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Portland begins registering lobbyists

Mary Jo Markle

Welcoming increased transparency in the city, community organizations were the first to sign up as lobbying entities on Monday, April 3. Five organizations - City Club of Portland, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, the League of Women's Voters, Money in Politics Research Action Project, and ROSE Community Development - turned in their registration to the City Auditor, urging all organizations and businesses who lobby the city to register and comply with the city's regulation, which took effect on April 1...

Posted by Mary Jo Markle on April 18, 2006
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, East Portland, Front Page, Good Government, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland

Sewer Fix Has Heads Pounding

Maria Thi Mai

The collapse of the Portland's 100-year-old sewer underscores our need to invest in maintenance before we have a collapse. Last fall, the 100-year-old Woods Line brick sewer collapsed. Click here to read what Anna Johns of the Tribune has to say about it. BES quickly moved into action with setting...

Posted by Maria Thi Mai on March 3, 2006
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Filed Under Environmental Services, Livability & Environment, News, Southwest Portland

Walkabout in Multnomah Village

Maria Thi Mai

After much rescheduling, Commissioner Adams visited Multnomah Village as part of his Business Association Walkabouts. Multnomah Village is one of 11 Business Associations selected for a pilot program to have Environmental Services and Transportation Community Liaisons. These Liaisons are intended to provide a single point of contact for navigating City...

Posted by Maria Thi Mai on January 6, 2006
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Filed Under APNBA, Environmental Services, Events, Front Page, Good Government, Livability & Environment, Office of Transportation, Southwest Portland, Transportation

Business #141: URS Engineering

Warren Jimenez

Who: URS Engineering When: November 9, 2005 URS is the largest global engineering design firm and a leading U.S. federal government contractor providing a comprehensive range of professional planning, design, systems engineering and technical assistance - with a focus on environmental and transportation oriented concerns. URS has 28,000 employees and...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under Jobs & Economy, Southwest Portland

Business #139: Pacific Crest Securities

Warren Jimenez

Who: Pacific Crest Securities When: October 6, 2005 Pacific Crest Securities is an independent investment bank focused exclusively on technology and technology investing. They work with some of North America’s largest institutional investors, venture capitalists and technology companies. Pacific Crest Securities has received numerous awards for its expertise, the most...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under Jobs & Economy, Southwest Portland

Business #135: Outside In

Warren Jimenez

Who: Outside In When: September 16, 2005 Outside In is a non-profit which focuses on helping the homeless, with a special emphasis on transient youth. They have a variety of programs that provide a wide range of social services including medical and mental health services. They work to provide marginalized...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Hours, Jobs & Economy, Southwest Portland

Business #132: Embassy Suites

Warren Jimenez

Who: Embassy Suites When: August 26, 2005 Embassy Suites, a national hotel chain, operates 251-room hotel located close to the Portland International Airport. It is billed as a higher end, full-service establishment. Read Sam's Blog on his work experience at the Embassy...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Hours, Jobs & Economy, Southwest Portland

Business #123: Bullivant/Houser/Bailey

Warren Jimenez

Who: Bullivant/Houser/Bailey When: July 19, 2005 Bullivant Houser Bailey PC is a leading multi-service West Coast law firm with nearly 200 attorneys in four states, including Oregon. Bullivant is nationally recognized for its trial experience, and is ranked among The National Law Journal’s top 250 U.S. law firms. The firm,...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under Jobs & Economy, Southwest Portland

Business #118: Volt Temp Agency

Warren Jimenez

Who: Volt Temp Agency When: July 1, 2005 Volt is an employer of professionals in a wide range of job classifications with expertise in providing job seekers with challenging and rewarding employment opportunities and matching them with customers who are seeking qualified contingent staff. Volt is recognized as one of...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under Jobs & Economy, Southwest Portland

Business #117: SE Works

Warren Jimenez

Who: SE Works When: July 1, 2005 SE Works is a community-based workforce development organization located which offers employment and training services to youth and adult job seekers. They also work with area businesses to fill vacant positions. SE Works's mission is to strengthen the economic health and well being...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under Jobs & Economy, Southwest Portland

BLOG: Last Saturday, I visited 4 porn stores, 5 strip clubs and 7 bars in 5 hours…

Sam Adams

Burn_c…walking along West Burnside and NW Couch streets. I personally canvassed business-by-business, door-to-door to invite owners and managers to a meeting January 4th, 5:00 pm, Port of Portland Building, to discuss the need to either (1) slow down the traffic on West Burnside or...

