Brooklyn Business Association - Portland, Oregon

Brooklyn Yard Sale 2025 - Neighborhood wide
2025-06-28 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Cruise the Brooklyn neighborhood for residential yard sales Saturday, June 28th, 2025 from 9-4pm.
Digital map: bit.ly/brooklyn-yard-sale-2025
Printable map: yardsale-2025-map
Interested in having your yard sale listed? There’s still time: https://yard-sale.brooklynba.com/participate
A number of local businesses will join in the fun with specials along Milwaukie Avenue:

TomCat Bikes PDX – Free 34 Point Reality Check for Bikes. Misc bike gear.
Shwop – Sidewalk sale offering clothing & accessories for men, women & kids
Rose City Coffee Co – Live music by Josh Gittelman from 11am-1pm
Meta Pizza – Opening at noon for lunch service
Away Days Brewing Co & Champs Burgers – Check in for yard sale specials
Alotta Wood Fired Pizza – Wood fired pizza beer, vintage clothes, records, comics, tools

Member Hosted Happy Hour Meetup – July 2nd, 2025
2025-07-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Caretta Carts, 4534 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Portland, OR, 97202
Join your fellow Brooklyn Business leaders for member hosted Happy Hour (the first wednesday of every even month from 4:30-6:30pm)
This month gather at the newly open Caretta Carts. This is a relaxed time to connect with other business leaders, discuss relevant neighborhood events and learn about upcoming opportunities. This is a fantastic way to expand your neighborhood network and contribute to making our Brooklyn stronger.
If you are a business located within the boundaries of the greater Brooklyn neighborhood this is for you! Come and go as you can. Business introductions around 5pm followed by a spotlight of the host business.

Board Meeting
2025-07-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-16 09:00 - 10:15, 2026-01-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 10:15 | TBD
The Brooklyn Business Association Board gathers on a monthly basis to help provide vision, leadership and initiative over site for the organization. Topics of discussion can includes upcoming events, neighborhood initiatives and strategy to strengthen the business association.
This meeting is open to the public but location is TBD. If you would like to attend, or have a topic to be considered for the agenda, please email greaterbrooklynba@gmail.com

Best of Brooklyn BBQ - 2025
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Brooklyn City Park, 3400 SE Milwaukie, Portland, OR
All are welcome to enjoy great food, music and “shop local” in the historic Brooklyn neighborhood. Live music and entertainment for the whole family will be on display. The wide variety of Brooklyn based businesses will be out in full force for you to explore. Raffle giveaways for the community and deeply discounted food options sponsored by the Brooklyn Business Association.
Come enjoy a fantastic summer evening in the relaxed and family friendly Brooklyn Park!
Business fair from 6-8pm – Promotional spaces available for all Greater Brooklyn Business Association Members. Limited space available out of district businesses. For more information or to reserve a space click here or email greaterbrooklynba@gmail.com for more information
Events Sponsors include Greater Brooklyn Business Assoc., Friends of Brooklyn Park, Rose City Coffee
Business Vendors:

Melaney Dittler (MORE Realty)
TomCat Bikes
Acupuncture Center of Portland
Shwop
Brooklyn Center Suites
Friends of Brooklyn Park
Bullseye Glass
Away Days Brewery
Caretta Carts
Jody McComas (Wellness and Grief Recovery)
The Empowered Aging Method
Portland Pet Food Company
Pakalolo PDX
The Frankie
Impressions Ink

Member Hosted Coffee Chat Networking – Aug 1st, 2025
2025-08-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Classic Pianos, 3003 SE Milwaukie, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Join your fellow Brooklyn Business leaders for a great networking opportunity and coffee. Happens every first Friday of even months from 9-10am!
This month gather at Classic Pianos and enjoy an amazing tour of their showroom. Connect with other business leaders, share about your business and discuss relevant neighborhood topics. If you are a member of the GBBA or just checking things out this is for you!
Announcements and introductions at 9:15 followed by a spotlight of hosting business.

