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Transitioning to the Placemaking & Activation Committee
Transitioning to the Placemaking & Activation Committee
Explore the Portland Winter Light Festival in the Central Eastside! 
Explore the Portland Winter Light Festival in the Central Eastside! 
CEIC Names Board Officers, Appoints Five New Business Leaders to the Board of Directors 
CEIC Names Board Officers, Appoints Five New Business Leaders to the Board of Directors 
Projects with Personality: Designing the Castle in the Sky and the Foundation Beneath it
Projects with Personality: Designing the Castle in the Sky and the Foundation Beneath it
CEIC’s Community Catalyst Award: Honoring Visionary Leadership In The Central Eastside
CEIC’s Community Catalyst Award: Honoring Visionary Leadership In The Central Eastside
Upcoming Changes to Parking Meters: Share Your Feedback
Upcoming Changes to Parking Meters: Share Your Feedback
 

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Last week’s icy blast hit right when Portland’s restaurants, shops, and florists were gearing up for Valentine’s Day–one of the biggest sales weeks of the year. With reservations canceled and foot traffic at a standstill, Cent
Dumpling Week brought to you by @theoregonian is here, and the Central Eastside is bringing the flavor! From Feb 7th-15th, enjoy creative dumplings at some of the best spots in Portland. Plus, with the @portlandwinterlightfestival illuminating the c
@portlandwinterligthfestival is illuminating the Central Eastside with incredible installations from February 7–15, 2025! We proudly support this incredible event through funding from @traveloregon. Check out our festival map to discover the d
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 Better Together Grant recipients! Now in its second cycle, the grant has awarded $43,000, with distributions ranging from $3-$8,000. Spanning comedy, cinema, markets, and food, this year's recipients have com
Join us for our Central Eastside Listening Sessions – January 15 & February 12! The Central Eastside Industrial District covers nearly 700 blocks of the central city of Portland. We're hosting small gatherings organized by our designated