Learn more about MERCATUS MEMBERship
Elevate your business in new industries and undiscovered markets. Connect with other entrepreneurs and access a network of business resources.
How to Apply
- 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.
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 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
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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. |
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