Portland
News and Articles About Portland
tech hubs
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Why Tech Leaders Are Following Google to Portland
Silicon Valley's burdensome housing costs and chronic traffic congestion make Portland's thriving tech sector a powerful draw.
Incubators
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This Culinary Launchpad Is One of Only a Handful in Existence
KitchenCru in Portland, Ore. is a palatable option for food businesses.
Starting a Business
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How to Put a New Spin on an Old Idea
The retro-1950s-diner restaurant theme has been done to death. So how has DickieJo's managed to start up and thrive?
Take It From The Pros
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What One Startup Got Out of Starring in Webisodes
Dell just aired a six-part series of Webisodes on the winner of its America's Favorite Small Business contest. Here's what the company got out of starring in the series.
Growth Strategies
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Maestros of Malt: How Five Craft Brewmasters Got the Beer Bug
These Oregon entrepreneurs developed a taste for beer and turned it into a thriving business.
Take It From The Pros
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How to Tap into a Competitive Market: The Craft-Beer Business in Portland, Ore.
With 40 craft breweries and more than 50 in the metro area, Portland, Ore., has more craft breweries than any other city in the world. We spoke with brewery owners about how they're able to stand out with so much competition.
Growth Strategies
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Why Portland's Beer Economy Is 'Hoppy'
The right mix of ingredients makes Portland's brew economy one of the biggest in the world.
Growth Strategies
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The Innovators: Looptworks' Scott Hamlin
Co-founder of an upcycled clothing and accessories maker describes a new frontier for product innovations.
Growth Strategies
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The Innovators: Stumptown's Duane Sorenson
Founder of the counterculture coffee brand talks about how he's managed to innovate within the age-old coffee industry.
Entrepreneurs
The Best Bar to . . . Hang With Hipsters: Teardrop Cocktail Lounge
This Portland, Ore., nightspot is an island of modernity in the city's retro hipster Pearl District.
Starting a Business
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For This Entrepreneur, Velvet Elvis Paintings Were Just the Start
A Portland painter finds her niche with customized paintings on the 1970s' favorite fuzzy fabric.
Marketing
When a Groupon Promotion Went Wrong
Groupon can deliver a single business hundreds or even thousands of new customers. Are you ready?
