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MERCATUS IS A BUSINESS DIRECTORY AND STORY ARCHIVE THAT ELEVATES THE UNIQUE AND UNIVERSAL NARRATIVES OF ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR IN PORTLAND AND CONNECTS THE CITY AND REGION WITH LOCAL TALENTS, BUSINESSES, SERVICES AND PRODUCTS THAT COME FROM DIVERSE ENTREPRENEURS.

Empowering Portland’s Next Generation of Innovators

In Portland, the voices of BIPOC entrepreneurs deserve to be heard and celebrated. We’re committed to uplifting these diverse stories, turning challenges into triumphs, and showcasing the vibrant businesses that make our community thrive.

Our mission is to support BIPOC-owned businesses through an inclusive business directory, and providing resources and opportunities that foster growth and success. Together, we’re building a supportive, inclusive economy where every business has the chance to thrive.

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my people's market

Held twice a year in partnership with Travel Portland, My People’s Market is the marketplace of the future featuring Mercatus businesses.

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Mercatus stories

Your business and story can reach new audiences through the Mercatus Magazine, seasonal campaigns and guides, and the Story Collective.

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Mercatus Connect

Receive exclusive digests of new business jobs, contracts, and opportunities in partnership with Portland Means Progress and 100+ private sector partners committed to intentional purchasing

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Digital Marketing Program

A program designed to give you a strong foundation online to market your business effectively, in partnership with Avenue Agency.

While thinking of this issue’s theme of “Sustaining Greatness,” I was pulled to the inherent way entrepreneurs of color give back to the community, and the fact that so many BIPoC-owned businesses choose to share the resources and abundance they work for to support and uplift others on a daily basis. This legacy of care is fundamental to Brown and Black communities in business and in life, and it’s what sets us apart from dominant culture economics.

Emmeline Eao, Mercatus Magazine Editor

Mercatus Magazine vol. 2

Sustaining Greatness

Mercatus Magazine offers a rich, multifaceted portrait of Portland, Oregon, celebrating its diverse communities, vibrant businesses, and dynamic arts and culture. The magazine recognizes the varied histories of Portland’s communities of color, including the Native American population, and addresses the impact of gentrification on marginalized groups, particularly the Black community.

Artwork by Savina Monet