Posted by Sam Adams on December 19, 2005
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Filed Under Blog, Downtown Portland, Front Page, Northwest Portland, Southwest Portland, Transportation

New Ideas for Local Street Improvements

Brian Russell

Last night, December 7th, Commissioner Adams presented his newest ideas for street improvement funding to a Southwest Transportation Roundtable hosted by the Hillsdale Neighborhood Association. Three major innovations included: a method of collecting system development charges (SDC) from developers; “halo” local improvement districts (LID); and development of a set of...

Posted by Brian Russell on December 9, 2005
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Filed Under Office of Transportation, Southwest Portland, Transportation

UPDATE: Stop the Tram Project? The Implications

Sam Adams

Here is a copy of the original tram contracts. I have also included a copy of the termination clause. I also later will post a copy of those sections of the SoWa Development Agreement that are pertinent to the tram project. Download tram_contract_a.pdf Download tram_contract_b.pdf Download termination.pdf Dear Portlanders, “Stop...

Posted by Sam Adams on November 27, 2005
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Filed Under Front Page, Southwest Portland, Tram, Transportation

HELP WANTED: Portland seeks citizens for city's Budget Committee

Mary Jo Markle

The city is looking for citizens to assist in advising Council about city priorities and budget decisions. Facing necessary cuts in next year's budget, citizens on the budget committee will be able to weigh in on how city money is spent. Commissioner Adams led the effort to put 5 citizens...

Posted by Mary Jo Markle on November 22, 2005
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, East Portland, Front Page, Good Government, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland

Citizens Gain Seats at City Budget Making Table

Mary Jo Markle

Portland City Council unanimously voted to add citizens to the city's budget committee in a Council session on Wednesday, November 9, 2005. 5 Portland residents will be selected to: recommend programs, operations and policies; provide advice about budget and service issues; and assist Council in planning for the future. The...

Posted by Mary Jo Markle on November 9, 2005
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Filed Under East Portland, Front Page, Good Government, News, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland

Why should people who don't use sidewalks pay for them?

Maria Thi Mai

On our way to last night's Multnomah Neighborhood Association's monthly meeting, we were almost hit by an oncoming car on Capital Highway near the Hoot Owl market. This near miss underscored some of the safety issues raised by some of the 40 neighbors who came to hear Sam talk about...

Posted by Maria Thi Mai on November 9, 2005
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Filed Under Environmental Services, Livability & Environment, Southwest Portland

"Why don't the 'walk' signals give you enough time to cross the street?"

Maria Thi Mai

Why don't the 'walk' signals give you enough time to cross the street and why aren't there sidewalks on Taylor's Ferry? were several among many questions students asked Commissioner Adams. This afternoon in the pouring rain, Sam and I stopped by Jackson Middle School to acknowledge Rob Coats' students for...

Posted by Maria Thi Mai on November 4, 2005
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Filed Under Environmental Services, Livability & Environment, News, Southwest Portland

Tell us what you think about stormwater discount registration form

Maria Thi Mai

After 2 community meetings, several stakeholder meetings, and lots of conversations with Portland residents, we're anxious to hear from you as to what you think about the draft resolution and registration forms for Portland's stormwater discount program. We expect that you will be able to register for this discount beginning...

Posted by Maria Thi Mai on October 31, 2005
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, East Portland, Environmental Services, Front Page, Livability & Environment, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland

ISSUE UPDATE: Portland's Tram

Sam Adams

The Portland tram is over budget. No one likes to deliver this kind of news. I recognize that many Portlanders struggle to meet their monthly household budgets. I seek to be frugal and value each public dollar under my oversight. I know that when the stated budget for any public...

