Exciting news: after a year-long certification process, Fair Planet Advisors has been recognized as a certified B Corporation. They are the third B Corp in the Columbia River Gorge and new members of B Local PDX, with 135 B Corp members in Oregon and SW Washington. There are currently over 4,550 Certified B Corporations in 78 countries and over 150 industries that believe that business can and must be a force for good. B Corp explains it best, “While Systems are complex, the truth is they were built by people, so they can be changed by people. After all, humanity is interdependent with one another and with the planet.” They wish…
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Second Mile Marketplace & Food Hub
Food Hub Plant sale Saturday, April 23, 10am to 2pm 11819 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA Local farms offer starts of veggies, berries, perennials. Reasonable prices, variety, sustainably grown, and supporting local farms! Hot coffee, hot cocoa, and treats made in the Second Mile kitchen For more info: secondmilemarketplace.com The Marketplace is a well-equipped, licensed commercial kitchen offering kitchen rental, storage, meeting space, and business development assistance. Our mission is to help creative food entrepreneurs launch, grow and thrive in their food businesses. The Food Hub is an online shopping platform where you can find the freshest and most unique food products from around Southwest Washington. Pick and choose from a variety of products that…
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Dirt Hugger Opens Landscape Yard
749 Snipes St, The Dalles, OR Mon -Fri 8am – 4pm 541-946-3478 Dirt Hugger, located in The Dallesport, WA, has produced organic compost since 2010 using locally available feedstocks such as fruit, wood, and beer yeast. They use their organic compost as the base in many soils and potting mixes. Each soil product is available in bulk, bags, or totes. They also offer rock, gravel, and a full line of landscape barks. Custom blends are also available. Their products are also available at retail outlets in The Dalles, Hood River, Bingen. Goldendale, Portland, Vancouver, and Boring For more info: www.dirthugger.com
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Mill Store Remodels and Expands Product and Class Offerings
Store Updates Aim to Encourage Creativity, Learning, and Community Connections Pendleton Woolen Mills, the lifestyle brand with roots as a Pacific Northwest woolen manufacturer since 1863, announces the completion of a renovation of their Mill Store located at 8500 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Portland, OR. Highlights of the renovation and expansion include: • New signage, deck, stairwell, and fresh exterior paint using Pendleton Blue with National Park Stripe trim, as seen from SE McLoughlin Boulevard. • An expanded selection of Made in the USA wool fabrics and mill materials. • Extensive and engaging educational displays focused on how wool is used in crafts and home décor. • Coming 2022: Classroom space…
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Nichols Garden Nursery has Moved
After seventy years, Nichols Garden Nursery has moved from Millersburg on the outskirts of Albany to Philomath, Oregon, on Highway 20/34 across from the Philomath Museum. While Nichols Garden Nursery is primarily a mail-order garden seed company, visitors are always welcome. In addition to the physical relocation, Nichols’ online store has been updated for a better customer experience. The improved website should run faster and smoother. This family business is now in its third generation. New Address 1136 Main St. Philomath, OR 97370 New Mail Address PO Box 1299 Philomath, OR 97370 For more info: nicholsgardennursery.com
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Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary Opens
109 West 7th Street Downtown Vancouver, WA Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary is beyond excited to announce that they are finally opening on May 22nd, 2021! Everyone is invited to come and check out their new space; young, old, tea connoisseur, tea skeptic – everyone is welcome at Dandelion. In addition to an ever-expanding variety of teas, they will offer tea lattes, loose herbs, natural skincare products by Gifts From the Earth, baked goods by Chandelier Bakery, pieces by local artists, honey, candles, jewelry, and more fun goodies! You can check out their website as well as their Instagram and Facebook pages for our hours and fun announcements. See you soon…
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Oregon Tradeswomen’s 2021 Career Fair
Thank you for your interest in Oregon Tradeswomen’s Annual Career Fair, one of the most exciting and engaging career fairs in our region dedicated to the construction industry! In 2020, we had to cancel our event due to COVID-19, and with the continued unknowns for large events in 2021, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our annual Career Fair again this year. This decision was not made lightly, as each year, this incredible event connects thousands of students and jobseekers to the wide variety of exciting careers in the skilled construction trades. NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center 16021 NE Airport Way, Portland Oregon’s Construction Industry has a shortage of…
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ELEVATE Business 2020
Business is shifting to a triple bottom line approach (caring for people and the planet while making profit), are you ready for this shift?
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The Snowpants Rule
My mind reeled me back across the decades to packaging up my son and his brother in hats, boots, mittens, and snow pants to be protected from the harsh, Vermont winter.
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How to Set a Financial Plan for Your Homestead Business
Proper planning can help your homestead business endure the long haul, even when challenges come your way.
