Recent News for Portland Neighborhoods and Forest Park

Washington County News: $37 million budget cut moves forward for Beaverton schools; SolarWorld wins with tariffs on ...

A state ban on tribal mascots puts pressure on Banks High School; the rundown on Sunday's casting call for "The Amazing Race" in Beaverton; and Hillsboro considers paying downtown businesses for storefront improvements.xxx

Next week, finally, the annual Village Building Convergence will bloom in Southwest Portland

This year's event begins May 25 and continues through June 3. It will feature 41 projects in neighborhoods throughout Portland and Forest Grove. Mark Lakeman, a co-founder of the Village Building Convergence, estimates that more than 1,000 volunteers will participate.xxx

James: Richmond celebrates bike month with commuter challenge

May is National Bike Month, and the City of Richmond's Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Commission is organizing the city's first Bike Commuter Challenge to introduce Richmonders to the benefits and pleasures of commuting by bicycle. Promoting bicycling for transportation is an especially effective way to encourage a more active lifestyle because it makes physical activity part of everyday routine.xxx

10 things to do off Exits 44, 45 & 46

Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012 10:30 am | Updated: 12:29 pm, Tue May 1, 2012. The largest city in Maine, Portland offers visitors some of the state’s richest cultural offerings and some of its best shopping and dining.xxx

Oregon coast travel: Lincoln City better than sum of its five parts

The city calls them the "String of Pearls." Taft and Oceanlake have undergone urban renewal, with Nelscott due next. By stopping at each and poking around, you learn some of their secrets.xxx

NBC's Series "Grimm" Honored With Environmental Award from Portland Oregon Tourism Office

The award recognizes environmentally friendly business practices that help to sustain Oregon's exceptional quality of life.

Columbia Helicopters Sees Opportunity In Niche Military Engine Maintenance Market

Another helicopter company pursues markets outside of Wildland Firefighting.Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Seeing a growing business opportunity in military helicopter engine repair services, Columbia Helicopters has built upon its long-time relationship with engine manufacturer Honeywell International, and is in the process of opening a second test cell at its Aurora, Oregon, maintenance ...

Startup: TLC Dentistry roots Dr. Andrew Phan in Southeast Portland

After nearly 25 years practicing dentistry in Portland, Dr. Andy Phan opened his own business six months ago. He's called Portland home ever since he arrived with his family in 1975 as refugees from the Vietnam War.

Attention Real Estate Agents: If You Aren't Blogging, You Don't Exist

Real estate agents know they need to be blogging to stay competitive, but generic free options look tacky and are difficult to setup, while custom solutions cost thousands. AgentsVoice is announcing a solution to this problem with the launch of their premium real estate blogs that are simple to use and look great.Portland, OR (PRWEB) April 24, 2012 By now, all real estate agents know they need ...

TMT Development Receives A-List Award for Excellent Customer Service and Tenant Satisfaction

TMT Development, of Portland, Ore., announced today that it has been awarded the 2011 Real Estate Customer Service Award for Excellence. CEL & Associates presented this award to TMT Development for the company’s superior customer service based on tenant satisfaction.

Beaverton and ScanlanKemperBard Companies complete $22 million combined purchase at the Round

The city of Beaverton bought the Coldwell Banker building, also known as the South Office building, for $8.65 million. Portland-based real estate equity firm ScanlanKemperBard Companies bought a second three-story building.

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