Ladds 500 Forms Nonprofit to Manage Event
Dan Robinson announced Something Stupid, a nonprofit that will take over administration of Portland's decade-old Ladds 500 bicycle event.
Portland Business News
In Portland, business news means corporate mergers and expansions, commercial development and the startups shaping the regional economy. Coverage follows the trends that affect markets across the city and the surrounding area.
Jobs
Live Poll
Is now a good time for the city to raise street parking prices in your area?
Portland Council to Consider Parking Rate Increases
The city aims to boost parking availability in the Central Eastside and near the Moda Center starting this fall.
Philanthropy
Donor Honored as Kidney Recipient Becomes Doctor
Hundreds gathered in Portland on Monday at Donate Life Northwest's annual Lifesavers Breakfast honoring organ donors and their families.
Industry
Live Poll
Do you trust local government to keep major road projects on schedule and budget?
Raimore Construction Stays on I-5 Rose Quarter Project
The construction firm will remain a partner on the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project, updating its earlier plan to exit early next year.
Openings & Closings
Live Poll
Do community art projects help build a stronger sense of connection in your local area?
Artist Brooke Willow Releases Portland Hands Photo Book
The new photography book captures the hands of 100 residents to explore themes of community belonging.
People
Live Poll
Do you believe nonprofit housing projects effectively improve affordable living options in your community?
Mary Schoen-Clark Leads Affordable Housing in Portland
Schoen-Clark has directed Sabin CDC since 2013, overseeing major local housing expansions.
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Regular subjects here include CEO transitions, store openings and closures, funding rounds for local firms, and regional labor market shifts. It covers the city and the broader economic region that surrounds it. Real estate development and zoning changes frequently define how businesses grow or scale in the urban core. Rising commercial rent and labor demand are the primary constraints that touch nearly every industry sector in the city.