Posted by Sam Adams on October 28, 2005
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, Economic Dashboard, Front Page, Southwest Portland, Tram, Transportation

Stormwater hits East County News front page

Maria Thi Mai

Adams, Potter hear sewer fee complaints; relief possible - http://www.eastcountynews.com/cat/20#8661...

Posted by Maria Thi Mai on October 7, 2005
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Filed Under Environmental Services, Livability & Environment, News, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland

Sam Starts Community-City Liaison program

Mary Jo Markle

In an effort to strengthen the connection between city government and the City’s business districts, Commissioner Sam Adams is launching a district liaison program within the Office of Transportation and the Bureau of Environmental Services. The Community Liaisons will be points of contact for navigating City services and information. In...

Posted by Mary Jo Markle on September 27, 2005
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Filed Under Good Government, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland

A Parade in "The Village in the Heart of the City"

Sam Adams

I had the honor of MCing the Multnomah Days Parade. Wow! Thanks to Beth Kahlen of Portland’s own ‘The Swizzle Chicks’ who helped me sort the parade entry cards. The Grand Marshal was Ivan “the hairable” Tadic. The Tadic family has been cutting hair in Multnomah Village for 72 years....

Posted by Sam Adams on August 21, 2005
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Some Repairs are Easier Than Others

Maria Thi Mai

The OHSU collector sewer (historically called the Woods Gulch trunk line) is a 30 brick and stone pipe that runs through SW Portland. It runs deep, approximately 50 feet beneath Barbur Boulevard, Naito Parkway, I-5 and Macadam Avenue in that tangle of on and off ramps at the west end...

Posted by Maria Thi Mai on August 5, 2005
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Filed Under Environmental Services, Livability & Environment, Southwest Portland

Victory: South Waterfront Investment from the Feds

Roland Chlapowski

I live in the Brooklyn neighborhood in SE Portland right over the Ross Island Bridge. Usually, I catch a bus and make my way downtown to get to City Hall by 8:30 or so. It only requires one bus line and the entire trip rarely takes more than 10-15 minutes...

Posted by Roland Chlapowski on August 5, 2005
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Filed Under Front Page, Jobs & Economy, Livability & Environment, News, Southwest Portland, Transportation

Portland's National Night Out is a Success

Sam Adams

NnoNeighborhoods are safer when neighbors know each other, exchange telephone numbers and communicate and notice when something doesn’t seem right. It isn’t high tech, fancy, or needs a big budget; it’s just effective...

Posted by Sam Adams on August 2, 2005
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Filed Under Front Page, News, Public Safety, Southwest Portland

Ivy Pull on Terwilliger

Andrew Tuttle

On 9:00 am Saturday morning, Sam and I drove into a turnout on curvy Terwilliger Blvd to attend an Ivy Pull put on by the Three Rivers Land Conservancy. We were welcomed by Melissa Soll and a crowd of about 20 volunteers, some novice and some pros at English Ivy...

Posted by Andrew Tuttle on August 1, 2005
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Filed Under Livability & Environment, Southwest Portland

City-wide Invasive Species Strategy

Andrew Tuttle

I have recently been following up on a meeting Sam had with Jayne Cronlund, the executive director of the Three Rivers Land Conservancy, to discuss her and her staff's work in protecting natural areas by removing invasive species. As a result of this June 15th meeting we are working towards...

Posted by Andrew Tuttle on July 26, 2005
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, East Portland, Livability & Environment, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland

Sam works out at the SW Community Center

Maria Thi Mai

This morning (Monday, July 25), I rode my bike to the SW Community Center where Sam and I met with Terri Davis and Max Behrens of Portland Parks. Since I live in the neighborhood, I had been to the Center before, but it was Sam's first time. Commissioner Adams is...

Posted by Maria Thi Mai on July 25, 2005
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Filed Under Livability & Environment, Southwest Portland

Community Support for PDOT Maintenance

Tom Miller

Just wanted to say a big Thank You for the prompt cleanup on Sellwood Blvd. after the July 4th festivities at Oaks Park. The annual event always draws a large crowd of celebrants to the bluff and they always have a bunch of their own fireworks displays. Since my folks...

