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What To Do If Someone Steals Your Logo Online

Chris Young chris@neighborhoodnotes.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:56:00 PDT

You've likely invested time and money to generate an identity for your brand and to trademark it, but the reality is, no one is going to protect it for you. You are required to police the use of...

Portland Phone Thieves Target Women-Run Businesses; Owners Fight Back

Chad Walsh chad@neighborhoodnotes.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 9:50:00 PDT

Hang on to your mobile phones, Portland retailers, because thieves may be casing your shop with an eye on your iPhone. Several shop owners have reported that either their iPhones or employees'...

Biking in Portland: Where to Learn and Ride

Chris Young chris@neighborhoodnotes.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:47:00 PDT

Greenest city, best coffee, hottest indie music scene. In the eyes of others (read: national media outlets), Portland is constantly competing for top listicle honors. In 2012, Travel + Leisure...

Massage and Spa Treatment Packages During the Month of May

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 07 May 2013 0:00:00 PDT

These specials are available for the whole month of May. You can book online 24/7, or call us at 971.258.2241 to book your appointment. Earth & Flower Facial + Massage Package—$75 ($110 value)...

Celebrate Record Store Day in Portland

Chris Young chris@neighborhoodnotes.com — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 7:00:00 PDT

Record collectors rejoice! Your national (and fast-becoming international) holiday is upon us again: It’s Record Store Day—the day when thousands of independent music retailers across the U.S....

How To Trademark and Protect Your Business Name or Ideas

Chris Young chris@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 8:32:00 PDT

You’ve officially decided to follow your dream. Whether you’re ready to reveal the product you’ve been meticulously developing in your workshop or studio to the world, or you’re ambitiously...

It's Tax Day! 10 Portland Happy Hours That Fit the Bill

Chris Young chris@neighborhoodnotes.com — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:26:00 PDT

Today's finally the day: Tax Day. And, you're either weeping because you just saw the amount you owe, or you have refund dough burning a hole in your wallet. Whichever camp you fall into, we're...

Join the Final Friends of Trees Planting of the Season!

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 8:45:00 PDT

We've rarely planted this late into the spring, but we'll be gearing up to plant approximately 75 large street trees on Saturday, May 11th for our Vancouver Avenue Greenway planting in North...

Blooming Moon's 5-Year Anniversary!

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 8:42:00 PDT

This month, Blooming Moon is celebrating its FIFTH successful year offering award-winning massage, facials, non-toxic pedicures and waxing services—and we're going to celebrate! Stop in anytime...

Car Owners—Getaround Wants to Hear From You!

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 7:14:00 PDT

Getaround, Portland’s peer-to-peer car sharing service, is conducting a transportation study in partnership with the City of Portland and the Oregon Transportation Research and Education...

60-Minute Deep Tissue/Swedish Massage at Catalyst Massage—Just $45!

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 8:56:00 PDT

60-minute Deep Tissue and Swedish massage—just $45!* Or, if you want a longer session, you may book a 90-minute massage for just $65!* Beautiful studio in North Portland offers deep tissue,...

16 Locally Owned Businesses Opened in Portland in March

Chad Walsh chad@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 9:10:00 PDT

If March was a good month for new business owners—they opened 16 spots, 10 of them restaurants and cafés—it was an even better one for consumers. St. Johns got a bike shop, northwest got a couple...

Therapeutic Massage Introductory Rate at Catalyst Massage

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 8:05:00 PDT

Introductory Therapeutic Massage Pricing: $40 for 1 hour, $55 for 1.5 hours* Join Catalyst Massage in our beautiful North Portland studio for therapeutic massage at these special introductory...

7 Affordable Portland Resources for Spring Home and Garden Projects

Chris Young chris@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 8:25:00 PDT

Change is in the air and the signs are becoming noticeable around town—the days are longer, green grass is sprouting, colorful crocuses are beginning to poke through damp dirt, and a few blue...

FREE Rain Garden Workshop in Kenton!

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 9:00:00 PST

Rain Garden 101 Workshop: A rain garden is a sunken garden bed that captures stormwater and allows it to soak back into the ground naturally. This workshop provides step-by-step details on how to...

FREE Naturescaping Workshop in Kenton!

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 8:23:00 PST

Naturescaping Basics Workshop: Naturescaping is the practice of using native plants to create sustainable landscapes that are good for people, animals and the environment. Learn how to design a...

Portland Business Services: Accountants, Bookkeepers and Financial Planners

Chad Walsh chad@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 7:37:00 PST

In all likelihood, financial and accounting services are usually best left to the professionals—those that do it for a living. And since finding reliable help in the accounting and financial...

Steps Portlanders Can Take to Ensure An Emergency Food Supply

Kyle Curtis kylecurtispdx@gmail.com — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 9:27:00 PST

The Big One is coming. The Pacific Northwest is overdue for a cataclysmic earthquake, one that will measure at the upper end of the Richter scale. This is something that most experts can agree on....

Portland's LARGEST Garage Sale

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 9:26:00 PST

Community garage sale at Portland Expo Center, April 20. Admission: Adults $5.00, Kids under 12 Free Over 400 booths—all Indoors Sellers and shoppers wanted Sellers: Only $40 per space and you...

7 Lovely, Local Ways to Say "I Love You"

Lynnette Fusilier lynnette@neighborhoodnotes.com — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 9:29:00 PST

Are you looking for lovely, local ways to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day? Supporting locally owned businesses is like giving Portland's economy a hug. So, keep your dollars local and...