This month marks 5 years since Bricks Need Mortar conducted our very first survey reflecting the health of Portland’s brick and mortar small business community. We invite you to review past surveys here.

This report captures respondents’ experiences and realities operating small brick and mortar businesses in 2024 and expectations, changes and needs going into 2025.

Please note the following take aways:

• Commercial lease rates and NNN vary widely and are key factors in the success and sustainability of small businesses
• Although still high, crime continues to trend downward
• In store sales continue to significantly out perform online sales
• Economic policy and weakening consumer confidence are great concerns that require immediate action
• Community collaboration remains a key to the survival and success of our small businesses and economy

Bricks Need Mortar collects and shares this information to:

• Ensure that small businesses understand where they stand in line with peers
• Provide insight to policy makers to work together to foster an environment where small businesses, the economic engine of our city and state, can thrive

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