Posted by Tom Miller on July 6, 2005
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Filed Under Office of Transportation, Southwest Portland, Transportation

Sam's Calendar: Southwest Portland

The Office

Sam likes to spend most of his time outside of City Hall, so we thought we'd offer a snapshot of where he's been in Portland sorted (roughly) by neighborhood coalition boundaries...

Posted by The Office on June 6, 2005
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Filed Under Events, Sam's Calendar, Southwest Portland

Portland Family of Funds

Ben DuPree

The Portland Family of Funds seeks to bring new financial resources to the Portland market. When I met with Carl Talton of the Portland Family of Funds, we spoke about new market tax credits in Portland. We discussed his potential participation in my Affordable Workspace Ownership Taskforce and how he...

Posted by Ben DuPree on May 10, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Businesses, Southwest Portland

Business # 103: Tripwire, Inc.

Warren Jimenez

Founded in 1997 and currently employing 150 workers, Tripwire Inc. believes that Portland can become economically healthier if its community works to foster a competitive business climate while offering incentives for companies who do business here. Jim Johnson, President of Tripwire, is also concerned about the rising cost of land....

Posted by Warren Jimenez on May 3, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Businesses, Southwest Portland

Business # 101: Enterprise Rent-a-Car

Warren Jimenez

“Fewer rentals are coming in than usual, and they are worth less than they usually are,” says Kevin Neary, Vice-President at Enterprise Rent-a-Car. “For example, our rentals in Portland are down two dollars per day from their usual number, while costs are up $20 per car move and will continue...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on May 3, 2005
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Business # 99: Benson Hotel

Warren Jimenez

The Benson Hotel, built in 1912 by Simon Benson, is one of the oldest hotels in Portland. It expanded in 1959, and currently possesses 287 rooms, complete with an old-world charm and state of the art features. The Benson is successful when they serve a high number of guests, especially...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 26, 2005
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Business #85: Hilton Hotel

Warren Jimenez

“We know that our business is successful when we can send delegates to conferences and conventions,” says Brad Hilton, General Manager of the Hilton in downtown Portland. “We have a great product, and we know that times are good when we can send our people across the world to conventions.”...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 15, 2005
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Business #84: Siltronic

Warren Jimenez

Siltronic (formerly Wacker Siltronic) employs 1,100 at its wafer manufacturing facilities on NW Front Avenue, in Portland. Portland is one site under consideration by Siltronic Corp. for locating a new silicon wafer manufacturing plant that would bring 500 new jobs to the city. A decision is expected soon regarding the...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 8, 2005
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Business #79: Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall, Inc

Warren Jimenez

“We want to stay here but our clients are scattered along the West Coast, so we could move our business anywhere,” says Adam Davis, a partner in Davis, Hibbits and Midghall, Inc. He and his partners Tim Hibbits and Su Midghall, provide research and consulting services to public and private...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 1, 2005
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Business #75: Steamers Asian Bistro

Warren Jimenez

Nilesh Dayal, President CEO of Steamers, wants help in “finding a way to increase parking plus foot traffic into the South part of downtown.” He says, “No one is doing what we are doing, by taking a mass production approach to offering high-quality Asian dumplings.” They need more people to...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on March 28, 2005
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Business #76: Cellmotion Productions

Warren Jimenez

“There are great film crews in the city, but Portland is losing video and film productions to Vancouver, British Columbia because we try to nickel and dime folks,” said Kyle Collins, Director for Cellmotion Productions. Collins is producing and directing a new short film about Mill Ends Park in Portland,...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on March 28, 2005
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Business #71: AAA of Oregon

Warren Jimenez

“We just want to continue to have an open discussion with City Hall on any issues that affect our members,” says John Porter, President and CEO. AAA of Oregon and Idaho has 625,000 members, with 325,000 members in the Portland area. Originally started by auto enthusiasts in 1905 as the...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on March 23, 2005
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Business #70: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Store

