ALLYSHIP

WE AIM TO CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE EQUITABLE WORLD.

Founded by a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, who grew up in a community less than accepting of that, we feel strongly about investing in allyship in a practical way.

To us, this means keeping our dollars in our local BIPOC and LGBTQIA+-owned businesses and, to the best of our ability, supporting local organizations working to empower and support underserved communities. 

OUR BRAND VALUES

IT’S NOT ENOUGH TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE OR TO SAY THAT WE ARE ALLIES.

We believe that as a business and member of the local community, we need to educate ourselves, spend money in local minority-owned businesses, and connect with others working towards the same ideals to contribute to a more equitable world.

OUR FAVORITE RESOURCES & ORGANIZATIONS WE SUPPORT

To follow our brand values, we’re proud to share our favorite resources, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ owned businesses, organizations supporting these communities, and media that helps the TBC team continue learning and growing in our allyship

Portland Metro-Based Organizations

MakeWith Hardware & Learning Center
makewithpdx.com

  • MakeWith Hardware & Learning Center is a new, queer-owned business dedicated to building individual skills for collective resilience in Portland, OR and beyond. We provide a curated collection of products, services and workshops on home maintenance, repair, emergency preparedness and other "resilience skills". We aim to create a welcoming space for everyone to learn and shop, especially women, queer and BIPOC folks.

    Join in the fun by taking a workshop, buying a gift certificate, and following us on Instagram @makewithpdx.

ALIST
alistwsw.com

  • ALIST was established in 2016 to connect BIPOC entrepreneurs to BIPOC professionals. By 2020, we specialized in marketing and business solutions for the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs, women of color. Investing in BIPOC owned businesses is a daily commitment for ALIST and their core strategy to build equity in power and leadership in the world. Owner Amanda Mailey is a Filipina-American identifying, community builder, corporate strategist, and big brand marketing veteran of 20+ years. She shares her approach for practically supporting BIPOC entrepreneurs and businesses via her social media as well.

Don’t Shoot PDX
dontshootpdx.org

  • Don’t Shoot Portland is a leading arts and education nonprofit organization which promotes social justice and civic participation, dedicated to addressing police brutality, systemic racism, and social injustice in Portland and beyond.

    Don't Shoot Portland presents a wide range of free programming year round that include events and community workshops for all ages that focus on art, history, and social change. In addition to our educational programming, we facilitate access to free legal advocacy, mutual aid, and critical family services for vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Independent Public Resource Center
iprc.org

  • The mission of the Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC) is to provide affordable access to space, tools, and resources for creating independently published media and artwork, and to build community and identity through the creation of written and visual art.

Small Business Service Providers

Volat Law
volatlaw.com

[BIPOC, LGBTQIA+]

  • Volat Law was founded by Attorney Nicole Hetz to provide all entrepreneurs with the legal services they deserve. Volat Law provides general business law advice to small and medium sized businesses, with a special emphasis on new entrepreneurs.

    We regularly advise clients on ownership matters, control and management issues surrounding partnerships or joint ventures. Nicole specializes in contract law which comes in handy when her clients are about to sign a commercial lease, create a contract for their service or simply review a contract.

    She also supports her clients in obtaining trademark registrations on a federal level which allows her to have clients from all over the US. Nicole was chosen top 5 lawyers in Portland and Volat Law was chosen top 5 law firms in Portland by the Willamette Week Best of Portland 2024.

Nesace Media nesacemedia.com

[BIPOC]

  • Nesace Media is a top-tier, full-service digital marketing agency that provides comprehensive solutions from digital marketing to branding. We leverage the power of analytics to help businesses navigate changing market dynamics, enhancing their online presence and accelerating their growth. Our services are designed for businesses that aim to enhance their online presence, navigate market dynamics, and accelerate growth.

Peak Promo
peak-promo.com

[LGBTQIA+]

  • Peak Promo is an LGBTQ+ Owned and certified branded merchandise solutions company driven by a mission centered on diversity, sustainability, and social responsibility. We help brands make a meaningful impact on the world through tangible advertising, providing companies with high quality branded products, e-commerce solutions, fulfillment services, global distribution and more.

Cepiphany Design cepiphanyweb.com

[BIPOC]

  • Claudia Estrada has been partnering with business owners and entrepreneurs through Cepiphany Designs since 2020. Together we craft holistic brands that truly reflect their core values and mission, and resonate deeply with both the owner and their community. Her aim is to empower her clients with real confidence in their business and boost them to make a genuine impact. Claudia is a Peruvian native and mom, and loves all things nature, yoga, meditation, food & finding bliss through creativity.

Closing Your Books closingyourbooks.com

[BIPOC]

  • Closing Your Books, LLC specializes in outsourced accounting services explicitly tailored for non-profit organizations. Our team of financial experts provide comprehensive accounting, bookkeeping, financial education services, and high-level CFO financial guidance to help non-profits thrive. Our extensive accounting, bookkeeping, compliance, technology and forensic knowledge offers a comprehensive set of resources to enhance a non-profit financial organization. We deeply understand non-profit organizations' unique needs and challenges, making us the ideal accounting partner.

Healthy Bodies of Finance
healthybodiesoffinance.com

[BIPOC]

  • With Healthy Bodies of Finance, we’ll keep your holistic health, wellness, or alternative medicine practice financially fit, fabulous, and healthy through our accounting, bookkeeping, and financial education services. We are specialized accountants for Therapists, Counselors, Private Practices, Chiropractors, Massage and Bodywork Professionals, Veterinarians, Medical Spa Owners, Yoga, Pilates, Barre studios, and Fitness centers. We understand the unique financial landscape you navigate.

Geek Girl Tech
geekgirltech.com

[LGBTQIA+]

  • Geek Girl Tech is a proud B Corp and cyber security firm that helps socially conscious and women-led organizations protect their investments by eliminating potential security threats that could harm their business, clients and scalability through training, prevention and cyber security support.

Graceful Shark Design Studio
gracefulsharkdesigns.com

[LGBTQIA+, BIPOC]

  • At Graceful Shark Design Studio we believe that everyone deserves to have access to quality, conscious, and sustainable design. Our mission is to empower our clients with designs that precisely capture their vision for their business, website, or living space. We are a full service design studio specializing in branding & logo design, website design, graphic design, and conceptual master planning services for off-grid or intentional communities. We also offer sustainable custom home design services for any clients residing in the state of Oregon. Because we approach every project as a personal collaboration with our clients, we are able to co-create exactly what you are envisioning regardless of the project type. We look forward to hearing about how we can be of service in supporting your dream!

WE CREATE SPACE FOR YOU TO BE EXACTLY AS YOU ARE.

At TBC, you’ll never feel out of place or not taken seriously because of your individuality. We welcome you exactly as you and your business are.

Let’s walk the entrepreneurial journey together.

It might actually be kinda therapeutic.