Northwest Community Conservancy

Business owners - join your community for a high-impact meeting at The Fields Bar & Grill to discuss how local leadership can shape Portland's future.

Event Details:

Date & Time: Friday, May 8 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Location: The Fields Bar and Grill

Purpose: Discuss community impact and evaluate candidates for City Districts 3 & 4 and Multnomah County Chair.

Candidates Attending:

District 4: Olivia Clark & Eric Zimmerman

District 3: Kellie Torres & Nicole Tignor

County Chair: Julia Brim Edwards

Each group will have 15 minutes for Q&A, followed by a meet-and-greet session.

Hope to see you all tonight! Pearl District Neighborhood Association

NWCC is incredibly excited to see the PDNA’s Re-Ignite the Pearl campaign come to life and the energy, creativity, and activations it will bring to the community! This is exactly the kind of momentum that makes the Pearl such a vibrant and special place.

NWCC and PDNA share a strong and growing partnership, and we’re truly excited to continue working side by side to elevate the neighborhood and make the Pearl the absolute best it can be for everyone.

From my professional background in retail and improvement districts, I can’t overstate how impactful activations are. They are one of the most powerful ways to showcase the fun, welcoming, and vibrant spirit of a neighborhood—and to remind people why they love being there in the first place.
These moments create energy. They bring people in, build excitement, and give the broader community a true feel for what the district is all about. And that momentum matters—because increased foot traffic doesn’t just help in the short term, it sparks long-term growth by attracting more activations, more retailers, and more businesses.

It’s how great districts build buzz, rebuild identity, and create lasting success. - Chase

https://www.pearldistrict.org/article/future-of-the-pearl-town-hall