Grand Central Bakery 'Breaking Up With Avocados,' Cites Environment

Avocados, a mainstay of sandwiches at Grand Central Baker's restaurants, are no longer on the menu.

Portland's Mall 205 Sees Its Last Small Businesses Close Their Doors

Mall 205's new owners who promise change. Some of that is underway as the last two small businesses close and space is made for Hobby Lobby.

Jewelry Retailer gorjana To Open New Portland Location

The store is set to open April 12 at 818 NW 23rd Street.

Margulis Jewelers Closing After 90 Years, Another Downtown Loss

Margulis Jewelers has been a destination downtown for almost a century. Come June, it will be done.

Portland Business Alliance: KeyBank Names Josh Lyons As Oregon And SW Washington Market President And Commercial Banking Sales Leader

“We are delighted to be adding someone of Josh’s caliber to our team with his client-focused approach and desire to work side-by-side".

Portland Business Alliance: Emerging Professionals Of Portland (EPOP) Is Seeking Nonprofit Partners For 2022-23

Beginning in August, nonprofit partners are paired up and featured at every other Last Tuesday throughout the year. The year ends with a ...

Portland Business Alliance: Portland Business Alliance Requests RFP For New Brand And Website Project - UPDATED

See the latest announcement from the Portland Business Alliance.

University Of Oregon Alum Sells Wordle To New York Times

Josh Wardle, who created Wordle, has sold the game to The New York Times, whose games inspired him.

Portland Business Alliance: 2022 January Forum: Portland's Next Construction Boom

PDX is in the midst of a massive expansion. The I-5 Columbia Crossing and Rose Quarter projects, with funding from the Infrastructure In ...

Portland Business Alliance: Josh Smith Joins Board Of Directors For TAO

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McMenamins Data Breach Much Broader Than Previously Reported

A data breach at McMenamins exposed nearly a quarter-century of personal data from its employees.

Lloyd Center Saved: New Owner Rescues Mall From Foreclosure, Demo

Last month, there was talk of demolishing the Lloyd Center. Its new owner promises to keep it part of the community.

What's Polluting Portland Air? Not Even The EPA Can Say

Despite the high stakes for public health, the EPA relies on emissions data it knows to be inaccurate, ProPublica found in an investigation.

Fred Meyer, QFC Strike Over, Pickets Are Down, Workers Are Back

The union announce early Saturday that what had been planned as a week long strike didn't even last 24 hours.

McMenamins Data Breach Affects Staff Info, Customer Data Safe

The company says that a ransomware attack over the weekend breached staff info and is being investigated by the FBI.

Portland Business Alliance: Bank Of America Ends 2021 With More Than $1.4 Million Awarded To Oregon And SW Washington Nonprofits

The program continues to be the nation’s largest investment into nonprofit leadership development.

Portland Area Supermarket Strike Possible, Workers Authorize Step

The union representing workers at Fred Meyer and QFC voted to authorize a strike if talks don't get back on track.

Portland Business Alliance: 2021 Neighborhood Builders

Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School and Bridge Meadows Named as 2021 Neighborhood Builders®.

Portland Business Alliance: 2021 Small Business Management Cohort Celebrates A Year Of Growth

The Alliance and Portland Community College's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) partner in providing a 10-month training program.

Portland Business Alliance: Bank Of America: A Special Announcement From Roger Hinshaw On Community Investment

The winning nonprofits each receive a $200,000 cash gift plus leadership training.

Oregon Pipeline And Export Terminal Project Abandoned

Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has given up on the controversial Jordan Cove project after failing to obtain the necessary state permits.

Oregon Dungeness Crab Season Set To Start On Time For A Change

Dungeness Crab Season in Oregon is supposed to begin on December 1. That hasn't happened since 2014. Things are looking good for this year.

Portland Business Alliance: Comcast Rise Announces Major Expansion To All Women-Owned Small Businesses Nationwide Starting In 2022

Comcast Corporation announces today a major expansion of Comcast RISE to all women-owned businesses nationwide, furthering its efforts t ...

Portland Business Alliance: Downtown For The Holidays: Not Available Online

These activities are made available through the Downtown Marketing Program, a collaborative public-private partnership between the City ...

Portland Business Alliance: WE'RE HIRING: Coordinator, Communications

As greater Portland's chamber of commerce, the Portland Business Alliance promotes and fosters an environment in the Portland region tha ...

Portland Pickles Open Retail Store, Event Space

The Pickle Jar will be the team's flagship store, while also hosting art shows, screenings and live music on the weekend.

Portland Business Alliance: Video Forum: Portland At A Crossroads - Is Crime The New Normal?

Portland's ongoing struggles with community safety are well documented. Personal and property crimes have steadily increased, gun violen ...

Oregon Wine And Wildfires Will Be Studied By OSU Thanks To Grant

Oregon State University received a $7.65 million grant to study the impact of wildfire smoke on growing grapes.

Lloyd Center Foreclosure: Lender Says Mall Owes $110 Million

KKR Real Estate Fiance Trust, which is owed $110 million, plans to foreclose on Lloyd Center by the end of the year.

Portland Business Alliance: Supportive Housing Opportunity Survey For Housing Owners And Developers

Complete the survey to the best of your ability and leave responses blank where the information is unknown.

Lounge Lizard Owner Sued By Really Good Stuff Owner Over Fire

A three-alarm fire on Oct 5. destroyed Really Good Stuff, Lounge Lizard, and two other businesses.

Rogue River Blue Helps Lead Creamery At Cheese Version Of Oscars

Rogue Creamery's Rogue River Blue, currently the Best Cheese in the World just helped Rogue nab eight medals at another major competition.

Portland International Airport Drops In New J.D. Power Rankings

While the airport's ranking slid in the new J.D. Power report, the airport was named best domestic airport in the United States last month.

Portland Business Alliance: 2021 Small Business Scholarship Program, Deadline Extended To October 18

Our Small Business Management Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for this year's program.

Portland Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Hawthorne Fire, 2 Injured

The building on SE Hawthorne that houses Really Good Stuff, Lounge Lizard, and Riyadh's Lebanese Restaurant was the site of 3-Alarm Fire.

Oregon Agriculture Worth A Lot Of Cabbage, New Report Says

A new report from Oregon State University says that the state's food, agriculture, and fiber industries are worth more than $42 billion.

Kaiser Permanente Nurses, Others Consider Strike As Talks Falter

The unions representing 3,400 health care professionals working for Kaiser Permanente in Oregon are ready to strike when their contract ends

Portland Business Alliance: Video Forum: Portland's Tight Labor Market

This month's Video Forum will tackle the challenge of our regional labor shortages. Our panelists will discuss the scope of the problem, ...

Portland Business Alliance: UKANDU's Annual Golf Tournament Is Back On September 10, 2021 At Riverside Golf And Country Club.

We invite you to join us at this unique Golf Tournament and support UKANDU in continuing to provide hope, joy, and connection for famili ...

These Portland Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the Portland area.