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Available commercial space and a market for little luxuries at home were silver linings of 2020.

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How a Washougal Man, Known as "The Blind Woodsman," Became a TikTok Star

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Local Business

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Small Business

Rally the Troops, Enchanted Forest Needs Us

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10/29/2020 By Eden Dawn

Save Our Shops

Here's How You Can Help Portland's Small Businesses Right Now

PDXSOS offers a few tips to help you support small businesses, and most of them won't cost you a dime.

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Food News

At the Grocery Store, a Push to Re-Up Hazard Pay

Employees at New Seasons say the pandemic's not over, so their bonus pay shouldn't be either.

08/27/2020 By Julia Silverman

Black Lives Matter

Black-Owned Businesses: Service Directory

Portland Monthly's guide to Black-owned companies to hire for just about any job you need done.

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How We’re Coping

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Coronavirus

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Business

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07/07/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Unemployment

A Staffer Alleges Mismanagement in the Unemployment Office Affecting Thousands of Claims

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Coronavirus

Businesses in Portland Finally Open Back Up, But Who Knows for How Long?

A few days after Multnomah County entered phase one, it's not yet business as usual.

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Business Talk

Are You a Portland Company Committing to Working for Racial Justice?

Lori Caldwell has some advice for you.

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Black Lives Matter

Buy from These Black-Owned Portland Brands

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What Now?

Bertony Faustin of Abbey Creek Winery Is Seizing the Moment Amid Coronavirus

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