The Portland metro area is seeing significant growth in the software industry and in clean technology. Which is a great thing because the unemployment currently sits at 10%. But the forecast job growth for 2011 is 3.4%. Clean technology includes things like energy efficiency, electric vehicle
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06/09/2011
The city of Tigard is looking to put a mass transit rail line that runs between Portland and Sherwood. Some locations have been identified that are believed to be able to support a MAX line in the future. The possible line would run along Pacific Highway and hopefully relieve some of the commute
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06/02/2011
In 2012 Portland Farmers Market is hoping to turn into a year-round operation. They are currently looking for a space about 8,000 - 9,000 square feet that is covered, has access to public transportation, accessible by truck, have water and electricity and allow vendors to deliver there. The ide
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05/26/2011
A survey was done to see which cities people considered to be "on the edge" and Portland, OR came in 4th! Beat only by San Francisco, Boston and Denver, Portland ranked well in categories like culture, alternative sports and LEED-certified building. Other factors included housing, and housing a
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05/25/2011
April Residential HighlightsWhile sales activity was down in April 2011 compared with April 2010, average and median sale prices increased compared with the previous month of March 2011. Closed sales were down 17% in April 2011 compared to April 2010. Pending sales were down 33%, and new listings
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05/20/2011
