The West Portal Merchants Association advocates on behalf of the commercial corridor, the neighborhood and sponsors annual events.
The merchant meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at 9:15am in the upper conference room at Chase Bank- 98 West Portal Avenue. No meetings in December or July.
Minutes from past meeting are linked below.
Join the Merchants Association! Annual Dues are $200.
Membership Benefits: Featured business information and links on new association website. Exposure via merchant social media. Invites to merchant mixers, business events, and association meetings. Updates on important neighborhood information. Develop relationships with other business owners.
Pay online today with Paypal (select from drop down options) or send a check with the form (below):
Please download the membership form here:
west-portal-merchants-association-membership-form-2017
Read our Meeting Minutes:
Merchant Meeting Minutes from January 2017
Merchant Meeting Minutes from February 2017
Merchant Meeting Minutes from March 2017
Merchant Meeting Minutes from April 2017
Merchant Meeting Minutes from May 2017
West Portal Merchants Association Board 2016-2017
President: Deidre Von Rock-Ricci, Esq. – Attorney and President, Von Rock Law
Vice President: Rose-Ellen Fairgrieve – Attorney and Owner, Fairgrieve Law Offices
Treasurer: Matthew Rogers – Owner, Papenhausen Hardware
Secretary: Karen Tarantola – Realtor, Zephyr Real Estate
Membership: Dawn Hahn – Owner, Bloom Blow Dry Bar
Past President: Maryo Mogannam – Owner, Postal Chase
Website-Social Media: Sophia Cheng – Owner, Peek-a-Boo Factory
Special Events: Michelle Eichelberger – Manager, Pawbershop
Special Events: Sonya Krawczyk – Owner, West Portal Tutu School
Special Events: Mary Spellman – Agent, West Portal State Farm Insurance
There is interest to renew the efforts to establish a Community Benefits District (CBD) to support the growth and vitality of local businesses and enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood.