Posts Tagged ‘portland’

Business Portland, a new web site for Portland businesses

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The City of Portland has just launched (mere hours ago) a new web site, Business Portland, aimed at “bring[ing] together resources to help Portland businesses grow and prosper.”  According to the Portland Business Journal

The site will offer information related to business assistance, such as financing, incentives for business development, mentoring and business counseling services. It will also provide suggestions on meeting sustainability goals, as well as links to business associations and nonprofit organizations.

Being only hours old, there isn’t much information on there yet, apart from links to some local resources.  It looks like the site’s development is intended to follow users’ preferences and feedback, like most social ventures.  Since the site has a long way to go, and can grow in any number of directions, it might be worth checking back in on over the coming months.

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How to Start an LLC in Oregon

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

It’s easy enough to start a company in Oregon or in any other state: you make a filing with the secretary of state’s office.  But, what happens next?  We often get this question from lots of local small startups that have a business idea, know the first step, but don’t know what to do next.  So I put together this post as a basic “how-to start an LLC in Oregon.” (more…)

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Oregon Business Incubators

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Many entrepreneurs may already be aware of the wealth of startup resources in the Portland area.  Others may still be learning the landscape.  Whatever the case, it’s a good idea to step back once in a while and survey what’s out there.  The Portland area is fortunate to have a number of recognizable business incubators, which serve startups by helping them become established (more…)

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Oregon’s Bicycle Industry: Another Perspective

Monday, January 5th, 2009

Last week our local bicycle industry appeared to be doing quite well, according to this month’s cover story in the Oregonian, which we also wrote about here.  But this morning’s New York Times features this piece, entitled “A Surge in Bicyclists Appears to Be Waiting.”  The article discusses the sudden “grim reality” of the bicycle industry, which is experiencing a rapid fall in sales following the industry’s “summer of [its] dreams.”  (more…)

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Oregon’s Bicycle Industry

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Next month’s cover story in Oregon Business Magazine is about the recent growth of Oregon’s bicycle industry.  It’s great to see an industry so resilient — and prosperous — despite the floundering economy.  So add Oregon’s bicycle industry to the handful of growth industries that make this area so unique, like green tech, outdoor apparel, design, and microbrewing, among others.  As these industries grow, expect to see smaller companies sprout up around the main players, providing complementary products and services. (more…)

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Renewable Business in Green Portland

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the green business wave sweeping over Oregon.  In the wake of last week’s news about foreign solar companies choosing the Portland area for their American headquarters, we wrote a post about the various tax incentives, and other reasons, that green companies are attracted to this area.  Apparently the news is spreading: the Wall Street Journal recently published this article on more renewable businesses choosing to locate in the Portland area.

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