Business Showcase
Know a Portland business owner we should meet?
Introduce us. Each month we pick 3 local businesses for a free media showcase worth $2,500, with video, photos and promotion to thousands of Portland locals.
How it works
From your introduction to their showcase
Three simple steps. You make the connection, and we do the rest.
1
You introduce us
Tell us about an owner you love and how you know them. Give them a heads up so they expect our call.
2
We reach out
We contact the owner, mention you sent us and set up a time to visit.
3
We share their story
Our hosts film an interview on site. The finished showcase goes out to thousands of Portland locals.
What the business gets
A $2,500 media package, free
We pick 3 businesses every month. No fees and no strings attached.
Short and long form video
Professionally edited videos made for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and your website.
Brand photography
High resolution photos for your website, social media and print.
Local promotion
Your showcase goes out in our Friday Weekend Guide email and across Your Portland Guide social channels.
Zero cost
A true community investment. When local businesses thrive, neighborhoods thrive.
Why we do it
Local agents who love this city
We’re Portland real estate agents. The same video, photo and ad tools we use to sell homes now help local owners grow their business.
Your introductions help us find the people who make each neighborhood special.
Past episodes
Businesses we’ve featured
Gifty Kitty
A whimsical, cat themed shop filled with handmade art from local makers. It’s what “Keep Portland Weird” looks like, and a hub for anyone who loves local creativity and cats.
The Crystal Guide
A neighborhood pillar offering everything from Reiki to locally made jewelry. After major repairs from an accident at their location, we put their story front and center while they get back on their feet.
Bar Dune
Sleek and coastal, yet it still feels like a neighborhood hangout. A great bar with a great story, and a big reason the Central Eastside feels like the place to be on a Friday night.
Make an introduction
Who should we meet next?
It takes two minutes. Owners are welcome to introduce themselves too.
- Tell us who they are and how you know them
- Let them know we’ll be in touch
- We mention you when we reach out
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I introduce my own business?
Yes. Add your own details in the form and tell us what makes your business special.
Does it cost anything?
No. The showcase is free for the business and for you. No fees and no strings attached.
How do you choose?
We review every introduction and pick 3 businesses each month.
Will you contact the owner?
Yes. We reach out by the email or phone you share and mention you introduced us. Please give them a heads up first.