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Portland Oregon Events | Events in Portland Oregon
12/27/2011

So many Portland Oregon events, so little time. Events in Portland Oregon means fun for the entire family. Enjoy Portland Oregon at it's best.

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December Gifts in Portland!
12/27/2011

Christmas events and free parking is all the rage during the month of December in downtown Portland. Come on down, have some great fun, and merry Christmas to you all!

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Portland Oregon Radio Stations | Portland Oregon Radio Online
12/27/2011

The Portland Oregon radio stations have a genre for every taste. Listen to Portland Oregon radio online and enjoy the sound of Portland.

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Portland Restaurant Guide | PDX Restaurant Reviews
12/27/2011

Portland Restaurant Guide provides real reviews of restaurants in Portland Oregon and beyond. Honest reviews from a PDX foodie.

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Portland Oregon Schools | Portland Public Schools
12/27/2011

Portland Oregon Schools provide a unique education for anyone wanting to get into a specialty trade. Whether culinary, visual arts, medicine, whatever, you'll find a Portland school to fit your need.

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Portland Oregon Restaurants | Dining in Portland Oregon
12/27/2011

Portland Oregon Restaurants have so much to offer no matter what your tastes are. If you love to eat and dine, you'll find something exciting in Portland Oregon.

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Portland Oregon Coffee | Coffee Houses Portland Oregon
12/27/2011

The Portland Oregon Coffee runs like wine! The nations top coffee drinking city, we have enough coffee houses in Portland to keep any caffeine freak happy.

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Shelters In Portland Oregon | Portland Food Banks
12/27/2011

Shelters in Portland Oregon exists to help people in need in the Portland area. Shelters, Portland food banks and financial services make life bearable.

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Living in Portland Oregon - Life in the City of Portland
12/27/2011

People living in Portland Oregon enjoy a robust life of culture, history, safety, business and family. Thinking of moving to Portland? Excellent decision!

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Portland Oregon News - Portland Newspapers and More
12/27/2011

You can find the Portland Oregon news in all kind of forms. From our newspapers, television and radio. Whatever your choice, where you go, stay up to date with Portland Oregon news.

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Portland, OR: Perfect Combo of City and Nature
12/27/2011

My hubby and I just moved to Portland, OR 3 weeks ago from California, and this city/area is absolutely beautiful! We were sick of the rat-race, nasty

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Portland takes up new technology for parkins meters
12/22/2011

Portland takes up new technology for parking meters By Oregon Small Business Association Beginning in August, the Pearl District will become the first local community to experiment with a mobile parking solution that allows customers to pay-to-park via their cell phone. Some have expressed concerns about consumer privacy and law enforcements’ potential use of the [...]

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Wal-Mart enters Portland area with property buys
12/22/2011

Wal-Mart scooping up properties all over Portland area By Oregon Small Business Association Walmart has been prolifically purchasing properties in the Portland Metro area. Walmart plans to open as many as 17 of its smaller stores called Neighborhood Markets in the metro area where it has lacked a presence. While the retailer hasn’t officially announced [...]

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California Considers Sales Tax Collection on Internet Companies
12/22/2011

By Oregon Small Business Association, A judicial loophole allows online-only retailers (such as Amazon.com) to avoid the rules of sales tax collection, resulting in a loss of $1.1 billion in taxes on internet and mail order sales last year in California according to the State Board of Equalization. The board estimates that enforcing sales tax [...]

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Phil Knight discusses life, business on Oprah
12/22/2011

By Oregon Small Business Association, One of Oregon’s most important business leaders, Phil Knight of NIKE, recently spoke before a national audience on the Oprah Winfrey show and discussed his life, his business and his success. Below are highlights of the interview: On the Nike logo KNIGHT: “Nike was the Greek goddess of victory. At [...]

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Losing the Columbia Gorge View Point Inn
12/22/2011

Fire and Financial Woes Close Historic View Point Inn An accidental fire at the historic View Point Inn and Restaurant overlooking the Columbia River Gorge left the Inn’s future in limbo. The fire apparently started when a spark from the chimney ignited the roof on July 10, closing the Inn indefinitely. Co-owner Geoff Thompson and [...]

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NFIB small business summit
12/22/2011

Oregon Small Business Summit, Oct. 2-4 Entrepreneurial leaders from around state to convene in Bend By Oregon NFIB Annual Small Business Summit Oct. 2-4 Every year the NFIB/Oregon Small Business Summit gets better, and this year’s will be no exception. The 2011 gathering will be packed full of in-depth policy discussions and other important topics [...]

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NIKE movie-based shoes score big
12/22/2011

NIKE shoes score big Nike has produced 1500 pairs of replica shoes based on the pair that Michael J. Fox wore in the 1989 movie Back to the Future II. The shoes are available on Ebay until September 18. They have sold there for prices between $3,500 and $10,000. At a live auction last week, [...]

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A picture of the wildfires in Oregon and across America
12/22/2011

NBC Nightly News and the National Interagency Fire Agency Center ran this wildfire chart this week that shows a large number of active wildfires across the American West. Oregonians across the state have been seeing evidence of the wildfires with increased smoke and haze in the sky over the past few weeks.

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Farmers Markets Growing in Number, Popularity
12/22/2011

USDA: Farmers Markets Growing in Number, Popularity 111 farmers markets currently operate in Oregon By Oregon Small Business Association The number of farmers markets selling fresh, locally and regionally grown produce grew significantly over the past year. According to the 2011 National Farmers Market Directory recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than [...]

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Guide to Saving Money on Homeowner’s Insurance
12/21/2011

Shopping around is one of the easiest ways to get the best deal on you homeowner’s insurance, but there are several things you can do to reduce your payments even further: Make sure your credit is looking good. Mortgage companies … Continue reading →

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Guide to Online Mortgage Calculators
12/21/2011

Although web-based interest calculators can’t tell you what size mortgage you can afford, they will help you determine how much your monthly payments will be after you’ve closed on a new home. The first step is to determine the principal … Continue reading →

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Guide to Oregon’s Regional Attractions
12/21/2011

Whether you’re planning a romantic couple’s getaway, a fun-filled staycation for the whole family or just looking to get better acquainted with your local area, each of Oregon’s unique regions offers a rich variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities. Here … Continue reading →

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Guide to Oregon Real Estate
12/21/2011

The state of Oregon offers a diversified range of geography, interesting cultural differences and a variety of attractions. Each of the seven main regions presents a unique character and offers a scenic environment and enjoyable way of life that carries … Continue reading →

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Grant’s Getaways: Holiday Lights in Oregon
12/21/2011

This week, I head to three holiday lighting extravaganzas that are perfect for all the right reasons for youngsters and those young at heart. Dilley: In Dilley, Oregon the winter weather may be cold and frightful, ...

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