A collective celebrating local goods and Portland’s entrepreneurial makers, with educational events to help grow businesses.
Discover & Grow.
Discover quality local goods from diverse manufacturers—or grow your own business.
Learn to grow your business and network with peers while checking out the maker spaces of local entrepreneurs.
Shakira handcrafts natural products, including candles, bath salts, and shower mists, to enhance life’s sweet moments. She pulls inspiration from her diverse ancestry and places she’s called home.
Aiyesha is an independent, biracial woman She spent her childhood fishing, camping, and swimming. She has tapped in to her creativity, love, and knowledge of food to make unique trail mix.
Tom’s mantra is “make it simple, make it right.” He and his team are silly, sweet, and hardworking. Order from their distillery online and pick up safely in person in inner SE Portland.
Portland Made is a collective of local entrepreneurs who make exceptional products for the greater good. Our community fosters important connections and actionable resources to grow the businesses of our members, and contribute to a better Portland.
Powered by local entrepreneurs and the creative community.
Pop-ups, marketplaces, and workshops that foster better local businesses.
Working with emerging entrepreneurs in fields ranging from food & beverage to media and service.
No waiting lists. No applications. If you’re interested, you’re invited.
Portland Made members participate in valuable workshops and talks covering a variety of contemporary business strategies.
Strategic advice on catching the attention of the public, media, and people of influence with resonant storytelling, campaigns that stand out from the crowd, and mission-driven outreach.
Prioritizing advertising that increases sales and awareness for your brand through platforms such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Amazon. Ensuring that your advertising efforts are yielding the highest return on investment.
Simplifying finances so you can focus on your brand, products, and customers. From bank loans to seed rounds, from payroll to paycheck. Make use of the modern tools at your disposal, and put money to work inside your business.
Growing your business visibility by workshopping best practices, content strategies, and community engagement mechanisms—and learning how to strategize around your audience analytics.
Learning how to get on shelf, and knowing how to perform once you get there. Understanding promotional avenues, performance metrics, and the expectations customers and retail buyers have when it comes to what products belong in their carts.
Growing your product from a small studio, kitchen, or garage means training, developing best practices, taking risk, and making a mistake or ten along the way. Learn from those who’ve been there, and conquer the logistical challenges challenging your business.
-Director, Portland Made
The latest events and updates from the Portland Made community.
Articles from local experts designed to help you grow your business, plus features on local entrepreneurs.
Tour local maker spaces, learn professional skills from special guest presenters, network with your peers, and maybe have a glass of wine.
Members gain free access to our events, special perks, get featured in our directory, and are introduced to valuable resources to grow their businesses.
Our sponsors support emerging Portland brands, tap into our influential circle of entrepreneurs, and earn respect within the community.
