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"We believe in sharing all the crafty goodness our community has to offer with real goods made by real people. We believe artists should be able to make a living doing what they love. We believe local street fairs and craft markets should always have a place in the Portland community, and that indoors (out of the unpredictable weather) is extra nice. We think anytime indie makers and the people who support them come together is its own special kind of holiday. So we set out to make this happen regularly, in a twice-a-year market featuring 200+ artists at the Oregon Convention Center, and in our brick-and-mortar store stocked exclusively with goods, gifts, and art created by Portland's best and brightest. Since its inception in April 2006, Crafty Wonderland has become the largest handmade craft show in the Northwest." Crafty Wonderland website statement

Whether you want freshly roasted coffee or accessories, this is a great place to fill up!

"Established in 2010, EcoVibe is the collaboration of the combined visions of Leonard and Andrea Allen, aka "Len and Dre".
ECO: Focused on the environment and sustainable, ethical practices.
VIBE: The feeling, the style, the look, the energy, and the experience.
We take time and care to consider where and how things are made, who makes them and what they are made out of. " EcoVibe website statement

"Founded in 2011, Jacobsen Salt Co. was the first company to harvest salt in the Pacific Northwest since Lewis & Clark built their salt works in 1805. Since then it has transformed from a local, small business to a nationally recognized brand as America’s leading salt maker. Harvested from the cold, pristine waters of Netarts Bay on the Oregon Coast, our flake and kosher sea salts have garnered worldwide favor for their beautiful presentation and pure taste by professional chefs and home cooks alike." Jacobsen Salt Co. website description

"Located in Old Town/Chinatown, LAUNDRY is a vintage clothing store specializing in sports and pop culture. Hailed by Willamette Week as “the most original vintage shop Portland has seen in years,” LAUNDRY features Rip City’s best selection of curated sportswear and vintage Trail Blazers attire." Laundry website description

"You can see and feel the Pendleton passion for quality. See it in the intricate patterns of blankets inspired by Native American designs and legends. Feel it in the softness of the lightweight, luxurious 100% pure virgin wool clothing we produce. We've been a family-owned business for 150 years, and for 104 of those years we've been weaving world class woolens in our Northwest Mills." Pendleton website statement

"Pets on Broadway is Portland’s largest, locally owned, independent pet shop conveniently located on the corner of NE Broadway and 28th. The doors opened more than 25 years ago in 1990 as a tiny shop on the corner, but it wasn't long before there was a need to expand and in 2004 major renovations were completed. To this day we continue to organize, renovate, and upgrade all areas of the store." Pets on Broadway website statement

"As an independent bookstore, we strive to offer the same variety and richness of experience as the books on our shelves. And because the only people we’re beholden to are our customers and ourselves, we can focus on what really matters — promoting diverse perspectives, upholding the free exchange of ideas, championing the enduring power of books, and bolstering the great community of readers and authors we’re lucky to be a part of." Powell's Books website description

"Located in Northeast Portland, Providore Fine Foods is a neighborhood fixture and a specialty destination for those seeking out global groceries and freshly prepared foods for takeaway. Anchor tenant Pastaworks and their Mediterranean rotisserie Arrosto, are joined by Rubinette Produce Market, TwoXSea, Revel Meat Co., Little T Baker, and Hilary Horvath Flowers to create a grocery experience without parallel." Providore website description

"Tender Loving Empire curates a collection of goods and music from hundreds of independent makers for people who want to support their creative community, surround themselves with beauty and live wholehearted." Tender Loving Empire website statement

"Since 2010 when Woodblock Chocolate began, we’ve gone from making chocolate in our Portland kitchen, to our first small manufactory in SE, to our splendiferous and comfy Manufactory/Café in the heart of Portland’s historically beautiful Irvington-Broadway district. We are grateful for the encouragement and acceptance: without Portland’s love for creative expression, food, design and entrepreneurism we wouldn't be where we are." Woodblock Chocolate Manufactory statement