Invest in Your Business and Community
The Brooklyn Business Association (BBA) is an inclusive neighborhood business association that unites the community's resourceful and hardworking members for authentic networking, community engagement, and advocacy—driving local collaboration and business growth across southeast Portland.
Strengthen the Local Economy
Develop Business Partnerships
Expand Your Local Reach
Establish Brooklyn as a Destination
Advocate for Change in our City
Elevate your business with marketing support and partnerships
The Brooklyn Business Association of Portland, Oregon, is a local non-profit committed to serving the businesses and community of the Brooklyn Neighborhood of Southeast Portland, Oregon. From home-based businesses, retail stores and larger industrial shops, we have an amazing variety of businesses working within Brooklyn.
The current priorities of the BBA include:
- Growing our Membership and fostering connections between businesses.
- Raising the visibility of the Brooklyn Neighborhood in order to support local businesses.
- Advocating for neighborhood interests (safety, transportation, lighting, etc.).
The BBA can become an amazing resource for the residents and businesses of Brooklyn, fueling business growth and strengthening our community.
Biz Development
- Regular business meeting for updates and networking
- Community events to connect with potential customers
- Monthly newsletter and special promotions for marketing opportunities
Marketing Support
- Deluxe profile page and blog spotlights
- Event and news inclusion on our social media
- Print and digital advertising opportunities
Community Uplift
- Work to make our neighborhood a favorite destination
- Unique business opportunities through our partnership with Venture Portland and Prosper Portland
Membership Levels and Benefits
- Business profile page on BBA website with:
- A dedicated page for your business
- Up to 6 business images
- Up to 4 sentences describing your business
- Links to your social media and website
- Attend networking events
- Receive BBA Newsletter
- Access to BBA Slack Channel
- Social Media promotion (reposting, etc.)
- Submit upcoming events and highlights on the BBA website calendar
- Become a BBA board member and grow your leadership skills
- Access Prosper Portland tools, funding and support
- Submit upcoming events and highlights on the GBBA website calendar
- Opportunity to join the BBA board and grow your leadership skills
- Option to purchase vendor space at Best of Brooklyn BBQ
- Option to purchase ad space in Brooklyn Holiday guide
- *Scholarships available for new businesses, solopreneurs and non-profits. Please contact BBA for eligibility.
Receive all of the benefits above plus:
- Featured status in business directory
- Business feature blog post on BBA website
- Host networking events or special BBA events
- Offer coupons or discounts in BBA email newsletter
- Vendor space at annual Best of Brooklyn BBQ included
Receive all the benefits below plus:
- Logo recognition on the Brooklyn Business Association Homepage
- Logo recognition in all BBA email communications
- Logo recognition on any printed materials used for promotion (event posters, etc.)
- Name recognition at community events (as available)
Sign up for the Brooklyn Business Association Newsletter
Upcoming Events Updates, Business Support, Networking Opportunities and Advocacy Issues.