Archives : By Month : January 2005
Business #32: East Bank Saloon
Warren JimenezNext to the Morrison Bridge on Grand Avenue is East Bank Saloon, once voted one of the country’s best sports pubs in a USA Today report. According to owner Connie Hunt, her restaurant/bar has been a great business but the industry has changed a lot. “People like us do everything...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 31, 2005
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Business #31: Carleton/Hart Architecture
Warren JimenezAccording to Bill Hart, he knows that business is good when the phone is ringing. “Seventy-five percent of our clients are return clients. When the phone rings, more than likely, whoever is on the phone, we have worked with them in the past.” Brian Carleton says that they also work...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 31, 2005
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Business #28: Volunteers of America
Warren JimenezWarren and I stopped by Volunteers of America and met with Tiffany McKenna, Program Director, and Diane LeBeau, Activity Coordinator. The four of us discussed about how revisions of Medicaid have affected the reimbursed process for services they deliver. According to Tiffany, “State Medicaid has severely cut programs for seniors.”...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 28, 2005
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Business #27,29: Grey Bear Construction/Atlas Engineering
Warren JimenezGrey Bear Construction and Atlas Engineering are exploring merger options. According to John Witty, President of Grey Bear Construction, “It is hard to find good people with engineering experience. This is the reason why it makes sense for Grey Bear and Atlus to form a partnership.” Jack Kirk, owner of...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 28, 2005
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Business #30: Sheba House of Elegance
Warren Jimenez“I think I could do very well in the Pearl,” said owner Assefash Melles. “But I will need help getting to know developers in the Pearl District.” With this request, it was clear to me what I could do for Sheba House of Elegence. Sheba House of Elegance is a...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 28, 2005
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Business # 26: Open Technology Business Center
Warren JimenezToday, Warren and I attended the launch of the Open Technology Business Center located in Beaverton. This open source “incubator” is a facility where start-up companies can co-locate. “Open technology” is a term used for combining computer and business strategies into a shared facility. La Vonne Reimer, Executive Director for...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 25, 2005
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Asia Relief Benefit Dinner
Maria Lynn LimCommissioner Adams' and his staff were at the fundraising dinner to show support for the Tsunami victims' families....
Posted by Maria Lynn Lim on January 21, 2005
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Business #24 - Acme Scenic and Display
Roland Chlapowski10:15 am Acme Scenic and Display (Business Visit #24) Owner Jan Pederson, of Acme Scenic and Display, welcomed us with an impressive spread of food and drinks and said, “it is not every day we have famous people meeting with us.” Acme Scenic got started by building theatrical sets and...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 21, 2005
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Business #25 - Walsh Construction
Roland ChlapowskiDay 15, Friday, January 21st9:05 am Walsh Construction (Business Visit #25) According to Andy Beyer, Vice-President/General Manager of Walsh Construction, “90% of our work in Portland is for non-profits.” They are a medium-sized general contractor, specializing in multi-unit housing and commercial building construction.While visiting with Andy, it became clear that...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 21, 2005
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Business #23 - Portland Spirit
Roland ChlapowskiDay 13, Wednesday, January 19th3:58 pm Portland Spirit (Business Visit #23) Our view from the Portland Spirit’s conference room was the vessels Portland Spirit and the Crystal Dolphin, icons of the riverfront. We met with Dan Yates, President, and Wayne Kingsley, Chairman and they told us business could be better....
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 19, 2005
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Business #20 - 3 Degrees Restaurant
Roland Chlapowski12:55 pm 3 Degrees Restaurant (Business Visit #20) 3 Degrees Restaurant offers complimentary valet parking. It is located on the south end of Tom McCall Waterfront Park and inside the Riverplace Hotel. We were served a delicious lunch by manager Rob Dye. While we ate our burgers and salads, our...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 17, 2005
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Business #22 - Terra Nova Nurseries
Roland ChlapowskiDay 11, Monday, January 17th10:50 am Terra Nova Nurseries (Business Visit#18) In the Top 25 Oregon Innovators published by Portland Business Journal is Terra Nova Nurseries. According Terra Nova’s President Dan Heims, “We do 20 to 30 patents each year.” What do they patent? They patent plants.Our visit began with...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 17, 2005
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Business #19 - Event Rental Communications
Roland ChlapowskiDay 10, Friday, January 14th12:55 pm Event Rental Communications (Business Visit #19) Located in the Hawthorne Business District is Event Rental Communications which promotes itself as a full service, one stop communications company specializing in commercial grade Motorola, iCOM and Vertex Standard products. Owned by Wayne Lund, this business is...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 14, 2005
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Draft Ordinance to Require Registration of Paid City Lobbyists
The OfficeDear Colleagues and Community Stakeholders, I would like your comments on the attached draft resolution and ordinance. I would appreciate your comments by Friday January 28, 2005. As you know the issue of transparency is important to me, and surely each of you as well. To further both transparency and the public perception of transparency in our decision-making, I submit for your review this draft ordinance, which would require persons who are paid to lobby the city to register with the City Auditor...
Posted by The Office on January 13, 2005
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Business #18 - Melting Pot
Roland Chlapowski10:47 am Melting Pot (Business #18) The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant in downtown Portland that has been only open for a month. According to owner Kip Aszman, “Business is great! I haven’t even begun to advertise around lunch, but business is great.”When you walk in, it’s hard not...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 13, 2005
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Business #17 - DB Professionals, Inc.
