FIND COMMUNITY WITH MERCATUS
Elevate your business in new industries and undiscovered markets. Connect with other entrepreneurs and a network of business resources.
What is Mercatus Membership?
As a Mercatus Member, you are joining a diverse community of hundreds of business owners. Collectively the Mercatus community is elevating a vibrant and multicultural narrative of business ownership. As a member, your business can benefit from greater exposure, new business leads, and community wealth-building opportunities.
Mercatus has partnered with Travel Portland, Portland Means Progress, and the City of Portland to elevate the directory which receives hundreds of visitors each month.
Directory
- An easy-to-find business page on the Mercatus website. You can include a personalized business description, contact info, logo, and a photo gallery. Use your profile to build your digital presence.
- Your business will be listed on both the Mercatus Magazine and the online business directory
Resources
- Eligible for the Mercatus Digital Marketing Program
- First access to signature Mercatus events like: My People’s Market
- Mercatus Picture Day. A once month picture day for members to get a professional headshoot or product photography
- Monthly “Members Only” newsletter
- Weekly bulletin with contract and procurement opportunities
Connections
Mercatus provides pathways to new business opportunities including access to booming Portland industries like: athletic and outdoor, technology, green cities, manufacturing, and tourism.
In addition, as a member be the first to know of trade shows and procurement opportunities.
Pick the membership that works for you and your business. | Level Up
| List Your Business
| Mercatus Community
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| Cost | $100/ yr | FREE | FREE |
| Mercatus Member Newsletter with discount, resources, and events designed just for you. | |||
| Exclusive access to our premiere event My People's Market | |||
| Your business listed on the online Mercatus Business Directory | |||
| Reach new audiences with a business profile featured in the Mercatus Magazine | As a Level Up Member your listing is twice the size and includes a color logo or image | ||
| Gain visibility and market directly to the Mercatus Community via Mercatus social media channels with a feature on Level Up Monday | |||
| Mercatus Picture Day. Get professional photos taken for your business at Mercatus Picture Day. | |||
| Weekly Mercatus Connect Digest. Receive the latest procurement and contracting opportunities with the Mercatus Member Connect. |
- Fill out the application – Takes about 5-10 minutes
- Check your email (and your junk box just in case). You will receive your user name and password to keep your profile up to date.
- The Mercatus team will review your profile and notify when you have been added.
See What We Do
Become a Mercatus Member Today!
As a Mercatus Member, you are joining hundreds of other racially and ethnically diverse business owners. Collectively the Mercatus community is elevating a vibrant and multicultural narrative of business ownership. As a member, your business can benefit from greater exposure, new business leads, and community wealth building opportunities.
Mercatus has partnered with Travel Portland, Portland Means Progress, and the City of Portland to elevate the directory which receives hundreds of visitors each month. With membership tiers for everyone, businesses of all sizes are encouraged to join!