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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.

On the Wire
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 PM ET ProofChalice721 Highlights Nature-Inspired Design Themes Across Full Product Lineup of Apparel, Bags, and Home Decor11:30 AM ET Legacy Strike 75 Brings a Generational Fishing Formula to Modern Anglers Through Fat Basset Bait and Tackle Company11:00 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 PM ET ProofChalice721 Highlights Nature-Inspired Design Themes Across Full Product Lineup of Apparel, Bags, and Home Decor11:30 AM ET Legacy Strike 75 Brings a Generational Fishing Formula to Modern Anglers Through Fat Basset Bait and Tackle Company
11:30 AM ETOct 7, 2026

StayShare Vacations Helps Families Access Discounted Resort Vacations Through Promotional Travel Partnerships

StayShare Vacations helps couples and families discover affordable vacation opportunities through partnerships with resorts and hospitality providers. By participating in qualifying resort p…

IntelliShare LLC dba StayShare Vacations
11:00 AM ETOct 7, 2026

Breeze Blends LLC Earns Consistent Five-Star Customer Ratings as Demand Grows for Clean-Ingredient Gourmet Seasonings

Breeze Blends LLC continues to earn top ratings from customers who value the brand's commitment to all-natural, gluten-free seasonings with no artificial additives. The company's growing pop…

Breeze Blends LLC
4:30 AM ETOct 7, 2026

As Millions of Newcomers Take Up Fishing, a Carlsbad Captain With 38 Years on the Water Revives His Mentor's 75-Year-Old Formula

Richard Castaneda of Fat Basset Bait and Tackle Company says the knowledge that shaped his career was passed down person to person, and he wants the next generation of anglers to inherit it.

Fat Basset Bait and Tackle Company
11:36 PM ETOct 6, 2026

FitPerfectAI Launches Photo-Based Sizing Technology to Eliminate Online Apparel Return Frustrations for Shoppers Worldwide

FitPerfectAI introduces an innovative approach to online clothing purchases by using a few quick photos to generate accurate sizing recommendations across brands and fabrics. The technology…

FitPerfectAI.com
11:23 PM ETOct 6, 2026

Old Daddin' Celebrates Later-in-Life Parents With a Brand Built on Pride, Humor and Belonging

Old Daddin' and its companion brand Old Mommin' have grown from one unforgettable comment in an ultrasound room into a family-run company serving thousands of later-in-life parents across th…

Old Daddin'
11:12 PM ETOct 6, 2026

Summer's Family Finds Launches Online Shop Bringing Together Home, Kids, Pet, and Lifestyle Products in One Destination

Summer's Family Finds has officially launched as a new online shopping destination designed to simplify product discovery for families. The store curates affordable and practical items acros…

Summer's Family Finds
11:04 PM ETOct 6, 2026

Hustlepedia.store Expands AI-Powered Business Platform to Help Entrepreneurs Build, Create and Launch Faster

Hustlepedia.store is expanding its growing library of practical, affordable resources built for entrepreneurs, content creators, and small business owners navigating the rapidly changing wor…

Hustlepedia.store
10:49 PM ETOct 6, 2026

Woman-Owned Maui Brand Woo Woo Crystal Co Reimagines Self-Care With Refillable Car Diffusers and Tiny Rituals On the Go

Woo Woo Crystal Co is reimagining everyday self-care with refillable, crystal-infused car diffusers and Tiny Rituals On the Go, designed to help people find a little calm within the chaos of…

Woo Woo Crystal Co LLC
9:55 PM ETOct 6, 2026

Alexandra Danielle Enlists Grammy-Winning Engineer Chris Lord-Alge for Emotionally Charged New Single "Beautiful Tragedy"

Independent singer-songwriter Alexandra Danielle unveils her latest single "Beautiful Tragedy," a rock/pop anthem that dives into the addictive nature of toxic relationships and self-destruc…

Alexandra Danielle
9:08 PM ETOct 6, 2026

Mother-Daughter Business 4 Ever Crafting LLC Creates Unique Gifts with Handcrafted Soy Dessert Candles, Layered Paper Shadow Boxes, Apparel and More

4 Ever Crafting LLC is a mother-daughter small business creating distinctive gifts with a focus on handcrafted 100% soy dessert candles and intricate layered paper shadow boxes, alongside a…

4EverCrafting.com
8:49 PM ETOct 6, 2026

Nordara Sauna Expands Home Sauna Collection, Bringing the Spa Experience Into Everyday Living Spaces Nationwide

Nordara Sauna is redefining how homeowners think about personal relaxation by offering a curated collection of indoor and outdoor saunas designed for residential use. The company is making i…

Nordara Sauna
8:44 PM ETOct 6, 2026

Ruddock Bros Introduces New Line of Handcrafted Knives and BBQ Tools Designed for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Ruddock Bros has expanded its collection of handmade knives and barbecue accessories, offering distinct designs that reflect a bold Texas aesthetic. The new products cater to both serious pi…

Ruddock Bros