Roland ChlapowskiDay 9, Thursday, January 13th10:00 am DB Professionals Inc. (Business Visit #17) DB Professionals Inc. is one of the top 25 minority owned businesses in Portland, according to the Portland Business Journal annual list. They have also been named one of the 'Top 100 Fastest Growing companies' in Oregon for...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 13, 2005
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Business # 15- Anonymous
Roland ChlapowskiDay 8, Wednesday, January 12th5:33 pm Anonymous (Business Visit #15) This business is looking to locate in the Portland area and wishes to remain anonymous. This is not uncommon to business recruitment and retention efforts as public awareness and pressure may unduly influence their decision. This business could bring 100...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 12, 2005
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Business #12 - Toyota Logistics Services
Roland Chlapowski1:05 pm Toyota Logistics Services, Inc (Business Visit #12) Working with the Port of Portland and St. Johns Neighborhood Association, Toyota signed a 15-year lease agreement ensuring a number of direct benefits to Portland . We visited this redevelopment project with Ron Corbin, Logistics Services Manager. According to Ron, “When...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 12, 2005
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Business #11 - Port of Portland
Roland Chlapowski11:30 am Port of Portland (Business Visit #11) The Port of Portland is a critical component to Portland’s economy It’s mission is to provide competitive cargo and passenger access to regional, national, and international markets while enhancing the region’s quality of life. They provide over 154,000 jobs in the Portland-Vancouver...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 10, 2005
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Business #13 - Typhoon!
Roland Chlapowski9:55 am Typhoon! (Business Visit #13) Since Warren and I both love Thai food, we wanted to visit Typhoon! in Northwest Portland . When we entered, we noticed the new bar area of the restaurant. Typhoon recently expanded into the space next door to accommodate for more tables along with...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 10, 2005
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Business #10 - Exit Real World
Roland ChlapowskiDay 6, Monday, January 10th9:20 am EXIT Real World (Business Visit #10) EXIT Real World store has been proudly owned and operated by snowboarders and skateboarders since 1993. As we walked in, Warren and I were immediately engaged by their display of watches. While we wanted their input on how...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 10, 2005
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Business #9 - Westin Hotel
Roland ChlapowskiDay 5, Friday, January 7th12:25 pm Westin Hotel (Business Visit #9) Just off of Broadway in downtown Portland is the Westin Hotel. As you walk into the lobby, you want to cozy up to the fireplace. And for even more comfort, the rooms treat each guest with their signature Westin...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 7, 2005
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Business #4 - Elizabeth Leach Gallery
Roland Chlapowski8:30 pm Elizabeth Leach Gallery (Business Visit #4) It’s opening night at Elizabeth Leach’s new gallery at 417 NW 9th Ave. You can’t miss it! The front of the new gallery consists of multi-colored lights. The Elizabeth Leach Gallery has been downtown for 23 years. I see Elizabeth from across...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 6, 2005
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Business #6: Nicholls Brewery Company (Roots Organic Brewing)
Warren JimenezSince the Roots Organic Brewery was concerned about some of the City’s construction requirements, we decided to meet with owner, Craig Nicholls. When we walked in, we were met by Craig and surprisingly owners of the Viper Room, Alameda Brewing Company and the Rose and Raindrop Restaurant and Pub. This...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 6, 2005
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Business #3: Conkling, Fiskum & McCormick Inc.
Warren JimenezWhen Warren and I met with Gary Conkling, President and Drew Hagedorn, Public Affairs Manager we were greeted with an unexpected and delicious lunch. Thanks Donna! Conkling, Fiskum McCormick (CFM) is a strategic communications and research firm that helps clients pass or defeat legislation, conduct surveys and focus groups and...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 6, 2005
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Business #7: Oasis
Warren JimenezOASIS is a national nonprofit educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for older adults. OASIS creates opportunities for members to provide varied and meaningful service to the community through challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, computer technology and volunteer service. OASIS serves more than 10,000 members...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 6, 2005
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Business #5: Mulvanny G2
Warren JimenezAs a contribution to Portland ’s ‘healthy economy’, the firm Mulvanny G2 Architecture is hoping to take advantage of the international market, especially on the Pacific Rim . Brian Fleener, Vice-President, led our tour of their office in the ODS Tower in downtown Portland . Mulvanny G2 also has offices...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 6, 2005
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Business # 2: Wax Café
Roland ChlapowskiDay 3, Wednesday, January 5th9:14 pm Wax Café (Business Visit #2) My MAX ride home takes me by a venue that I’ve been curious about called WAX. So, I called David Zagel, a friend I grew up with in Newport , Oregon to visit Wax with me. Wax offers Bubble...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on January 5, 2005
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Business #8: Portland Art Museum
Warren JimenezAs we approached the Portland Art Museum, Warren and I were impressed by the North Building Project under construction to accommodate the Museum’s expanding art collection. Everett Foster, manager of this new construction, explained that the city of Portland has not financially supported the North Building Project. Instead, the Museum...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 5, 2005
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How would you improve Portland?
The OfficeThis is your place to suggest your ideas for improving Portland. We're all...
Posted by The Office on January 3, 2005
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Five promises for the arts
Jesse BeasonThese are the goals to expand the role of arts & culture in Portland that our office began with in January.
Posted by Jesse Beason on January 3, 2005
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Business #1: Oregon Health and Science University
Warren JimenezI’m here today to see the construction of the Biomedical Research building and a new patient care facility. I attended their groundbreaking two years earlier.Both buildings are now roughed out, steel girders and concrete floors are in place, along with major plumbing and heating lines. The biomedical research center will...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 3, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Businesses, Southwest Portland
