From multi-week courses to single workshops, a variety of small business education opportunities are available to all entrepreneurs more...

"Local business make our region great. And loving local businesses just got sweeter." —Supportland Neighborhood Notes recently sent out more than 75 Supportland rewards cards loaded with points as a thank you to those that filled out our reader survey. And in response, we got a few questions, like “How do you use this thing?” Supportland co-founder Katrina Scotto di Carlo isn’t caught off guard: more...

With Portland’s ubiquitous farmers markets, a committed locavore “foodie” movement, and the great luck of being located in the Willamette Valley—home to some of the most fertile soil on the planet—how could the Rose City possibly face any food security issues? But the facts don’t lie. According to the Multnomah Food Action Plan, adopted by the County Board of Commissioners in January 2011, there are more...

Event date: Feb 14, 2012

Event location: Portland's best indie businesses

On Valentine's Day, over 30,000 Portlanders will get a big hug from the local economy when their Supportland points will magically be worth double. From midnight to midnight on 2/14/12, cardholders will be flocking to supportland.com where they can get rewards that may have previously been beyond their grasp. Perhaps a Soak and Sauna Pass at Common Ground? Sewing Machine Service at Modern Domestic? Or maybe $50 towards a tattoo at more...

Event date: Mar 17, 2012

Event location: Cook Park, Tigard

Uberthon presents the Walk, Run 5k or 10k events at Luckython on March 17th located in Cook Park, Tigard. The race benefits the Booster Club from Sherwood High School. The morning event is a Kids Race, 1k, 5k, and 10k. The event is for fun, competition, or fitness. Everyone falls within one of these categories, so come and enjoy. To register please visitwww.uberthons.com/luckythonsherwood. more...