Time to spruce up your building? Bob Schatz of AllUSA Architecture at 2811 SE Division says that PDC’s Storefront Improvement Program is offering businesses up to $20,000 if they spend $40,000 (owner pays half) on construction costs to improve their storefronts. This includes paint, windows, signage, awnings and lighting. PDC also pays Bob $1,850, which usually gets a floor plan of the storefront before and after, the new façade elevation and the necessary permit. This program used to be just for Urban Renewal areas, but now is available to all commercial land in Portland. Bob says, “This really is a great deal, I get paid, the owner gets work done at half price, and a contractor gets a job. And to top it off the money the owner receives is a tax free grant.” Contact Bob Schatz at 503.235.8585.
Landmark Saloon is opening at 4847 SE Division, Oscar Albert’s replacement. Erica Nukaya is asking for a full liquor license. She will be serving American comfort food both inside and on the lawn and providing music between 3:00pm – 2:30am every day. Apex, a bar for bicyclists and pedestrians at 12th and Division opened to a brisk business. It offers a lot of interesting beers and no parking. A local moviemaker was filming at Tom’s Restaurant. Hollywood Impress was asked to provide some printed props. Kelley Roy, an early member of Division Vision, is circulating petitions to learn how much interest the area has in assisting Green Microgym move into space in the Urban Developer’s renovated building at 31st and Division. The energy you expend on the exercise machines is converted to energy and fed into your building’s electrical system. You can contact Kelley about attending or investing at kelley@sassafrasgreenbuilding.com.
Urban Development + Partners managed to turn the house facing Division at 38th to face 38th just off Division. A new apartment building will be constructed where the house once stood.
It’s time to start working on your plans for the July 24th Division Street Fair. The forms are available on our website, www.divisionclinton.com. There is a form if you’re going to have an activity or event that day, be a sponsor or a vendor
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Networking is May 25th from 5:30 – 7:30 at Key Bank at 7th and Morrison. Hawthorne and Belmont will join us in admiring the bank’s new look, learning about our area’s growing homeless problems, and winning prizes. Bring canned goods for FISH.
New Seasons Market won Portland’s award for Sustainable Food Systems. Presented by the BEST Business Center and City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, the BEST Awards recognizes businesses demonstrating a commitment to excellence in sustainable business practices. Stop in and congratulate them.
Pizzicato “7 Corners” at 20th and Pizzicato at 60th and Division offer a $6.95 Lunch Special, free bike delivery (within reason), vegan slices daily, and even Gluten Free Crust. Check their website www.pizzicatopizza.com.
Urban Development + Partners removed one sequoia from the 38th and Division property. They are milling that wood to create benches for the 38th and30th redevelopments. The three Japanese Maples will be professionally removed and stored. They will be replanted when the project is complete. The house will be turned sideways to face 38th Street the week of May 3rd.
Uriel Kushner is Flying Cat’s new owner. The former coffee shop at 31st and Division is open afternoons and evenings and offers music and alcohol. Aaron Thrower moved Aaron’s Shoe Repair to 4117 SE Division, between Edward Jones and Marino Adriatic .
AMF PRO 300 Lanes at 3031 SE Powell presents a 3-hour concert by Network Live Music Friday May 21st from 8:00pm to 11:00pm as part of their summer Concert series. For $10 a person you get unlimited bowling, shoe rental, and a live concert. This event is open to any age. To reserve your bowling lane, call 503 234-0237.
Richmond School Spring Festival, Saturday, May 8th from 11am-4pm. Food vendors, crafts, and cultural information on the playground; annual spring plant sale in the field; student performances featuring Taiko, Traditional Japanese Dance and more! Admission to the festival is free; some fees will apply for food and various activities. For more information contact Nicola Spechko at naspechko@gmail.com, or Andrea Obana obana@finebrand.com. Richmond School is on 41st, 1 block north of Division.
It’s time to start working on your plans for the July 24th Division Street Fair. If you’re a vendor, the forms are available on our website, www.divisionclinton.com. If you want to sponsor some or all of the event, contact Nancy Chapin at nancy@tsgpdx.com. All of D/CBA’s businesses are welcome to hold sales, put tables in front of your business, and generally show our visitors who you are and what you do. Just tell us in time to advertise in the SE Examiner and on our posters.
