accepted report

Accept report from Prosper Portland on the Office of Events and Film and My People's Market

economic development
arts culture
report

Department: Prosper Portland
Introduced by: Former Commissioner Carmen Rubio Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
Status: Accepted

Impact statement

Purpose & background

The Portland Events and Film Office showcases Portland’s cultural landscape and celebrates the diversity of the city’s creative talent, businesses, and communities. Working collaboratively with City of Portland (City) bureaus, Portland Events and Film offers grants, sponsorships, and navigation support, to elevate the economic value of cultural programming and local production in our community. Staff will also provide an update on My People’s Market, a collaborative event organized by Travel Portland and Prosper Portland that provides opportunities for underrepresented business owners by connecting them to the travel industry and other professionals who can help expand and scale their business.

Financial impacts

There are no financial or budgetary impacts as this is an informational update and does not require any action. The Film office is funded through an ongoing General Fund allocation and Travel Portland. The Events office was set up in 2022 and initially funded as a two-year General Fund allocation. My People's Market is funded through an ongoing Cannabis Fund allocation to Prosper Portland, Enterprise Zone community contributions, sponsorships, and vendor fees.

Community impacts

The Events and Film office hosts the Events Action Table and Quarterly Film Industry Meet-Ups to provide opportunities for industry professionals to share resources and network. A five member steering committee for the Events Action Table was recently set up to help guide the work of the Table. The event team for My people's market engages with community-based organizations, cultural museums and displays, and local BIPOC businesses and artists to help shape each event. Staff convened an advisory board in April 2021 to help guide strategic decisions. The advisory board consists of five members representing community organizations, businesses, and artists. My People's Market has become a beloved community event that celebrates the multi-cultural and diverse communities of Portland, creating a space for communities of color to be together.

▸ Full text (the legislation as adopted)

DATE: November 29, 2023 TO: Portland City Council FROM: Kimberly Branam, Executive Director SUBJECT: Update on the Portland Events and Film Office and My People’s Market BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION ITEM Staff will provide an update on the Portland Events and Film Office, a newly expanded office within Prosper Portland that supports the events and film industries. The Portland Events and Film Office showcases Portland’s cultural landscape and celebrates the diversity of the city’s creative talent, businesses, and communities. Working collaboratively with City of Portland (City) bureaus, Portland Events and Film offers grants and sponsorships to elevate the economic value of cultural programming and local production in our community. Staff will also provide an update on My People’s Market, a collaborative event organized by Travel Portland and Prosper Portland that provides opportunities for underrepresented business owners by connecting them to the travel industry and other professionals who can help expand and scale their business. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT AND OUTCOMES The Portland Events and Film Office exemplifies Prosper Portland’s focus on creating vibrant neighborhoods and communities and collaborating with partners for an equitable city and meets the following Advance Portland strategic objectives: “Retain and Increase Commercial Activity and Support Small Businesses in the Central City” through events and activations that provide visibility for small businesses, and film and commercial productions that inject millions into the local economy and help to improve the reputation of Portland; “Attract More Visitors Through Events and Activation; Renovation of the Public Realm; and Support for Regional Cultural Organizations and Anchors” through large event investments like the Winter Light Festival, Blues Festival, and Pride; and activations like the Portland Winter Ice Rink; and “Activate Vacant Properties and Storefronts with Community-Serving Businesses; Attract New Commercial Development” through the Winter Retail Activation Program and Every Wednesday initiative. My People’s Market delivers on Advance Portland by supporting “Entrepreneurs Start, Scale, and Innovate Through Partnerships” by providing business to business and retail connections. The full report is attached as Exhibit A.

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