Member Hosted Lunch Meetup - Sept. 12th, 2025
2025-09-12 11:30 - 13:00 | The Frankie, 3260 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Join your fellow Brooklyn Business leaders for a great networking opportunity and lunch on September 12 from 11:30-1. Announcements and presentation/discussion at Noon.
This month gather at The Frankie’s awesome gathering space. Connect with other business leaders and enjoy a free lunch. If you are a member of the GBBA or just checking things out this is for you!
This month we’re introducing the Brooklyn Holiday Guide. A special holiday shopping guide that will be distributed to the entire Brooklyn neighborhood this year. For those that attend this meeting we’re offering a special discount for your ad placement.
*Please RSVP to help us plan for lunch

Member Hosted Lunch Meetup – Nov 14th, 2025
2025-11-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Hip Chicks do Wine, 4510 SE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
It’s a Brooklyn Business Friendsgiving Lunch!
Join your fellow Brooklyn Business leaders for a great networking opportunity and lunch on November 14th from 11:30-1. Meet other members for the first 30 minutes and enjoy a yummy lunch followed by announcements and presentation/discussion from 12-1.
Location – Hip Chick Do Wine.
Connect with other business leaders and enjoy a free lunch. If you are a member of the BBA or just checking things out this is for you! This month we’re releasing the Brooklyn Holiday Guide and having a helpful look at holiday marketing tips .
*Please RSVP to help us plan for lunch

Member Hosted Lunch Meetup – Jan 16th, 2025
2026-01-16 11:30 - 13:00 | PDX Fit, 3430 SE 20th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Join your fellow Brooklyn Business leaders for a great networking opportunity and lunch on Jan 16th from 11:30-1. Meet other members over lunch, followed by announcements and presentation/discussion at Noon.
Location: PDXfit – This month join us at one of our newest members space for what will be a great time to kick off the new year. Connect with other business leaders and enjoy a free lunch. If you are a member of the BBA or just checking things out this is for you!
This month topic: Starting the year right
*Please RSVP to help us plan for lunch

Community Happy Hour with Councilor Novick
2026-03-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Brooklyn Carreta, 4534 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Join us in the Brooklyn neighborhood for Community Happy Hour on Friday, March 6. We’ll be gathering at @brooklyncarreta from 5:00 – 6:30pm.
We look forward to connecting with folks from @greaterbrooklynba @brooklynneighborhoodpdx and beyond. Come grab a bite to eat, have a drink, and talk about what’s important to you.
There is parking adjacent to Brooklyn Carreta, as well as across the street off of SE Holgate.

Member Hosted Happy Hour Networking Event
2026-03-12 16:30 - 18:00 | 503 Distilling & Cocktails, 4784 SE 17th Ave #150, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Join your fellow Brooklyn Business leaders for member hosted Happy Hour on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 4:30-6pm
This month gather at 503 Distilling in the Iron Fireman Building. This is a relaxed time to connect with other business leaders, discuss relevant neighborhood events and learn about upcoming opportunities. This is a fantastic way to expand your neighborhood network and contribute to making our Brooklyn stronger.
If you are a business located within the boundaries of the greater Brooklyn neighborhood this is for you! Come and go as you can. Business introductions around 4:30 followed by a spotlight of the host business.

Shred Day Event
2026-04-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Security Signs, 2424 SE Holgate Blvd., Portland, 97202, United States
Declutter Your Home and Office. Protect Your Identity.
Join the Brooklyn Business Association, Impressions In Ink, and Security Signs for a community Shred Day! It’s time to clear out those old filing cabinets and dispose of sensitive documents safely, securely, and for free.

When: April 11th, 2026, 9am-Noon
Where: 2424 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
What to bring: Tax returns, bank statements, and any confidential paperwork.
(Maximum 2 bankers boxes per car.)

Don’t let your data become someone else’s business. See you there!

Want to become a sponsor?
Contact Darrell Grenz at darrell@impressions.co or (503) 233-5746 to sign up
Platinum/Title: $300

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Gold: $100

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Silver: $50

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Board Meeting
2026-04-16 09:00 - 10:30 | TBD
The Brooklyn Business Association Board gathers on a monthly basis to help provide vision, leadership and initiative over site for the organization. Topics of discussion can includes upcoming events, neighborhood initiatives and strategy to strengthen the business association.
This meeting is open to the public but location is TBD. If you would like to attend, or have a topic to be considered for the agenda or would like to attend, please email greaterbrooklynba@gmail.com.

Annual Members Meeting – May 6, 2026 (RSVP Required)
2026-05-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Bullseye Glass, 3610 SE 21st Ave, Portland, OR
Don’t miss the best member event of the year!
You’re invited to the Brooklyn Business Association’s Annual Members Meeting…an evening built for business owners like you.
This is your chance to shape what happens next. Weigh in on the future direction of the BBA, meet the current Board of Directors, and cast your vote for incoming board members. Plus we’ll have some fun with a unique glass making activity and raffle prizes! Your voice drives this neighborhood forward.
Come hungry. We’ll have refreshments and heavy appetizers on hand all evening.
***Click the big blue button below to RSVP
For questions please email greaterbrooklynba@gmail.com

Portland's Brooklyn Bridge official naming ceremony and community celebration
2026-05-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Brooklyn Bridge, SE Holgate Blvd between SE 17th Ave & SE 26th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
For generations, this bridge has connected neighbors. businesses. rail workers. and travelers through the heart of Southeast Portland’s Brooklyn neighborhood.
Now, it finally has a name that honors the community it serves!
Join us as we celebrate the official designation of Portland’s own Brooklyn Bridge – a simple bridge with a big neighborhood identity.
Enjoy community gathering, photos, local history, and the unveiling of the new bridge name!