Warren Jimenez

Bruce Kaplan, the enterprise manager of New Avenues for Youth remarks: “Help us connect with other businesses that would be willing to employ the young people in our programs. Help us get an ice cream cart in Jamison Park.” In 2004, the nonprofit New Avenues for Youth purchased and opened...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on March 18, 2005
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Business #63: Wells Fargo Bank of Oregon

Warren Jimenez

“When our customers are doing, we do well,” said Alan Johnson, President of Wells Fargo, Oregon Division. Improving Portland’s business climate is the most important thing you can do to help Wells Fargo Bank. But we need to agree on what local economic factors to watch.” Wells Fargo seeks to...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on March 11, 2005
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Lucky Food Company

Ben DuPree

The Lucky Food Company, makers of organic and vegan egg rolls, is a family business owned and operated by Trang Lam for the past seven years. Recently, however, Trang and her business have fallen on hard times. When I met with Trang, she told me how she is being forced...

Posted by Ben DuPree on March 4, 2005
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Business #57: SERP Enterprises

Warren Jimenez

SERP Enterprises is many things to many people. As their purpose states, they assist individuals with developmental disabilities, “building purpose in their lives by providing a variety of safe, meaningful learning experiences.” From the two dedicated and passionate women who began and operate SERP, I have no doubt they are...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 28, 2005
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Business #54: Oregon Venture Partners

Warren Jimenez

Oregon Venture Partners invests in folks with a vision. By helping new companies in growing markets—software, communications, Internet, and biotechnology—fund their dreams, OVP has found a recipe for success. “It’s 10, 12, 20 guys,” OVP partner David Chen says, “There is no institutional momentum, only people.” OVP manages funds of...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 25, 2005
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Business # 53: Everyday Wellness Clinics LLC

Warren Jimenez

The Everyday Wellness Clinic in downtown Portland knows that its business is strong when it has a high number of patients, especially ones that return for follow-up visits, and when they possess a strong reputation in the community. They feel that our city’s economy is healthiest when there is job...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 24, 2005
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Business # 52: Safeway

Warren Jimenez

Have you ever noticed those beautiful cakes that Safeway makes? Well they are made by people more talented than me. It was here, that I sampled cake decorating 101. This lesson was part of a larger tour led by Lyle Waterman and Bridget Flanagan and a sundry of other staff....

Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 23, 2005
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Business #50: Oregon Public Broadcasting

Warren Jimenez

After our visit to Oregon Public Broadcasting, I came to learn that in the world of public broadcasting, OPB is no small potato. It’s local shows like Oregon Field Guide and Oregon Art Beat are the highest rated locally produced programs in the country. They are the third most prominent...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 17, 2005
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McCormick & Schmick Management Group

Ben DuPree

The McCormick and Schmick Management Group, which operates restaurants in over thirty cities across America, currently runs seven restaurants in Portland. Founded 30 years ago by Bill McCormick and Doug Schmick, the McCormick and Schmick Management Group is traded on Nasdaq (MSSR) and offers 30 varieties of fresh seafood in...

Posted by Ben DuPree on February 14, 2005
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Business #43: Fusion Cut and Color Salon

Warren Jimenez

Fusion Cut Color Salon advertises itself as fun and funky with a classic approach. The shop on Capitol Highway in Multnomah Village has been a barber shop or hair salon for over 50 years. When daughter - mother partners Tamara Marshall and Adrienne Selker took over the shop a few...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 11, 2005
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Business #41: Closer Look Studio

Warren Jimenez

To have one’s own gallery and studio is many artists’ dream and a dream come true for owner and artist Kaye Synoground. Her paintings and drawings are inspired by the charm of Multnomah Village where she lives and her road trips with her husband to the Oregon coast. During our...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 11, 2005
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Business #45: John’s Marketplace

Warren Jimenez

Boasting nearly 900 types of beer and an outstanding variety wines, John’s Marketplace offers the most discriminating palate something to marvel over. When we met with owner, Dave Percival, I asked him what his most expensive beer was and he showed me a Trappist Belgian Ale. I bought it and...

Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 11, 2005
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