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Archive for June, 2018

Restaurants making profits off their restrooms

By Oregon Small Business Association Restaurants and bars in New York City, facing higher costs such as from minimum wage hikes, are selling use of their restrooms and space in their buildings to bring in extra money.

NIKE banned from helping Iran team

By Oregon Small Business Association Iran’s National Soccer team scrambled to find footwear only a few days before competing in the World Cup in Russia this month after Nike announced it could no longer supply the team with boots because of economic sanctions.

10 key factors in baseball coming to Portland

By Oregon Small Business Association A group that includes a former Nike vice president and the former television voice of the Portland Trail Blazers wants to build a major league-ready ballpark.

Marijuana boom forces license halt

By Oregon Small Business Association An overwhelming response from people seeking to grow and sell recreational marijuana has prompted the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to temporarily halt processing of new applications for licenses.

Portland scores high on two start-up rankings

By Oregon Small Business Association Foundation This year, Portland ranks as the ninth best city in the United States for entrepreneurs and start-ups, and the eleventh best city for women to start a business.