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Lloyd Prepares Challenge

From November 28th to December 23rd, Lloyd EcoDistrict is challenging you to get more prepared for earthquakes and other emergencies. The more tasks you complete to get prepared (including attending one of our free workshops), the more prizes you’ll have the chance to earn – ranging from gift cards to Lloyd area businesses to fully…

Mask Optional

Our place is now “Mask Optional” for the vaccinated guests. We welcome everyone to this new phase of COVID environment. We request to wear mask if you are not vaccinated. Still, the Oregon Health Authority strongly recommends the mask use in certain situations. Please refer to Oregon Health Authority publication OHA2288K_R03082022

Our capacity has increased!

Update on Following the current COVID-19 Guidelines Now that Multnomah County has moved to the “Lower Risk” category for Oregon COVID guidelines. That means that we can host more people in our space and be a little bit more flexible on some rules in some cases. Currently, we can host up to 22 people in…

A photograph of a hazy Portland sunset. In the far background is Mount St. Helens. Fremont bridge can be seen, as well as a view of downtown from the South

Anti-Asian Bias Incidents: Info and Resources

We’ve heard people express concerns about recent Anti-Asian attacks and vandalism to Asian/Asian-American Businesses in Portland. We want to make sure people are aware of the issue, but also provide some links and resources. First, in case you aren’t aware of the situation, here is an article from the Oregonian. APANO (Asian Pacific American Network…

The Encorepreneur Cafe

Yes we are open!

Update on Following the current COVID-19 Guidelines As many of you already are aware, on February 12, 2021, Multnomah County’s COVID risk will be downgraded from “Extreme” to the “High” risk category. That’s still not great, but it does feel like good news and a small ray of hope. What does this mean in terms…

Support Black Owned Businesses

This has been an incredibly difficult time for most small business. Through the pandemic we have seen some getting assistance while others are denied, some close temporarily or pivot their focus while others close for good. Additionally, we have seen this massive movement for racial justice that ultimately is moving things in the right direction,…