
Downtown Retail Council
Downtown Retail Council (DRC) - The Voice For Downtown Portland’s Consumer Business
What is the DRC?
The Downtown Retail Council (DRC) is open to retailers, restaurateurs, and hoteliers within the downtown Business Improvement District and works to develop and conduct cooperative retail promotions. The DRC also oversees implementation of the Downtown Retail Strategy and represents the collection interests of the downtown retailers with regard to the public environment and public policy decisions.
What value can the DRC bring to your business?
- Access to cooperative promotions and marketing efforts
- Involvement in the Downtown Retail Strategy
- Access to a unified advocacy voice for issues affecting retail business
- Access to data reports and market analysis that contribute to retailer success and retention
2007-2008 DRC Members
Artist Repertory Theatre
Aspen Hotel Group
Ben & Jerry's
Banana Republic
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Carl Greve Jewelers
Columbia Sportswear
Concept Entertainment Group, Inc.
Dr. Martens
Elephant's Delicatessen
Flexcar Portland
Flowers by Dorcas
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
Jake's Grill/Jake's Catering at the Governor Hotel
Kitchen Kaboodle
Louis Vuitton
Macy's
Margulis Jewelers
Mario's
McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant Group
Mercantile
Metropolitan Exposition Recreation Commission (MERC)
Mother's Bistro & Bar
Niketown
Nordstrom, Downtown Portland
NORTH
Office Depot
Old Town Pizza
Paramount Hotel
Pioneer Place
Portland Art Museum
Portland Center for the Performing Arts
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
Portland Development Commission
Portland Luggage Company
Portland Oregon Visitors Association (POVA)
Portland Saturday Market
Portland Spirit River Cruises
Powell's Books
RAZ Transportation/Gray Line Portland
The Real Mother Goose/Changes
Red Star Tavern
Saks Fifth Avenue
St. John Boutique
Stephen Vincent Jewelers
Stevens-Ness Law Publishing Co.
Tiffany & Co.
Todai Sushi and Seafood Buffet
TriMet
Waterloo Restaurant Ventures - Romano's Macaroni Grill
For more information about Downtown Retail Council programs and meetings, please contact the Downtown Retail Development Manager, Lisa Frisch via email or call 503.224.8684.
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