PDX Suite Spot

06/10/2023

06/01/2023

WEDDING SEASON!!!! Brides...are you going with a long veil or stylish hat veil?

05/31/2023

05/29/2023

Shoutout Sunday!! Miss'ipi Chefs are caterers & personal chefs specializing in home-style cooking. We offer down home & delicious and light & tasty, We put our heart and soul in every bite you taste! Miss'ipi Chef Minority, Women and Emerging Small Business Certified The chefs of MISS’IPI CHEF, originate from Mississippi with a rich family history of southern cooking. Melinda’s mother shared her southern traditions with her children and instilled those values with them at a very young age, from picking fresh fruits and vegetables in the field to teaching them how to cook tasty meals and bake homemade desserts. This traditional authenticity was handed down from three generations, which the siblings made their own as caterers and personal chefs who specialize in home-style cooking MISS’IPI CHEF also provides fresh, local, seasonal, and sustainable products.

05/25/2023

We all know photobooths are ALWAYS the life of the party! Are you bringing in the oldie but goodie traditional booth or the fun and flirty 360 spin?

05/22/2023

Shoutout Sunday! Yemaya's Inclinations is a Spiritual offerings boutique, with the intention of encouraging self love. Yemaya's Inclinations

05/18/2023

Balloon wall or Balloon arch? How extravagant will your next event's decor be?

05/11/2023

Ready to start planning your summer dinner parties & mixers? Not only are tapas a more affordable option, when a variety of tapas are floating around the room, your guest are more inclined to move around and engage in a number of conversations.

04/27/2023

Knot has been tied...where are you headed for your honeymoon?

04/19/2023

Respect the Culture Pt 2: Poetry Jam is 2 days away! It’s going to be a great evening.

HTTPS://respecttheculture.eventbrite.com

Performers:
Ro Deezy
Nneka Denise
Amayah Monae
Soulful Sista Soulflower
Kashea
De Grio

Music by:
DJ Hug Dealer

Bar:
Latasha Lee

Food by:
Miss’ipi Chef

Hosted by:
Joye Crawford

Vendors:
Nila Blazay
Cadell Crawford
Str8 2 Da Top
Damsel in Defense

04/17/2023

Our DEI pledge is what guides us when deciding who to partner with. This is one of the many reasons we’ve decided to partner with Suite Spot, “the only Black owned event space in Downtown Portland,” to host this April’s programming event.

We believe that by mindfully spending funds that support BIPOC businesses, we can make a difference and help create a more inclusive and equitable future✨

You can learn more about PDX Suite Spot and other Portland area BIPOC, Female and LGBTQ+ owned businesses by checking out AMAPDX’s Business Guide (link in comments🙂).

If you haven’t already secured a seat for this Wednesday’s “Managing Up: Collaborating to be Seen, Heard, Valued and Promoted” event, led by local CEO and equity advocate, Natalie Ruiz, be sure to register (link in the comments) ASAP!

You won’t want to miss out on this chance to take in PDX Suite Spot’s beauty while soaking up all things empowerment, compliments of Natalie Ruiz 💃🏽

04/17/2023

Respect the Culture pt. 2: Poetry Jam is finally here! We have a POWERHOUSE of local performing Black poets ready to take the stage and show Black love, Black life , Black liberation and Black joy through their lens.

When: April 21, 2023 7:00pm

Click link to get tickets: https://Respecttheculture2.eventbrite.com

Events! Portland PDX Events & Activities Eventbrite Regional Arts & Culture Council Black United Fund of Oregon Precipice Fund Oregon Cultural Trust Multnomah County Cultural Coalition Ro Deezy Nila Blazay Painted Entertainment Tasty Therapy Andy Warhol foundation PDX Portland Jams and Open mics Black Portland PDX Black business Black Portland Business Support Collective Business PDX PDX Business Friends Old Town, Portland, Oregon Old Town - Downtown, Portland Portland Old Town Association Old Town, Portland, OR Old Town Portland Portland Old Town Arts & Cultural Foundation Portland's Old Town Market Old Town/Chinatown - Portland Portland Events and Film Nneka Denise Amayah Monae Joye Crawford

04/13/2023

It's ! Let's talk beach weddings. Are you going for a day wedding with clear skies and blue waves or a sunset wedding with a picturesque backdrop?

