view of the treescape Climbing Higher: How Tree Climbing at Silver Falls Found Room to Grow
  When Leo Fisher left law school, he knew he needed a different path. He just didn’t know yet that […] Posted August 25, 2026
Advisor Spotlight: Supriya Shanbhag
Every business owner’s journey is different, but Portland Community College Small Business Development Center (PCC SBDC) Business Advisor, Supriya Shanbhag, […] Posted July 21, 2026
Getting Your Recipe to Market: A Proven Pathway for Local Food Small Business Owners 1 comment for post 10982
For many aspiring food small business owners, turning a favorite family recipe into a packaged product can feel scary and […] Posted July 21, 2026
Aspen Audiology: Helping the Community Live Life at Full Volume
For Dr. Katy Mawson, opening Aspen Audiology wasn’t just about starting a business—it was about creating a different kind of […] Posted June 28, 2026
Christopher stands in front of his bookshop entrance Selected Stories: A London-Inspired Bookshop Finds Its Home in Portland
The Dream Revisited For years, owning a bookshop felt like a dream that wasn’t quite viable. But for Chris Phillips, […] Posted March 1, 2026
BearKat Brewing Company: Building Better Beer, Together
Raising a Glass to Community Rooted in Pacific Northwest brewing traditions, BearKat Brewing Company was founded with a clear intention: […] Posted January 5, 2026
Thaan Charcoal: Building Community Around the Fire
For more than a decade, Thaan Charcoal has been redefining the art of live-fire cooking. What began as a solution […] Posted November 30, 2025
Eggs & Co. | Serving Up Community, One Artisan Sandwich at a Time
When you step into Eggs & Co., the scent of fresh coffee mingles with the comfort of artisan, handmade sandwiches. […] Posted November 2, 2025
Three men smiling Icicle Tricycles: Rolling Portland Innovation Into Global Markets
From Portland Streets to International Reach For over two decades, Icicle Tricycles has been a fixture of Portland’s streetscape—designing and […] Posted September 26, 2025
Cupcake booth at Farmers Market Maddie’s Asian Fusion Cupcakes: Baking Empowerment into Every Bite
A Recipe for Success When Jane Sivers launched Maddie’s Asian Fusion Cupcakes on May 10, 2025, the response was immediate. […] Posted September 24, 2025