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City of Roses

Portland is known as the City of Roses and is home to the International Rose Test Garden.

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Portland is famous for its food cart scene.

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11:00 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Champions Honest Representation and Community Support for the Restaurant and Hospitality Workforce12:54 PM ET Founder Nio DiPietrantonio Explains Why 86 DEFEAT Refuses to Glorify Burnout in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry12:49 PM ET The Industry Chews People Up. 86 Defeat Is Here for the Ones Still Standing.12:30 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Shines a Light on the Unsung Workforce Behind Every Restaurant Meal and Every Perfectly Poured Drink10:30 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™: A Brand Built From the Back of the House4:39 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Grace of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere10:46 PM ET 86 DEFEAT Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Heart of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere5:44 PM ET Ethiopia Prime Leads Purelight Coffee Lineup as Bootstrapped Brand Redefines Online Specialty Coffee for a New Generation12:00 AM ET Coastal Timepieces, LLC Highlights the Enduring Appeal of Tangible Luxury Assets as Collectors Seek Long-Term Value9:31 PM ET Author Michael Hallier Releases Documented System Behind Self-Coached Progression to a Leg Press Exceeding Machine-Rated Capacity11:00 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Champions Honest Representation and Community Support for the Restaurant and Hospitality Workforce12:54 PM ET Founder Nio DiPietrantonio Explains Why 86 DEFEAT Refuses to Glorify Burnout in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry12:49 PM ET The Industry Chews People Up. 86 Defeat Is Here for the Ones Still Standing.12:30 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Shines a Light on the Unsung Workforce Behind Every Restaurant Meal and Every Perfectly Poured Drink10:30 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™: A Brand Built From the Back of the House4:39 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Grace of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere10:46 PM ET 86 DEFEAT Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Heart of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere5:44 PM ET Ethiopia Prime Leads Purelight Coffee Lineup as Bootstrapped Brand Redefines Online Specialty Coffee for a New Generation12:00 AM ET Coastal Timepieces, LLC Highlights the Enduring Appeal of Tangible Luxury Assets as Collectors Seek Long-Term Value9:31 PM ET Author Michael Hallier Releases Documented System Behind Self-Coached Progression to a Leg Press Exceeding Machine-Rated Capacity
11:00 AM ETOct 13, 2026

GC Tactical Programs Now a Hiring Prerequisite Across Private Security and Personal Support Sectors as Employer Adoption Surges

GC Tactical's training programs have become a standard hiring requirement for organizations employing security guards, CCTV monitors, personal support workers, and nurses. The company's empl…

GC Tactical
5:26 PM ETOct 12, 2026

United in Style Sets Its Sights on Becoming a Recognizable Name in Apparel

An independent apparel brand is working to carve out its own place in the clothing industry, with a focus on individuality, self-expression and ambitious plans for the future.

United in Style
5:04 PM ETOct 12, 2026

Lone Wolf Art Files for Federal Trademark Protection as Wildlife Brand Expands Into Full Lifestyle Product Line

Lone Wolf Art has filed for federal trademark protection while rapidly scaling its product catalog beyond art prints into apparel, accessories, footwear, and drinkware. The brand now offers…

Lone Wolf Art
4:44 PM ETOct 12, 2026

Ocean Rise Coffee Introduces Specialty Coffee Line Rooted in Intention, Ethical Sourcing, and Ocean-Inspired Calm

Ocean Rise Coffee, a specialty coffee brand founded by a registered nurse from Nebraska, is gaining attention for its distinctive ocean-inspired identity and purpose-driven approach to coffe…

Ocean Rise Coffee
4:33 PM ETOct 12, 2026

As Teacher Compensation Debates Intensify, Author Emerson De Oliveira Presents AI-Driven Side Business Models Built for Educators

With ongoing national conversations about educator pay and financial strain, Emerson De Oliveira's book The Teacher's Income Plan offers six structured business models that teachers can buil…

The Teacher's Income Plan: 6 AI-Powered Side Businesses You Can Build in 90 Days Without Losing Your Summer
4:26 PM ETOct 12, 2026

Find Your Coast® Apparel Expands Its Buy 1, Plant 1 Initiative to Support Coastal Ecosystem Restoration Nationwide

Find Your Coast® Apparel is scaling its Buy 1, Plant 1 program, linking every purchase to tree planting efforts that support coastal ecosystems. The initiative reflects the brand's ongoing c…

Find Your Coast® Apparel
4:20 PM ETOct 12, 2026

From Home Studio to Record Label: Mark Allen's Journey as Founder of Hustle Legend Records Highlights Independent Music Ownership

Mark Allen's path from independent artist and producer to founder of Hustle Legend Records illustrates a growing movement toward creative ownership in hip-hop. With full control of his maste…

Hustle Legend Records
4:16 PM ETOct 12, 2026

Waggy World Pet Steps Attract Cross-Generational Customer Base as Blackstar Unlimited LLC Reports Strong Sales Trajectory

Blackstar Unlimited LLC reports that its Waggy World pet steps product has gained traction among a diverse audience of men, women, and teens. The company credits its accessible pricing and p…

Waggyworld.net
2:58 PM ETOct 12, 2026

Lumaris Photo Makes Passport and Visa Photos Easier With Online Ordering and Free U.S. Shipping on Printed Orders

Lumaris Photo offers an online photo preparation service that lets customers take passport, visa, and ID photos from home or anywhere with a suitable background and lighting using a smartpho…

Lumaris Photo
2:43 PM ETOct 12, 2026

Smart Tech House Launches Online Store Bringing Automation Solutions to Families Seeking More Time Together

Smart Tech House has officially launched its online retail store, offering a curated selection of smart home products designed to simplify daily routines for homeowners. The new Shopify-base…

Smart Tech House
2:30 PM ETOct 12, 2026

Cherry Essentials Unveils Comprehensive Re-Brand With Handcrafted Beauty, Hair, and Lifestyle Collections

Cherry Essentials has announced a strategic re-branding initiative that unifies its handcrafted clean beauty and hair care lines under a single, nature-designed lifestyle brand. The re-brand…

Cherry Essentials
2:30 PM ETOct 12, 2026

4Knines and Mopar MoPaw Partnership Signals Growing Demand for Purpose-Built Pet Travel Products in Auto Industry

The collaboration between 4Knines, LLC and Mopar on the MoPaw product line reflects a broader shift in the automotive accessories industry toward purpose-built solutions for the millions of…

4Knines, LLC