Summer Events and Activations in the Age of COVID

Get ideas for safely promoting your district with COVID-friendly summertime activities.

About this event

Summer events are crucial to the success of Portland’s neighborhood business districts. They build community, attract new customers, increase tourism and generate revenue for the small businesses that call these areas home. But what do you do when large gatherings aren’t possible or safe due to COVID? Get creative! We have assembled a panel of business district leaders to discuss how their districts managed to make the most of last summer, what they learned and what they have planned for this year. It’ll get your creative juices flowing and get you excited to join in the fun as the weather warms up.

Panelists:

• Dan Klinkert, Old Town Community Association
• Jeff Lynott, Foster Area Business Association
• Liz Smith and Christine Longmuir, St. Johns Boosters Business Association