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Events in the month of September 2023
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Thursdays at Two Rivers Park Bandshell - come on out and enjoy the music!
Gather family and friends, bring your blanket or lawn chairs, maybe some locally sourced beverages and perhaps a take out dinner!
F.R.E.E. 
Thank you Neal Mathisen for coordinating entertainment and sponsors!



 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

​BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT / DISTRICT DESIGN & APPEARANCE
PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY / ANNUAL PROJECTS

   
 
This is HOW we do it!   And you can be a part of making a lot of wonderful things happen by joining us.

This is WHEN we do it!  on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at a local food establishment  6:15 - 7:30pm. Become a regular and see how even more gets done. 

 
Thursday, September 21, 2023


MIPitch is an idea pitching competition created to spark and promote entrepreneurship in Montcalm and Ionia counties. Finalists will be delivering their pitches to a panel of judges in front of a live audience at the event. CASH PRIZES up to $5,000 for 1st place!

Our 5 Finalists are:     Portland Express LLC  and
  • Ionia City Market
  • JBM Lawn Care LLC
  • Tiffany’s Therapeutic Touch
  • Captured Moments Photography
WE—YOU– can attend this live event FREE and support owner Lisa Balderson.  Just Register Here:

MI Pitch Live: 9/21/23 Greenville
 
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Michigan Downtowns celebrate #SupportLocalMi  on the 4th Saturday of September. 

Proudly Presenting:  in shop Artists and Musicians  *  Street Entertainment  *  Scavenger Hunt  *  Shopping Rewards  *  'Happy Hour. Treats.
We'd love to have you come out and enjoy #miportland with our shops, restaurants, and recreation to celebrate this special day!!



Check in at each of these businesses to register to win $25 Portland Prime - the more places you stop, the more times you're entered!
Visit each businesses Facebook Page, or website to see what they have 'in store' for you on Downtown Day!! 
  • Country Cupboard
  • OM's Garden
  • Ohana Medical Group
  • Confluxcity Brewing - FLUXTOBER FEST
  • Fabiano's
  • 2Rivers Nutrition
  • Busy B - Artist Collective and MORE!
  • Courageous Coffee
  • Julie Martin Photography
  • The Pizza Shop
  • Rivers Edge Grill
  • Mary's Cove
  • Hot Shots
  • Senior Center - Service Group
Other Local Businesses have a lot to offer too - give a little love by stopping by your favorites!!
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Saturday, September 23, 2023


We are thrilled to announce the completion of the new Marquee is just around the corner! We'd like to thank everyone who contributed to this momentous occasion with a special lighting ceremony on Saturday, September 23rd.
Please join us at the theater, beginning at 7:30 pm for refreshments and an up close look at the new Marquee and brief remarks starting at 7:45 pm. We are planning for lights to go on at 8:00 pm and would love any and all who can make it down to join us as we complete this journey!
This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.
As always, thank you for supporting your local theater!!!🎭🎭🎭
#LittleTheaterBigDreams
Monday, September 25, 2023
The members of Portland Downtown Development Authority Board are people that have a passion for downtown. They have grown up here, created memories here, and love it here. Their dedication stems from their interest in the growth and prosperity of #MiPortland and the community. Our Board aims to ensure that Portland continues to be a place that matters for generations to come.