Guest Bernie Kerosky, a Business Development Officer with … Continued
Foster Area Tree Lighting Huge Success!
For the first ever Foster Area Tree Lighting in Laurelwood Park, we partnered with the The Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association in order to bring businesses and families together to celebrate our neighborhood this holiday season. More than 200 people came out to light Twiggy the Winter Tree, drink free hot cocoa from Pieper Cafe and participate … Continued
A Letter From The President
Hello Foster Area Business Association Members, First of all, congratulations on wildly successful new event. The Foster Area Tree Lighting had over 200 people in attendance, including Santa. Initial findings show that some retailers experienced a more than 50% increase in shoppers the evening of the Tree Lighting, and sponsors report increases in Facebook likes … Continued
December Membership Meeting
What: Meeting of the general membership and all interested parties When: 6pm December 8, 2015 Where: Carts on Foster, 5205 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206 Preview Agenda: 2016 Membership Campaign update Final Preparations for the Holiday Tree Lighting on December 16 in Lauralwood Park Meet Twiggy, the Foster Winter Tree!
Portland Posada at The Mercado
This post was written for us by our members at The Portland Mercado Gracias Foster Area for your support in our first 8 months! In line with our mission to bring diverse cultures together through entertainment, art and food, we hope you and your friends/families will join us for our next main events: Portland Posada … Continued
Tom Crawford at the November Membership Meeting
In the midst of a true deluge that flooded parts of Powell Blvd, Tom Crawford, Legislative Aide to State Representative Nosse, came to our November meeting at the Carts on Foster. Despite the ongoing rain, which battered the windows of the Cart’s indoor seating, he gave us a presentation about the legislation Rep. Nosse is … Continued
Tree Lighting in Lauralwood Park
Wednesday, December 16 from 5:30-6:30pm in Lauralwood Park at SE 64th and Foster Road. Let’s get together to celebrate our neighborhood with a tree lighting in the park! Warm drinks, bright trees, goody bags for the kids, and a kids craft activity facilitated by the good people at the Portland Circle of Friends Preschool. THANKS … Continued
Venture Portland Training: Growing Membership
What: Members Members Members: Successful Campaigns & Closing the Deal When: Tuesday, November 10 from Noon-1:30 pm Where: Venture Portland Offices at 1125 SE Madison Street, Suite 112 Portland, OR Cost: $5, lunch is included RSVP: To neil@ventureportland.org and include any dietary restrictions Venture Portland presents: How to increase membership in your business district association. … Continued
Wine, Appetizers and Special Guests at the October Mixer
The October Mixer of the Foster Area Business Association was a big hit. We had drinks and appetizers, and Photographer David F. Ashton from the East Portland News generously donated his services to in order to take head shots for us. Special guests East Precinct Commander Dave Hendrie and Jamie Dunphy, Policy Coordinator for the … Continued
November Membership Meeting
What: Meeting of the general membership and all interested parties When: 6pm November 17, 2015 Where: Carts on Foster, 5205 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206 Preview Agenda: Holiday Tree Lighting on December 12 in Lauralwood Park East Portland Piltot Project Update We’re getting a new website!
October Member Mixer
Where: Pieper Cafe When: 6-8 What: First drink is on us! Enjoy snacks and company at a local eatery. Special Guests: East Precinct Commander David Hendrie, and Jamie Dunphy, Policy Coordinator in the Office of Commissioner Nick Fish