Why Portland International District?

Why Portland International District?

Portland International District, formerly the North East Central Sandy Business Association, is a non-profit group who operates to develop a safe, helpful, and harmonious environment for the community and businesses in the North East Portland area of Roseway.

What is a Business Association?

Business associations are similar to trade organizations except that membership is based on the location of each business as opposed to the type of business. A business association helps create cohesiveness among local businesses. Businesses form these associations to help themselves and their area thrive, attract new customers, and become a shopping destination.

Why should your business get involved?

This is simple. There is strength in numbers. Our voices will be louder. Forming and maintaining a strong business association allows us to concentrate on keeping the qualities unique to our area, or making changes that will benefit everyone. Some benefits of getting involved are:

  • Become a better area to conduct business.
  • Create a project or solve a problem.
  • Attract the attention of our local government.
  • Network with your fellow businesses.

A strong, active business association supports a healthy neighborhood, helps maintain housing prices, and works to keep the businesses within it flourishing. All of these things are possible with a vibrant business community that is supported by the neighborhood.

How do you get involved?

If you want to get involved, please join us at the Nazarene Church (entrance on West side of building) across from Safeway on Sandy Blvd. on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00pm.

Click here for a Membership Application in Adobe PDF format.