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The Oregon Coast Guide launches affordable local ads for coastal businesses
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The Oregon Coast Guide has launched a community-focused advertising platform for Oregon Coast businesses, aiming to help local shops, restaurants, farms, services and events reach residents and visitors.
Patricia Cane turns serotonin research into thriller SNAPS
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Patricia Cane says her novel SNAPS began as a boredom project on a snowy day and grew into a 225-page suspense story about science, criminal law and moral responsibility.
Business Impact NW names 10 finalists for IMPACT Pitch 2026
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Business Impact NW selected 10 finalists from more than 200 applicants across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington for IMPACT Pitch 2026. The small-business competition wraps Oct. 1 in Seattle, where each category winner will receive a $10,000…
Cheyanne Larsen-Glenn builds a photography and social media business around authentic storytelling
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Cheyanne Larsen-Glenn, owner of Lars Creative Co. and Lars Social Co., is being highlighted by Influential Women for her work in wedding photography and social media management.
Sisters of the Valley expands into Oregon with new cultivation partner
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Sisters of the Valley is moving into Oregon through a partnership with Southern Oregon growers Emily Gogol and Ryan Burns, setting up the California company’s first Oregon-grown cannabis crop for dispensary shelves.
Oregon Fruit names Carrie Blomquist president
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Oregon Fruit Company promoted Carrie Blomquist to president on July 22, 2026, putting her in charge of the family-owned processor’s next phase of foodservice and fruit-for-beverage growth.
Navy veterans group urges asbestos victims to seek senior-lawyer representation
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The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Advocate is urging Navy veterans, shipyard workers and their families to call for help after a mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer diagnosis.
Alpha IT flags IT management strain for Oregon businesses
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Alpha IT says Oregon businesses are facing growing pressure to keep cloud systems, software, email and voice networks working together without disruption.
NatureConnect launches fund to expand children's access to the outdoors in Central Oregon
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NatureConnect has launched the Youth Nature Access Fund to help Central Oregon children get more access to outdoor learning, field trips, transportation, and camp scholarships.
medZERO adds new employer clients as demand for financial wellness benefits grows
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medZERO said Salt & Straw, Leatherman Tool Company, Easterseals Louisiana and Goodwill Industries of Kansas have joined its platform as employers look for ways to help workers afford care.
Bull City Freight launches one-desk freight model in Oregon
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Bull City Freight Inc. has launched in Tualatin, Oregon, with a single-desk freight model that bundles consolidation, customs, warehousing and transportation into one shipment record.
FluentPet says dogs first say ‘outside,’ cats say ‘treat’
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FluentPet analyzed more than 50 million button presses from roughly 2,160 dogs and cats and found clear patterns in first words, word order and regional adoption.
medZERO raises new funding to expand interest-free healthcare financing
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medZERO closed a new investment round on July 2, 2026, adding Jumpstart Nova and Elevate Capital alongside returning backers to scale its interest-free healthcare financing platform for U.S. workers.
The Forge plans Central Oregon’s first year-round two-sheet ice facility
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The Forge Community Iceplex announced plans for a 70,000-square-foot nonprofit ice complex in Bend, Oregon, backed entirely by community investment.
Next Play Wealth launches to guide clients through financial transitions
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Portland-based Next Play Wealth launched June 30, 2026, combining financial planning, tax strategy, investment management, and 401(k) guidance for people navigating career changes, retirement, and other major life events.
SME honors manufacturing researchers and engineers at NAMRC 54
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SME recognized top researchers, engineers and students at the 54th North American Manufacturing Research Conference at Penn State University on June 18, 2026. Awards highlighted work in sustainable manufacturing, real-time monitoring, and bold new…
Amplified Renovations lands No. 26 on Portland Business Journal growth list
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Amplified Renovations, Corp. was ranked No. 26 on the Portland Business Journal’s 2026 Fastest Growing Private 100 Companies list after posting 348% revenue growth from 2023 to 2025. The Portland-based remodeler says the recognition reflects…
Portland attorney Michael Colbach earns 2026 Oregon Super Lawyers honor
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Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach was named to the 2026 Oregon Super Lawyers list for the 15th straight year, placing him among the top 5% of attorneys in Oregon.
ACPMP marks 20 years of appendix cancer walks, nears $2.5 million for rare cancer research
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The Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its signature walk series this June, with events in seven U.S. locations and more across the country.
AsReader gets federal ID codes to chase bigger U.S. contracts
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AsReader has received a CAGE code and Unique Entity ID, clearing the RFID and barcode company to bid on larger federal and Defense Department contracts.
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