Northeast

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. ...

Third Annual Fresh Chance Career/Job Fair

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 9:47:00 PDT

Support Straight Path Inc. by keeping our peeps on the JOB and off the STREETS. The Fresh Chance Career/Job Fair focuses on people who are active in and have graduated from the life skills...

Alberta Co-op and People's Food Co-op Present Farm Tour 2012

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:54:00 PDT

On the morning of June 9, meet at People’s Co-op and hop on the bus for a day of scenery, food, conversation, and learning as we travel to the southern Willamette Valley near Eugene. We’ll be...

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...

What Are People Saying About the Future of the Willamette River?

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 8:17:00 PDT

Join Phil Keisling, from Portland State University’s Hatfield School of Government and Wendy Willis, Director of PSU’s Policy Consensus Initiative and their team of graduate students as they share...

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...

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,...

Myoptic optometry + modern eyewear Anniversary Party, May 11

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 7:55:00 PDT

Myoptic optometry + modern eyewear writes checks to local nonprofits, celebrating its two-year anniversary on May 11. Mercy Corp, Oregon Food Bank, Sustainable Northwest and Oregon Public...

Love Your Mama and Love Your Local Businesses, May 10-13

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:18:00 PDT

Make mama proud by supporting Portland's best indie businesses and rocking the local economy in honor of Mother's Day. It's the gift that keeps on giving (literally). Find great gifts for the...

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...

DiaTribe—From the Village to The Street

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:51:00 PDT

The newest production by the Obo Addy Legacy Project, DiaTribe: From the Village to the Streets, demonstrates the powerful connection between African traditions and the newer forms of dance and...

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...

Sharing Ideas: Grassroots Projects Started by Neighbors

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 8:06:00 PDT

Celebrate the positive things happening in community! Community Outreach of Our United Villages invites you to the sixth presentation of Sharing Ideas on Thursday, May 24th, 2012 at the June Key...

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...

Free Spay/Neuter Clinics for Feral and Stray Cats in May

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 02 May 2012 8:56:00 PDT

The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) will host free spay/neuter clinics for feral and stray cats in the four-county area—Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, and Clark—throughout the entire month...