🎉 Event Schedule

3:00 PM: Neighborhood Gathering – Music and community booths open at the West End.
3:30 PM: Official Dedication – Ribbon cutting ceremony with city leaders.
4:00 PM: The Inaugural Walk – We walk the bridge as a community!
4:30 PM: Golden Hour Social – Train spotting, photo ops, and neighborhood treats.
5:00 PM: Closing Remarks

Member Hosted Happy Hour Meetup - June 2026
2026-06-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Caretta Carts, 4534 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Portland, OR, 97202
Join your fellow Brooklyn Business leaders for summer time Happy Hour! Friday, June 12th 2026 from 4:30-6:30pm.
This month we’re gathering at Carreta Carts & Bar. This is a relaxed time to connect with other business leaders, discuss relevant neighborhood events and learn about upcoming opportunities. This is a fantastic way to expand your neighborhood network and contribute to making Brooklyn stronger.
Are you new to Brooklyn business district? Come check things out and get to know the Brooklyn Business Association. If you are a business owner or representative of a business in the boundaries of the greater Brooklyn neighborhood stop by and say hi! Come and go as you can. Business introductions and announcements around 5pm.

3rd Annual Brooklyn Neighborhood Yard Sale 2026
2026-06-27 09:00 - 16:00 | OR
THE 3RD ANNUAL BROOKLYN NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE is Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from 9am – 4pm!
Almost 40 yard sales this year already! We set up a one-stop-shop site at yard-sale.brooklynba.com for both signing up and sharing the map. If you live in the neighborhood and would like to host a sale, go to the Participate page and fill out the form – it’s that easy!
We’ve got 7 Brooklyn Businesses taking part this year. Be sure to hit them up throughout the day to check out their specials:

AdaptCafe – Limited-time offering of Vanilla Latte & Matcha freeze pops! And don’t forget to grab some iced coffee or iced matcha for your early shopping kick.
Brooklyn Carreta – Something REALLY special is in the works. Stay tuned!
Champs Burger – Grab some breakfast sandwiches and coffee to start your shopping off right! Open from 8-11am and 12-7pm.
Meta Pizza – Opening at noon for anyone needing some slices to fuel their shopping
Rose City Coffee Co – Open early for your caffeine-fueled shopping. And Jon Puro will be playing the piano from 2-4pm if anyone needs a break.
Shwop – Hosting their own sidewalk and alley sale all day!
Tomcat Bikes – Free safety checks on any bikes purchased at a yard sale.

Check back to the Map page as we get closer to the event to see where all the great deals can be had.
Great day to wander Brooklyn, meet neighbors, and find some hidden treasures! See you soon

Best of Brooklyn BBQ - 2026
2026-07-23 17:30 - 20:00 | OR
All are welcome to enjoy great food, music and “shop local” in the historic Brooklyn neighborhood. Live music and entertainment for the whole family will be on display. The wide variety of Brooklyn based businesses will be out in full force for you to explore. Raffle giveaways for the community and deeply discounted food options sponsored by the Brooklyn Business Association. For Full Event Details Click Here
Come enjoy a fantastic summer evening in the relaxed and family friendly Brooklyn Park!
Business fair from 5:30-8pm – Promotional spaces available for all Brooklyn Business Association Members. Limited space available out of district businesses. For more information or to reserve a space click here or email greaterbrooklynba@gmail.com for more information
Events Sponsors include Greater Brooklyn Business Assoc., Friends of Brooklyn Park, Rose City Coffee
Past Business Vendors:

Melaney Dittler (MORE Realty)
TomCat Bikes
Acupuncture Center of Portland
Shwop
Brooklyn Center Suites
Friends of Brooklyn Park
Bullseye Glass
Away Days Brewery
Caretta Carts
Grief Recovery Guide – Jody McComas
The Empowered Aging Method
Portland Pet Food Company
Pakalolo PDX
The Frankie
Impressions Ink
Sellwood Jujitsu
