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Orca Security just acquired Opus, Portland Startup Week 2025 draws to a close, Columbia River Pitch applications are due, and Demolicious heads north. All this and more in Portland startup news. Let's get into it…PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS- NedSpace in the Portland Business Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/inno/stories/inno-insights/2025/05/14/inside-portlands-reimagined-nedspace.html- Mike Ulin leaves Paxton https://pioneeringthoughts.substack.com/p/turning-the-page-reflecting-on-paxton- Columbia River Pitch applications are due May 20 (I said May 19) https://www.tieoregon.org/pitch-oregon/columbia-river-pitch- Demolicious Seattle https://www.meetup.com/demolicious-portland/events/307831573/- Chatting with Juan Barraza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIW_DF6rTW4PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS 00:00 Unicorn Orca Security acquires Opus01:23 Portland Startup Week 2025 ends02:45 See you at the Portland Startup Week 2025 closing party…?03:09 Celebrating AANHPI startup founders and community leaders06:07 NedSpace featured in the Portland Business Journal 08:15 Paxton founding CTO is moving on to something new09:49 Columbia River Pitch applications are due 10:40 Demolicious Seattle 12:40 The Long Con with Juan BarrazaFIND RICK TUROCZY ON THE INTERNET AT…- https://patreon.com/turoczy- https://linkedin.com/in/turoczy- Portland startup news on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-oregon-startup-news-silicon-florist/id1711294699- Portland startup news Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2cmLDH8wrPdNMS2qtTnhcy?si=H627wrGOTvStxxKWRlRGLQ- The Long Con on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-con/id1810923457- The Long Con on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/48oglyT5JNKxVH5lnWTYKA- https://bsky.app/profile/turoczy.bsky.social- https://siliconflorist.substack.com/- https://pdxslack.comABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog, newsletter, and podcast that covers entrepreneurs, founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet.ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ----------Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). All because of a blog. Weird.https://siliconflorist.com#pdx #portland #oregon #startup #entrepreneur

The Portland Business Journal's latest project explores how federal executive orders, tariffs, and funding cuts are affecting daily life across Oregon. They're sharing stories from all of Oregon's 36 counties, showing how these policies are reaching people in urban centers, coastal towns, and rural communities alike. Today, we're talking with editor Suzanne Stevens about what her team uncovered in conversations across the state. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 12th episode: League of Women's Voters Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between the on-again-off-again tariffs and the cancellation of federal funding, Oregonians across the state are affected by the many changes coming from the federal government. Reporters at the Portland Business Journal set out to take the temperature of business, nonprofit and political leaders across the state, three months into the Trump administration. Elizabeth Hayes, reporter for the Portland Business Journal, joins us to share what they found out.

Portland is facing a serious housing crisis, but at the same time, over 30% of office space in the central business district sat vacant at the end of 2024. Now many people are eyeing those empty buildings for conversion into housing. But it's not easy. Today, Sara Edwards of the Portland Business Journal is talking to executive producer John Notarianni about two big commercial-to-residential renovation projects getting underway downtown, and what they can tell us about the future of our city's housing crunch. Join City Cast Portland at the 503 Day Block Party, Saturday, May 3, at downtown Portland's Ankeny Alley!! Details and RSVP here. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 21st episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST PaintCare Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: The traditional infusion care experience is overdue for a consumer-centered transformation. Our next guest, Torben Nielsen, is leading this revolution as CEO and Co-Founder of Uptiv Health. With 15+ years building innovative healthcare solutions and executive experience at retail giants like LEGO, Torben brings a unique consumer-first perspective to healthcare delivery. After successful leadership roles at ZoomCare and HealthSparq, he's now reimagining infusion care for patients with chronic conditions through Uptiv Health's retail-based centers. The platform combines comfortable, private treatment suites with a comprehensive digital experience that extends care beyond the infusion chair. Join us to discover how Uptiv Health is delivering spa-like experiences at half the cost of hospital settings while setting a new standard for whole-person care in the $150 billion infusion market. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Uptiv moves infusion care from hospitals to retail locations, offering a "spa-like" experience at 40-70% lower cost.Private suites and a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio help achieve a remarkable 99 NPS score.90% of patients use Uptiv's app for appointment management, messaging, and health data access.Beyond infusion, Uptiv provides whole-person care including behavioral health screening and therapy services.Raising Series A funding to expand, while seeking partnerships with health systems to shift biologics to retail settings. About our Guest: Torben is the CEO and Co-Founder of Uptiv Health, a fast-growing tech-enabled infusion care platform providing in-person and virtual infusion and chronic condition management services. Prior to Uptiv, Torben was CEO of ZoomCare, an on-demand retail & virtual healthcare platform, scaling it to the largest primary and urgent care provider in the Pacific Northwest serving 350,000+ patients annually. Prior to ZoomCare, Torben co-founded a software-as-a-service company, HealthSparq, in 2012 and grew it to the second-fastest-growing digital health company in the US in 2016. Before entering healthcare, Torben held executive roles in technology and consumer companies like XEROX and LEGO. His leadership was recognized by the Portland Business Journal as "Executive of the Year" in Oregon in 2021. Links Supporting This Episode: Uptiv Health Website: CLICK HERETorben Nielsen LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREUptiv Health LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form:

$24M VC raised by two startups, $100k prize for a new Oregon UAS "counter drone" competition, Portland Business Journal coverage, a bunch of free events coming up, and more. PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS- Portland Business Journal: Where are they now…? https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/inno/stories/news/2025/02/20/pitch-black-where-are-they-now.html- March: Where are they now…? https://www.meetup.com/pie-portland-startup-community/events/306123862/- April community event https://www.meetup.com/pie-portland-startup-community/events/305535888/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events-  @OregonUASAccelerator  $100k competition https://oregonuas.org/pages/proven-in-pendleton-cuas-challenge- Shotsy https://shotsyapp.com/- Beneficial Ownership Information https://fincen.gov/boi- Please vote https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr3kn9tUJ4uPnLfsudMlX4w/community?lb=UgkxEjhw3hKTzAT6eBuz_ES133uHWAyKVAxwPORTLAND STARTUP NEWS00:00 Portland startup news intro00:26 Portland Business Journal covers startup founders2:04 Upcoming events4:50 Oregon UAS counter drone challenge 9:45 Perceived boundaries in Portland cultural12:00 Intel spin out raises capital14:00 Shotsy raises capital18:35 Beneficial Ownership Information is due March 21, 202521:12 I could use your inputFIND ME ON THE INTERNET AT…- https://patreon.com/turoczy- https://linkedin.com/in/turoczy- https://bsky.app/profile/turoczy.bsky.social- https://siliconflorist.substack.com/ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog, newsletter, and podcast that covers entrepreneurs, founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet.ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ----------Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). All because of a blog. Weird.https://siliconflorist.com#pdx #portland #oregon #startup #entrepreneur

Portland General Electric, PacifiCorp, BPA and other electricity providers throughout the West are weighing two new "day-ahead" energy market proposals. It’s important because the choice could cost electricity consumers billions over the next decade. Pete Danko wrote about this for the Portland Business Journal and joins us to explain.

Dr. Erica Zelfand is the executive director of Right to Heal, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering people around psychedelic healing and other life-saving techniques that conventional medicine has ignored. Dr. Zelfand's training and skill set span the spectrum of both conventional and natural approaches. She treats people of all ages and stages of life, from newborns to those approaching the end of life. Areas of focus within her family practice include: autoimmunity, endocrinology, and integrative mental health. She is deeply committed to patient-centered, root-cause-oriented, nature-honoring approaches to healing. Dr. Zelfand is also a facilitator of therapeutic psycho-spiritual experiences, and regularly lectures on psychedelic science at medical institutions worldwide. She also trains practitioners in person and online, and is listed in the Portland Business Journal as a psilocybin trailblazer. Dr. Zelfand loves sharing her knowledge, her reverence for nature, and her zesty sense of humor with her colleagues, her patients and clients, and audiences of all sizes worldwide. She is also a fan of dark chocolate and group hugs. To learn more and connect, please visit www.DrZelfand.com. Topics covered in this episode:  Leaving the conventional medical system Challenges of running a private practice Setting boundaries and working smarter Insight to help navigate the “friends and family” policy Understanding acid reflux & why so many in our community struggle with it Addressing antisemitism in the psychedelic community Links & Resources:  Visit Right To Heal to learn more about one-on-one health consultations  Visit Rise Up Journeys to learn more about retreats! Find Dr. Zelfand on Facebook Find Dr. Zelfand on Instagram The House Call Vet Academy Resources:  Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!  Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course   Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison   Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.  Get House Call Vet swag!  Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 1st-2nd, 2025!!!!!! Music:  In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.  Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.  Thank you to our sponsors!  Chronos  O3 Vets  This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel   

