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January Feature Friday Round-Up

By Faith Alcaraz Lackey | Jan 30, 2023

The New Year is finally here! On the idea of trying new things, we hope that our #FeatureFridays have given you some inspiration this first month of 2023.  Sister Products We chose Sister Products as our first #FeatureFriday of 2023! Joyce McNair was inspired by her mother’s passion for artisanship to start Sister Products. After […]

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Make 2023 a “Hell Yes!”

By Ann Smith | Jan 26, 2023

New year, new you. New year resolutions. Word of the year. Phrase of the year. The list of annual clichés and expectations goes on. As January quickly set in, I immediately found myself in a sea of scheduling: work conferences, family vacations, team offsites, kid activities. While excited for what lies ahead, I was quickly […]

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December Feature Friday Round-Up

By Faith Alcaraz Lackey | Jan 9, 2023

Every Friday on Instagram, we feature one of our favorite Portland-based small businesses. For our final Feature Fridays of 2022, we featured two stellar businesses — be sure to check them out! Modern Provisions Modern Provisions is a unique marketplace that brings local artisans’ wares together under one roof. Located in SE Portland, Modern Provisions sells goods […]

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November Feature Friday Round-Up

By Devyn Yocom | Nov 30, 2022

Every Friday on our Instagram, we feature different women-owned, BIPOC, or LGBTQ+ Portland-based small businesses. Here’s a roundup of the businesses that we featured in November — we hope that you love them as much as we do!  Soul Chai This #FeatureFriday we’re excited to highlight Soul Chai, a vibrant, spiceful and sustainably focused chai […]

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Mastering The Art of Designing and Delivering Strategies That Stick

By Lisa Hildebrandt | Nov 2, 2022

In today’s rapidly evolving business climate, leaders in nearly every industry are compelled to think more creatively, broaden their horizons, strengthen their aptitude for adaptability, and explore all possibilities. This can leave even the savviest communications pros asking themselves: How can we think differently? How can we exude gravitas and energy in client meetings? How can […]

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October Feature Friday Round-Up

By Devyn Yocom | Oct 28, 2022

Every Friday on our Instagram, we feature different women-owned, BIPOC, or LGBTQ+ Portland-based small businesses. Here’s a roundup of the businesses that we featured in October — we hope that you love them as much as we do!  Natalia Eve Art  Natalia is a local Portland artist. Inspired by femininity, movement and self-expression, Natalia creates […]

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September Feature Friday Round-Up

By Devyn Yocom | Sep 29, 2022

Every Friday on our Instagram, we feature different women-owned, BIPOC, or LGBTQ+ Portland-based small businesses. Here’s a round-up of the businesses that we featured in September—we hope that you love them as much as we do!  Ranger Chocolate  Established in 2014, Ranger makes premium chocolates, beverages, granola, caramel sauces and a variety of other tasty […]

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August Feature Friday Round-Up

By Devyn Yocom | Sep 1, 2022

Every Friday on our Instagram, we feature different women-owned, BIPOC, or LGBTQ+ Portland-based small businesses. Here’s a roundup of the businesses that we featured in July—we hope that you love them as much as we do!  Ritual And Fancy  Founded by Shakira Mongul, Ritual + Fancy uses therapeutic-grade, ethically sourced materials to create luxurious aromatherapy […]

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Press Releases Still Working in 2022 

By Kyle Mallory | Aug 22, 2022

Press releases are dead. Long live press releases!   Historically, press releases have proven a valuable vehicle for delivering client news to media of all ilk.   Even in 2022, with the myriad of ways in which we communicate with each other – social media, email, phone, digital platforms of all kinds – press releases still matter […]

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July Feature Friday Round-Up

By Devyn Yocom | Jul 29, 2022

Every Friday on our Instagram, we feature different women-owned, BIPOC, or LGBTQ+ Portland-based small businesses. Here’s a roundup of the businesses that we featured in July—we hope that you love them as much as we do!  Bridge Nine Candles  Founded by Chelsea Arvesen, Bridge Nine Candle Co. features hand-poured, all-natural soy wax candles with 100% […]

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