10/14/2021
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: 10K Route
BIG RESPECT to these local businesses and public/government organizations for their generous sponsorships of the 10K route in our 10th Annual Decade Strong MLK Dream Run Weekend Celebration taking place THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!!
1 mile marker: Green Hammer "Every Great Dream Begins with a Dreamer" -Harriet Tubman
Green Hammer believes all people should have access to healthy buildings, fresh air, clean water, nourishing food, and resilient landscapes. They are working toward a future where all buildings produce more renewable energy than they consume; buildings clean our air, clean our water, and sequester carbon from our atmosphere; and rooftops are both garden landscapes and solar energy generators.
2 mile marker: Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette "The only way you really see change is by helping create it" -Lene Waithe
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is a proud provider of s*xual and reproductive health care and s*x education in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Their mission affirms that everyone of all identities and life circumstances deserve access to s*xual and reproductive health care and they are committed to advocating and protecting reproductive rights and freedom for all.
3 mile marker: Raimore Construction "Have a vision. Be demanding" -Colin Powell
Raimore Construction, LLC is a DBE/MBE certified company located in, and employing people from, the N/NE Portland community. The company has grown by meeting their customers’ needs and helping them benefit by increasing positive community relations and strengthening the entrepreneurial spirit while directing money back into the community. Raimore is committed to delivering high quality service with a focus on safety and timeliness, providing exceptional value that transcends good service delivery.
4 mile marker: Portland Business Journal "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in Life"-Mohammed Ali
Portland Business Journal is a premier local source of the latest breaking business news, this week's top stories from the Portland Business Journal, and other popular features from the print edition, updated throughout the day.
5 mile marker: ODOT Urban Mobility Office "We are not makers of history. We are made by history" -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
ODOT manages the interstate system in Oregon, which is one component piece of the overall regional system. They are commited to working closely with partners to create strong linkages between interstates, transit services and the local road system. This means meeting the needs of all who rely upon the system, whether that's people walking, biking, busing, or driving, or businesses shipping their products.
6 mile marker: SheerID "We lift our gaze, not to what stands between us, but what stands before us" -Amanda Gorman
Sheer ID helps you take advantage of special deals that their customers (e.g., retailers and subscription service providers) make available to special groups of shoppers. For customers, they make it easier to create special deals available to existing and prospective shoppers like you. For you, the shopper, they ask only for the minimum amount of information that’s required to verify whether you qualify for a deal. For everyone, they ensure that all information is captured and processed in a way that ensures the highest level of security and privacy.
Join us on Saturday, October 16th, 10am-6pm for a Vendors Fair replete with food and top notch music and entertainment. On Sunday, October 17th, 7am-12pm, Senator Ron Wyden will be kicking off the 5K, 10K and 15K MLK Dream Run 2021 rounding out this decade strong event that benefits the Soul District Business Association's youth entrepreneur programs. See you all there!!
