The conventional way to grow a services business is to add people. Royston G King argues that this produces a firm whose margins never improve with size and whose quality gets harder to hold together every year. Here he explains what he built instead. Asked about being named to
Same-day business funding is more accessible than many business owners realize before they look into it. The qualification standard rests on what the business currently earns rather than on what it has historically documented or owned, which opens the market to businesses that credit-first or collateral-first evaluation leaves out.
Amtrak Seattle-Portland service remains disrupted after the Aug. 2 fire at the vacant Centennial Mills property in Northwest Portland restricted passenger rail traffic near Portland Union Station. The disruption matters for Pacific Northwest travelers because several trains are now buses, two trips are canceled, and normal rail service has
Portland redevelopment projects covering the Lloyd Center, Broadway Corridor, OMSI District and Lower Albina continue moving through planning and infrastructure phases while developers evaluate higher construction costs and financing conditions. The projects remain central to long-term housing and neighborhood redevelopment plans across the city. Key Takeaways Major redevelopment districts
Claims about artificial intelligence saving time are easy to make and hard to verify. Joel Yi prefers to point at a number from inside his own company. DeployAIBots, the Miami based firm he founded, reports reclaiming more than 150 hours of work each week by running its own technology
How Espresso Mio Helps Businesses Deliver Consistent, Premium Coffee Experiences The coffee industry is evolving rapidly. While handcrafted espresso remains an essential part of café culture, today’s coffee businesses face new challenges that demand smarter solutions. Labor shortages, rising operating costs, increasing customer expectations, and the need for speed
A fire heavily damaged multiple floors of the vacant Centennial Mills site in Northwest Portland, drawing a large response from Portland Fire & Rescue. The incident required crews to contain the blaze at the historic property while investigators began examining the cause and assessing the extent of the damage.
By: Jacob Anderson When Disaster Strikes the Pacific Northwest When disaster strikes a property, whether a burst pipe in a family kitchen or a multi-floor flood in a commercial complex, the clock begins ticking immediately. Property owners are often thrust into a race against structural deterioration, mold growth, and
Portland General Electric plans to seek a residential rate increase that could add $8.33 to average monthly power bills beginning July 1, 2027. The proposal remains subject to Oregon regulatory review. This report explains the projected household impact, the infrastructure work behind the request and how data center costs
Hillsboro city leaders approved a 120-day moratorium on new data center development, temporarily halting new applications while reviewing future land-use regulations. The decision follows months of public concern over industrial land use, tax incentives, electricity demand, and the rapid expansion of data centers in the city. Key Takeaways Hillsboro
Portland’s flood safety fee began appearing on city utility bills July 1, 2026. A typical single-family household pays $3.60 on a 90-day bill, while businesses follow a percentage-based formula. The charge supports regional levees, pumps, and drainage systems. This report explains the cost, purpose, billing method, and available assistance.
A bank decline is one lender’s answer to one application at one point in time. It is not a verdict on the business’s fundability. Understanding what a bank decline actually means, why the direct lending market evaluates differently, and what specific steps convert a bank decline into a same-day
Documentation is the work nobody wants to do and everybody wishes existed, according to Dr. Connor Robertson, founder of Elixir Consulting Group and host of The Prospecting Show. Writing SOPs from scratch is time-consuming and typically gets deprioritized in favor of anything more urgent. Robertson argues AI does not
Portland City Council considered a series of budget restoration measures and related ordinances during its July 15 meeting, addressing funding for essential city services, operational priorities and community programs. The actions could affect city services, permitting, transportation initiatives and other municipal operations. Key Takeaways Portland City Council reviewed supplemental
Portland City Council has set the 2026 sale-price cap for its Homebuyer Opportunity Limited Tax Exemption at $455,000. A separate proposal affecting about 700 unsold, fee-exempt homes remains pending. The measures show how city officials are balancing buyer affordability, builder incentives, and efforts to move existing housing inventory. Key
Self-promotion is unavoidable for anyone building a business, but his pieces often touch on a more interesting question: how to do it honestly. The entrepreneur tends to treat self-promotion as an ethical as well as a strategic matter, and his approach reflects a belief that the honest version is
By: S Syler Richard Fallquist Retired from Actuarial Science and Then Did Something Quietly Radical: He Read Everything and Wrote Down What He Found There is a moment that many thoughtful people reach somewhere in the middle of a busy professional life when they look up from the work
Canadian entrepreneur and digital creator Saan Enzo has expressed an interest in connecting with the creative community in Portland, Oregon. Known for his background in social media, digital marketing, and business, he sees the city as a place where creativity and independent thinking continue to thrive. With a growing
Greater Portland Inc. has started the search for a new president and chief executive officer after Monique Cardwell announced her departure to lead the Delaware Prosperity Partnership. The leadership transition comes as the regional economic development organization continues its work supporting business growth and investment across the Portland metropolitan
Portland drivers face several nighttime traffic disruptions in July as crews close sections of I-5 and northbound I-205 for bridge, sign, paving, and safety work. The scheduled closures affect central Portland, Oregon City, and West Linn, with signed detours and additional lane restrictions planned around both major corridors. Key
Portland Parks & Recreation has taken another step toward developing a new park in the Slabtown neighborhood by starting the planning process for a vacant lot in Northwest Portland. The project requires environmental cleanup before construction can begin and will include community engagement as planning moves forward. Key Takeaways
In crowded markets, the businesses and individuals that stand out are increasingly those recognized as thought leaders, the voices people turn to for insight and perspective in their field. Royston G. King argues that establishing thought leadership is one of the most powerful ways to build authority, attract opportunities,
Portland City Council is preparing to consider two housing proposals that would expand a homebuyer property tax exemption and temporarily adjust eligibility rules for certain affordable homes. City officials say the measures are intended to encourage affordable housing development and help qualifying homes reach buyers more efficiently. Key Takeaways
Portland Arts Week has opened as a four-day celebration featuring dozens of free events across downtown, the Pearl District and the Central Eastside. Organized by local arts leaders, the festival connects residents with galleries, museums and public activities while encouraging greater participation in the city’s cultural community. Key Takeaways
