Visit Central Oregon Awards $840K in Grants to Promote Local Tourism
Transient Lodging Tax funds will be used to improve accessibility for disabled travelers, improve trails and incubate small businesses in the region
Arnerich Massena Publishes New White Paper: Putting Your Mission First: Why non-profits are choosing discretionary advisory services
Portland-based investment firm Arnerich Massena, an independent investment advisory firm specializing in endowment & foundation, private wealth management, impact investing strategies, and retirement plan consulting services, has published its latest white paper, Putting Your Mission First: Why non-profits are choosing discretionary advisory services. The paper offers research and a discussion about how a discretionary model … Read more
Tactics: Shannon Evers Is Guiding the Next Generation of Girl Scouts
‘When people look at boardroom tables across the world, usually when there’s a woman at the table, she was a Girl Scout.’
Frog Ferry to Make Another Jump For Local Funding
Friends of Frog Ferry has relaunched its campaign to establish a public commuter ferry between Vancouver and Oregon City, saying the price tag will never be lower.
Black Venture Fund Receives Historic Investment from Oregon Community Foundation
Black Founders Matter’s managing director says the investment will help them spur the growth of entrepreneurs of color in Oregon, though OCF declined to give the specific amount.
REI Announces Closure of Portland Store
The company says it’s leaving the Pearl District due to an increase in break-ins and a dispute with the landlord, but will keep its suburban stores open.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Launches Emergency Funding Drive
Festival leaders say they need to raise $1.5M by June or cancel its 2023 season.
Small But Mighty
Microlenders have stepped in to support small businesses traditional banks do not serve — helping marginalized entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground.
Microloans Under the Microscope
Fast Facts about Microfinance