Southwest

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. ...

Friends of Tryon Creek to Host Backyard Habitat Open House

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:38:00 PDT

The public is invited to tour a Gold Certified Backyard Habitat yard in Lake Oswego on Saturday, June 9th, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The tour showcases the aesthetic pleasure and ecological benefits...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Willamette Falls—Heritage at a Turning Point

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:17:00 PDT

People have been drawn to Willamette Falls for millennia, but we’re now at a turning point as we decide how to honor the past even as we find new ways to recognize the Falls’ historic,...

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...

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,...

Capturing Information And Insights With Surveys

Chris Young chris@pdxnoise.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:13:00 PDT

If you think conducting a survey means canvassing your neighborhood with a clipboard and tallying results, you’ve got it wrong. Surveys are an effective, affordable and underutilized business...

Do People Have The Wrong Perception of Your Neighborhood?

Chris Young chris@pdxnoise.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:04:00 PDT

This is the first article in a series about neighborhood branding. We'll explore how to change the perception of your neighborhood or business district, including assessment and planning as well...