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Portland is known for creativity, food, craft beverages, design and outdoor and athletic brands. The Portland Press Room carries official releases from across the Portland metro and from companies with news for the Pacific Northwest.

City of Roses

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

Sportswear

Some of the world’s best-known athletic brands are headquartered in the Portland area.

Food carts

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 Generation5:26 PM ET United in Style Sets Its Sights on Becoming a Recognizable Name in Apparel5:04 PM ET Lone Wolf Art Files for Federal Trademark Protection as Wildlife Brand Expands Into Full Lifestyle Product Line11:00 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 Generation5:26 PM ET United in Style Sets Its Sights on Becoming a Recognizable Name in Apparel5:04 PM ET Lone Wolf Art Files for Federal Trademark Protection as Wildlife Brand Expands Into Full Lifestyle Product Line
11:00 AM ETSep 8, 2026

Spirit of Willow Redefines Backyard Living With a Wellness-First Approach to Outdoor Luxury Products and Intentional Home Design

Newly launched brand Spirit of Willow brings a wellness-first philosophy to the outdoor living market, offering a curated selection of saunas, cold plunges, hot tubs, fire pits and fountains…

Spirit of Willow
10:59 PM ETSep 7, 2026

The Posh Brush Studio Redefines Furniture Refinishing as a Fine Art, Transforming Discarded Pieces Into Contemporary Heirlooms

The Posh Brush Studio, founded by furniture artist Annelise Brody, is gaining recognition for an approach that treats furniture refinishing as a legitimate art form rather than simple restor…

The Posh Brush Studio
10:40 PM ETSep 7, 2026

Chicago Bears Fans Find a New Digital Home for Stadium Construction Updates at Indiana Bears Progress

Indiana Bears Progress is rapidly becoming the go-to online destination for Chicago Bears fans seeking detailed, reliable updates on the construction of the team's new Northwest Indiana stad…

Indiana Bears Progress
10:35 PM ETSep 7, 2026

Rick's by Design Redefines Affordable Fashion with Curated Collections Designed to Empower Women Every Day

Rick's by Design is making stylish, high-quality fashion accessible to women of all budgets by curating trend-forward collections that blend confidence with affordability. The brand's missio…

Rick's by Design
10:29 PM ETSep 7, 2026

New Consumer Guide Caught in the Crossfire Introduces S.A.V.E. System, 50 Strategies and a 30-Day Plan for Navigating Tariff-Related Costs

Kevin Fichtner has released Caught in the Crossfire, a practical consumer guide designed to help households in Canada and the United States make better purchasing decisions as tariffs, trade…

Shop Fichtner
10:20 PM ETSep 7, 2026

Coffee 'n' a treat Combines Bold Ugandan Robusta Coffee, Premium Chocolates, and Reusable African Cloth Packaging for a One-of-a-Kind Gift

Startup Coffee 'n' a treat is launching a gift-ready coffee experience that pairs Ugandan Robusta with Ferrero Rocher chocolates inside vibrant, washable African cloth bags. The brand aims t…

Coffee 'n' a treat
10:15 PM ETSep 7, 2026

From Trusted Recommendations to Retail: Registered Nurse Launches Scented With Naj, an Online Destination for Designer and Niche Fragrance

Scented With Naj is an independent online fragrance retailer founded by registered nurse and longtime fragrance enthusiast Najah. Built from years of sharing trusted fragrance recommendation…

Scented With Naj
10:08 PM ETSep 7, 2026

EllaVerra Boutique Debuts New Arrivals of One-of-a-Kind Occasion Gowns for the Woman Who Refuses to Blend In

EllaVerra Boutique has released its latest New Arrivals collection — a curated lineup of statement gowns and dresses built for weddings, galas, birthdays, and every milestone moment worth dr…

EllaVerra Boutique
8:53 PM ETSep 7, 2026

Gene-Yes Merchandise Launches Online Store Offering Fresh Variety of Unique Daily Living Products for All Consumers

Gene-Yes Merchandise has officially opened its online storefront, introducing a curated selection of unique products designed to serve the everyday needs of a broad consumer audience. The ne…

Gene-Yes Merchandise
8:50 PM ETSep 7, 2026

Job Rescue Launches Free Follow-Up Service That Writes Invoice and Quote Chases for Small Service Businesses

Job Rescue is a new service designed to help tradespeople and small service businesses get paid faster by automating the follow-up process on outstanding quotes and invoices. The platform re…

Job rescue
7:22 PM ETSep 7, 2026

FREDY ALBERTO RECINOS: From the U.S. Navy to Pro Hiker — American Senate Honors Veteran, Feminist Champion, and New Face of U.S. Pro Hiking

"Every experience I have had — from the fire stations on Navy training grounds to the soccer fields of my youth to the communities I have served through faith and nonprofit work — has taught…

FREDY ALBERTO RECINOS (WWW.FREDYRECINOS.COM)
3:52 PM ETSep 7, 2026

Snackee Paws Launches Premium Pet Product Line Rooted in Family Mission and Community Giving

Snackee Paws, operated by Praja Global LLC, introduces a carefully crafted line of pet products designed with thoughtfully sourced ingredients and striking packaging. The brand combines a de…

Praja Global LLC DBA Snackee Paws