Bricks Need Mortar is mobilized to provide desperately needed advocacy, connection and guidance to Oregon's Independent Retailers. We are driven to help independent retail survive and thrive through the current pandemic and into recovery. We believe that in moments of crisis as well as in prosperous times, Oregon retailers, as diverse and unique as they are, all face similar challenges. Addressing these shared challenges as a unified coalition is more effective and efficient than going it alone.

Our immediate focus is to unite and amplify the needs of the independent brick and mortar community.  Through advocacy, narrative and data we express that small businesses are essential assets to our neighborhoods, residents and our local economy.

We believe in community over competition. Together we can resolve our shared challenges as a unified coalition.

Click here to watch our April 30th Crowdcast on "Connecting with Customers During Covid."

We look forward to having you join us this Thursday,  May 14th at 1pm for a panel discussion on "Reopening Your Store."

Reopening Your Store: Criteria, Best Practices, and Timeline