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Puppernickel Barkery: A Doggy Delight

Puppernickel Barkery: A Doggy Delight

Puppernickel Barkery is a small, woman-owned business that specializes in making all-natural, dog treats and cakes. The company was founded in 2018 by Krystal Michaels Monroe, who was inspired to start the business after taking a step back from the corporate world....

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A Thank You to Mark

A Thank You to Mark

Your leadership and dedication have been invaluable to the organization during this time of transition. Under your leadership, the Beaverton Downtown Association has continued to thrive. You have overseen the successful execution of several events including the Bike...

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RECAP: OLD TOWN BEAVERTON WINE & FOOD WALK 2023

RECAP: OLD TOWN BEAVERTON WINE & FOOD WALK 2023

May 20th was a beautiful day in Beaverton. It was the kind of day where everyone seemed to be out for a walk, doing yard work, visiting the farmer’s market, or playing with the kids at a local park. The kind of day where the realization hits home that winter is truly...

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BEST DAY OF THE YEAR FAMILY BIKE RIDE

BEST DAY OF THE YEAR FAMILY BIKE RIDE

In celebration of Bike Month, and the Beaverton Downtown Association’s new City Bike Racks in downtown Beaverton, we are hosting a 1.5 mile, family friendly bike ride through the heart of Downtown Beaverton.  We will have stops at the BDA’s new Bike Racks and...

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NO CATCH-2022: BEAVERTON DOWNTOWN COMEBACK

NO CATCH-2022: BEAVERTON DOWNTOWN COMEBACK

There is no escaping the fact that the Covid-19 pandemic altered the trajectory and livelihoods for the preponderance of our Beaverton Downtown community. Considering immediate business and staff turnover, followed by the ambivalence and sheer anxiety that became...

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COLLABORATION OVER COMPETITION

COLLABORATION OVER COMPETITION

There is an adage that I find myself thinking about quite often as I stroll through Downtown Beaverton; there is power in numbers. The streets are bustling with morning vendor traffic. There is the usual humming of human interaction in the First Dining Commons. I...

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