The West Portal Merchants Association advocates on behalf of the commercial corridor, the neighborhood and sponsors annual events.
The merchant membership 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!
*dues cover the calendar year Jan-Dec.
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. Create your business listing on our website by clicking HERE. (Your listing will be published after approved.)
Pay online today with Paypal (select from drop down options) or send a check with the form (below):
Please download the membership form here:
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
Merchant Meeting Minutes January 2018
Merchant Meeting Minutes from Feburary 2018
Merchant Meeting Minutes from March 2018
Merchant Meeting Minutes from April 2018
Merchant Meeting Minutes from May 2018
West Portal Merchants Association Board 2017-2018
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
Past President: Maryo Mogannam – Owner, Postal Chase
Executive Director: Vas Kiniris – SFCDMA
Website-Social Media: Sophia Cheng – Owner, Peek-a-Boo Factory
Special Events: Michelle Eichelberger – Manager, Pawbershop
Membership: Sonya Krawczyk – Owner, West Portal Tutu School
Special Events: Mary Spellman – Agent, West Portal State Farm Insurance
Special Events: Nancy Totaj Baba – Owner, GG’s
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.