Phase2Phase founder has history of entrepreneurship
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POIC connects youth with high school education, career training
POIC connects youth with high school education, career training The Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc. (POIC) reconnects alienated, at-risk youth affected by poverty, family instability and homelessness with high-school education […]
PCRI creates pathway to home ownership
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Touchstone Consulting helps clients ensure safety
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Sterling-Pacific builds up team
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ODOT focuses on safety for latest four-year funding plan
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NAMC-Oregon holiday event a success
NAMC-Oregon holiday event a success Guests included Portland Mayor elect Ted Wheeler, industry leaders NAMC-Oregon recently held its annual holiday party, an event the association hosts to showcase DMWBE firms […]
MCIP offers incubator services, space for lease
MCIP offers incubator services, space for lease Metropolitan Contractor Improvement Partnership (MCIP), Portland’s unique contractor support program, now offers office space to lease for DMWESB contractors. Transitioning into an incubator […]
Move to Portland proves a boon for All Stars Plumbing owner
Move to Portland proves a boon for All Stars Plumbing owner Portland’s business climate and its business community have been pretty rosy for Byron Ricks since he established All Stars […]
Emerio Design continues to grow, give back to the community
Emerio Design continues to grow, give back to the community Neil Fernando, PE, started Emerio Design in 2005 with a focus on providing civil engineering services for land development. The […]
Sigma Consultants Group offers broad array of IT services
Sigma Consultants Group offers broad array of IT services Venky Ramakrishnan is a highly skilled IT professional with nearly three decades of experience in computer programming, analysis and design. Over […]
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- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
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- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
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