Tactics: Mitch Daugherty Opens the Door
Daugherty was hired last fall to lead Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business, launched this spring as a first point of contact between business owners and the city.
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McCormick & Schmick’s to Close Portland Location Sunday
The closure leaves the chain, which started in Portland, with just one Portland-area location — in Tigard.
Reinventing a Classic
All Classical Radio leaves the Portland name behind while committing to a new downtown space.
Course Correction
Ann Cudd makes her debut this fall as Portland State’s president as the school faces
the headwinds of declining enrollment, rising tuition and administrative bloat. She’s optimistic the school can persevere — and help revive Portland’s embattled downtown.
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.
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.
Policy Brief: The Business Case for Believing in Portland
Joe Pinzone, managing principal at SERA Architects, writes about why the firm is bullish on Portland
A Tale of Two Cities
As downtown Portland businesses shutter, Beaverton’s Old Town is enjoying a renaissance. Will the west-side suburbs lure businesses for keeps?
Policy Brief: Portland’s Recovery Depends on Its Small Businesses
Council must prioritize small business in the upcoming budget