Get Involved: Join our Board!
Are you interested in joining the Portland Buy Local Board of Directors? Now is a great time to considering joining our volunteer Board — Portland Buy...
Sole Proprietor Resource Guide
Funding and Aid Sources: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA): Beginning May 1st, the Maine Department of Labor will begin accepting applications for PUA, which expands unemployment...
Locally made face coverings + hand sanitizers
Our local business and manufacturing community has quickly pivoted to serving the needs of Portland area residents and health care workers. We want to lift...
CARES Act Explainer
The recently passed CARES Act does four main things for small businesses: Created the Paycheck Protection Program which gives small businesses access to low-interest loans,...
Tenant/Landlord Relationship: How to Talk About Commercial Rent In Light of Covid-19
Step 1: Prepare Do these things before you communicate with your landlord. A. Read your lease Read the lease you were provided by your landlord...
Action Alert: Nonessential businesses
UPDATE: On Friday afternoon (4/17), the City released a statement regarding their guidance on nonessential businesses. Here’s a link to it. In short, they announced...
COVID-19 Resources for Businesses
Like you, we have been following the news regarding COVID-19, and are concerned about its impact on local businesses. To contact us with questions or...
COVID-19 Resource List: Delivery / Takeout / Services for Community Members
A list of local businesses that are providing products or services that may be helpful to our community as we navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
Advocating for our local business community
Portland Buy Local is advocating for our local business community and we need your help today. We are extremely proud to put forward this proposal with the Institute...