04/11/2023

Greet & Grow: TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 11 from 2-6 pm at Leftbank Annex

Are you a small business owner, solopreneur or maker looking to connect with others? Join us at our networking event to connect with experts who can support and elevate your business.

The event will feature 45-minute breakout sessions with local experts:

Sessions starting at 2:15 pm:
Maintaining a Consistent Brand for Non Designers // Mandy Arroyo
Understanding Your Business Financials // Ronesha Hayes

Sessions starting at 3:15 pm:
Where to Start When it Comes to Marketing // Ashlan Glazier-Anderson
What to Know About SEO // Sarah Giffrow

Sessions starting at 4:15 pm:
Startup Entity Legal Issues // Charles Harrell
Business Photography in the Instagram Age // Kateshia Pendergrass

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/greet-grow-2023-a-b2b-event-for-small-businesses-tickets-539792472817

04/05/2023

We often get asked, what are the common obstacles we face as an event space.

Running an event space is a challenging task, and there are several difficulties that event space owners face. Event spaces range from small meeting rooms to large convention centers, but the difficulties faced by all event spaces are similar.

One of the major difficulties of running an event space is managing the coordination of events. We need to ensure that the space is available for the dates requested by event organizers, and that the space is adequately prepared for the event. This involves managing bookings, ensuring that the space is cleaned and maintained between events, and coordinating with the event organizers to ensure that all their requirements are met.

Another challenge faced by event space owners is marketing their space to potential clients. With so many event spaces available, standing out from the competition can be difficult. We need to have a marketing strategy that reaches the right people and convinces them that their space is the best option. This can involve advertising, social media marketing, and building relationships with event planners and other professionals in the industry.

Another major difficulty of running an event space is managing the physical space itself. Owners need to ensure that the space is safe, comfortable, and meets the needs of the events being hosted. This requires regular maintenance and updates, as well as investing in equipment and furnishings that can be used for different types of events.

Budgeting is also a major challenge for event space owners. We need to make sure that they are charging enough rent to cover their expenses, but not so much that they price themselves out of the market. This involves careful budgeting and financial management, as well as making smart decisions around investments in the space.

Finally, event space owners need to be able to handle unexpected issues that arise during an event. Whether it’s a problem with equipment, a food or beverage issue, or an emergency situation, event space owners need to be prepared to act quickly to resolve problems and ensure that the event continues without interruption.

In conclusion, running an event space is a challenging and complex task that requires a range of skills and knowledge. We also need to be adept at managing bookings, marketing their space, managing the physical space itself, budgeting, and handling unexpected issues that arise during an event.

Despite the difficulties, running an event space can be a rewarding experience for those who enjoy working with people and helping them bring their visions to life.

03/30/2023

It's party time...What's your vibe? Throne chair or Chic sofa bench?

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03/26/2023

Have you had a chance to check out the current exhibit housed inside PDX Suite Spot?

Crossing the Red Line/Beyond Black History Month is a captivating exhibit revealing untold and erased stories of Black settlers in Oldtown.

This project is sponsored in part by:
Regional Arts & Culture Council
Black United Fund of Oregon
Precipice Fund
Oregon Cultural Trust
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
Multnomah County Cultural Coalition

03/25/2023

Did you know we are open to the public Thursday - Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm to visit and explore the Crossing the Red Line exhibit?

Find the sign, Call the number, Explore the exhibit.

This project is sponsored in part by:
Regional Arts & Culture Council
Black United Fund of Oregon
Precipice Fund
Oregon Cultural Trust
Andy Warhol foundation

03/15/2023

Open mic -sign ups end at 8pm. Open Mic begins at 9pm.

Tickets can be purchased in link above👆🏾

This is a safe space for black & brown bodies. Allies are welcomed of course however please be respectful of 'The Culture'.

NO ENTRY BETWEEN 7:20-8:30 PM.

03/14/2023

The black culture is strongly rooted in fellowship, cuisine and entertainment therefore, we will have culture specific comfort food catered by local small black owned businesses.
Join us for part 1 of a 3 event series storytelling of the culture of the Black community through different art forms such as: painting, dance, live music, food and poetry.
Part 1.
PDX Suite Spot has collaborated with Graciela “Mama G” Teofield to conduct a group sound healing using crystal bowls, Likembis, and other percussive instruments.

03/12/2023

Don’t miss the deadline.