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Oregon AI Accelerator launches second cohort with 14 startups
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The Oregon AI Accelerator has opened its second cohort at Portland State University, bringing 14 AI-native startups into an 11-week program that ends with Demo Day on Dec. 17. The class spans healthcare, infrastructure, government, and workforce…
Emra Nation builds beverage innovation career at The Oregon Fruit Company
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Emra Nation, a National Accounts Manager and Culinary Development Specialist at The Oregon Fruit Company, is being recognized for nearly two decades of foodservice experience and her work with major restaurant brands.
HireMe debuts AI-plus-human hiring platform at Velocity 2026
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HireMe launched at Velocity 2026 in Los Angeles, unveiling a free worker service and employer subscription model designed to connect career planning, training and hiring support.
Oregon father sues former Apple and Amazon director over alleged child abduction
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An Oregon father has filed a civil lawsuit in Multnomah County Circuit Court accusing former Apple and Amazon director Ralph Zazula of helping finance and conceal his son’s abduction for 14 months.
Sightline and Army research center team up on AI target tracking
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Sightline Intelligence has signed a CRADA with DEVCOM AvMC to develop and test mission-specific AI for target recognition and tracking using Army operational data.
Heidi Hawk reshapes builder finance through resilience and reinvention
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Heidi Hawk, Regional Vice President of Builder Finance at Dunmor, has built a national career spanning real estate, construction, private lending and capital strategy.
Sokolove Law Gives $2,500 to Providence Cancer Institute for Mesothelioma Research
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Sokolove Law donated $2,500 to Providence Cancer Institute in Portland to support cancer research and mesothelioma care, tying the gift to a Hood to Coast relay team that includes firm nurse Andi Lowe. The donation underscores how local…
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…
Budget Movers outlines rainy-season moving safeguards in Beaverton
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Budget Movers says its Beaverton crews adjust home and office moves for Oregon’s wet season by protecting floors, timing loading around storms and using storage when weather disrupts the schedule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pinnacle Estate Planning wins Estate Planner of the Year award
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Pinnacle Estate Planning has been named Estate Planner of the Year by the Consumer Ratings Institute after earning 218 client reviews and a perfect 5.0-star average.
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.
The Coffee Shops name 2026-27 MetalCoffeeShop influencers
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The Coffee Shops has named its 2026-27 MetalCoffeeShop Influencers, a group of contractors, association leaders and service providers who will share monthly insights for the metal construction industry.
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