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A Landlord Can Be Your Greatest Ally

Chad Walsh cha@neighborhoodnotes.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:21:00 PDT

This is the second article in a series (read the first article) about how landlords and their present and potential commercial tenants can work together to create vibrant, livable neighborhoods. ...

8 Tips On Doing Your Due Diligence Before Hiring Your First Employee

Chris Young chris@pdxnoise.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:15:00 PDT

This is the final installment in a series about the steps small business owners need to take before hiring their first employee. If you’ve already taken a hard look at your business and...

Neighborhood Branding: Determining What To Change and How

Chris Young chris@pdxnoise.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:11:00 PDT

This is the second article in a series about neighborhood branding. In the first article we explored outsiders’ perceptions of your neighborhood and began to think about how we can change...

PWB's Reservoir Compliance Schedule Request Denied

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 8:40:00 PDT

PORTLAND OR – The Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division Drinking Water Program (OHA) today denied the Portland Water Bureau’s request for an adjustment to its regulatory schedule to...

Ninja School Opens in Piedmont

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 8:26:00 PDT

Ninja School opened May 1st, 2012 and is located at 6019 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97211, next to Starbucks with parking in the rear. Dedicated to providing kids and adults with...

6 Locally Owned Alternatives to Home Depot

Jeffrey Lynott jlynott16@gmail.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:00 PDT

The allure of one-stop shopping is undeniable. Abundant locations and cheap prices may explain the success of big box home and garden stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s. But cheap and easy can be...

Mule Variations: 5 Portland Takes on the Moscow Mule

Chad Walsh cha@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:37:00 PDT

There are really only two differences between a vodka soda and a Moscow Mule. First, mules are made with ginger beer in lieu of soda, and second, the Moscow Mule belongs to Oprah—it's her favorite...

Cracking the Codes of Land Use in Portland

Chad Walsh cha@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 8:47:00 PDT

This is the second in a series of articles that will cover the basics of land use in Portland. For tips, resources and a general overview, please see our first story. Three years ago,...

Northwest Fair Trade Coalition to Create Portland’s First Fair Trade Directory

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 8:34:00 PDT

Northwest Fair Trade Coalition, Portland’s local economic justice and fair trade coalition, plans to create Portland’s first ever Fair Trade Directory. Local businesses and community organizations...

"Locavesting" Comes to Portland, June 15 and 16!

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:53:00 PDT

Jumpstarting Local Investment is the headline for the three-part Social Innovation Re:Forum 2012 series to be held in Portland exploring the concept of direct, local investment by average citizens...

Choosing The Right Social Media Platform For Your Business

Chris Young chris@pdxnoise.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 8:43:00 PDT

Twitter or Facebook? LinkedIn, Instagram, Foursquare, Tumblr, Pinterest, Google+, or even MySpace? The options can be overwhelming (don't click here unless you want your head to spin), especially...

Is Economic Gardening the Right Approach for Job Growth in Portland?

Chris Young chris@pdxnoise.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 9:26:00 PDT

Job growth in Portland comes from local, small businesses. As demonstrated in the last installment of Thinking Local, a discussion of “Job Creation Not Relocation,” resident companies are growing...

Shopping in Portland: 6 Fashion-Forward Totes at Indie Retailers

Lynnette Fusilier lynnette@neighborhoodnotes.com — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:46:00 PDT

Whether you're planning a quick trip to the farmers' market, a day at the beach, a weekend getaway to wine country, or even your daily commute, a good tote bag will help you navigate a whole host...

The Shoe Store. Opens on Northeast Portland's Alberta Street

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:50:00 PDT

The Shoe Store prides itself on providing a large range of high-quality, stylish shoes. No matter your budget or style, we’re confident that you’ll fall in love with our shoes. Our brands include...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: 6 Portland Spots That Serve Up Killer Tamales

Chad Walsh cha@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:14:00 PDT

In his recent book Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, author and columnist Gustavo Arellano argues that until the 1950s and 60s, most (Norte) Americanos didn't even know what a taco...

20 Locally Owned Businesses Opened in Portland in April

Chad Walsh cha@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:47:00 PDT

April may be the cruelest month for grouchy poets, but it shone an awful lot of sunlight on Portland upstarts last month. These scrappy entrepreneurs opened spots in five of the city's...

Neighbors for Clean Air Petition in Oregon

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 01 May 2012 7:58:00 PDT

Neighbors for Clean Air asks that you consider signing its petition, which asks: When sources of toxic pollution apply for a new or renewal air pollution permit, the state should require them to...

Traffic Advisory: Water Contractor Needs More Time on SW Naito Parkway

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 01 May 2012 7:45:00 PDT

Portland, OR – A contractor for the Portland Water Bureau must take one to two more days—Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2—to work in the intersection of SW Naito Parkway at SW Clay Street. The...

How to Help Portlanders (Close to You) Suffering from Hunger

Kyle Curtis kylecurtispdx@gmail.com — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 8:19:00 PDT

Portlanders are a generous people, constantly seeking opportunities to volunteer, help others, and improve their community. Consider the role that Friends of Trees has in keeping Portland green,...

The Inherent Power of Landlords

Chad Walsh cha@neighborhoodnotes.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:10:00 PDT

This is the first in a series about how landlords and their current and potential commercial tenants, as well as business and neighborhood associations, can work together to create vibrant,...