Dr. Erica Zelfand is the executive director of Right to Heal, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering people around psychedelic healing and other life-saving techniques that conventional medicine has ignored. Dr. Zelfand's training and skill set span the spectrum of both conventional and natural approaches. She treats people of all ages and stages of life, from newborns to those approaching the end of life. Areas of focus within her family practice include: autoimmunity, endocrinology, and integrative mental health. She is deeply committed to patient-centered, root-cause-oriented, nature-honoring approaches to healing. Dr. Zelfand is also a facilitator of therapeutic psycho-spiritual experiences, and regularly lectures on psychedelic science at medical institutions worldwide. She also trains practitioners in person and online, and is listed in the Portland Business Journal as a psilocybin trailblazer. Dr. Zelfand loves sharing her knowledge, her reverence for nature, and her zesty sense of humor with her colleagues, her patients and clients, and audiences of all sizes worldwide. She is also a fan of dark chocolate and group hugs. To learn more and connect, please visit www.DrZelfand.com. Topics covered in this episode:  Dr. Zelfand's inspiring journey into integrative mental health Exploring integrative mental health philosophy The mental health crisis in the veterinary field The connection between depression and inflammation Unpacking the "Illusion of Healing Responsibility" Depression, psychedelics, and pathways to recovery Challenges within the healthcare system, both human & veterinary Links & Resources:  Visit Right To Heal to learn more about mentorship calls for fellow practitioners Visit Right To Heal to learn more about one-on-one health consultations  Visit Rise Up Journeys to learn more about retreats! Find Dr. Zelfand on Facebook Find Dr. Zelfand on Instagram The House Call Vet Academy Resources:  Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!  Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course   Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison   Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.  Get House Call Vet swag!  Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 1st-2nd, 2025!!!!!! Music:  In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.  Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.  Thank you to our sponsors!  Chronos  O3 Vets  This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel   

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the dwindling prospects of Oregon landing more tech jobs, our new city leaders' stance on much-needed climate action, and our city starting to tow vehicles without notice. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's Friday news roundup are Portland Business Journal reporter Malia Spencer and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Oregon's Chance for Semiconductor Hub Diminished by Trump Victory, Intel Tension with Biden Administration [Oregonian]  One Last Chance for Hillsboro and Oregon To Win Big Tech Lottery With Trump's Influence Shrinking Our Chances [Hillsboro Herald]  Will a Fresh Batch of City Leaders Transform Portland's Climate Leadership? [Portland Mercury] Portland's Impending Environmental Disaster [City Cast Portland]  State Puts Hold on Zenith Energy's Controversial Air Permit Process in Surprise Move [Oregonian]   PBOT Starts Towing Vehicles Without License Plates or VINs Without Warning [OPB]  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 15th episode: MUBI - You can start streaming for 30 DAYS FREE at mubi.com/citycast  Habitat for Humanity Portland Region ReStores Forrit Credit Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kent Lewis is the Managing Partner at Anvil Unlimited, specializing in advising businesses on digital marketing strategies.   He co-founded his first digital agency within four years and faced his first termination as a co-founder just a year and a half later.   He's also an accomplished speaker and writer, contributing to publications like Smart Brief and Portland Business Journal, and serves as an adjunct professor at Portland State University.   Kent emphasizes that employee retention and engagement hinge on workers feeling empowered, valued, and impactful.   Kent also shares his approach to leadership, defining being a CEO as helping foster a movement that meets societal needs rather than merely focusing on profit.   Kent highlights the importance of prioritizing employee well-being and development - organizations can cultivate a more engaged and productive workforce. LinkedIn: Kent Lewis  Website: Kent J Lewis  Other sites: pdxMindShare   Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

What a week in Portland Oregon startup news. One company secured more than $100 million in PE. Another secured $9.2M in VC. And there's still a ton of other Portland startup news to cover. As well as a secret story that I can't yet reveal. PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS Icon $9.2M https://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-dea... PayRange PE deal https://payrange.com/news/ridgeview-p... Portland Business Journal on PayRange https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/... Pitch Latino Portland 2024 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitch-la... TODOS Media    / @todosmedia   Haasan Hates Portland ‪@JumptownTV‬ Bend Venture Conference https://bendvc.com UpStart Collective https://upstartcollective.org PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS 00:00 Crazy week in Portland startup news 01:19 ‪@iconsavingsplan375‬ raises $9.2M in venture capital 04:18 ‪@PayRange‬ lands a 9 figure Private Equity investment 08:02 Pitch Latino Bend and Pitch Latino Portland 11:50 Portland Water 12:41 ‪@watchtodos‬ 16:24 Bend Venture Conference 19:29 First Friday and Hacklandia 22:20 Big news for small business in Portland is coming Friday afternoon 24:45 Thank you so much for hanging out with me

Hearings on the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons ended on Tuesday in Portland. The grocery chains argue that the merger is necessary for them to compete with non-traditional grocers like Costco, Amazon and even Dollar General. But the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the deal in federal court in Oregon on the grounds that it would harm workers and consumers. Lawsuits against the merger are also slated to begin soon in Washington and Colorado. In the meantime, U.S. District Court Judge Adrienne Nelson’s ruling on the Oregon case is expected to have significant implications for the deal. Elizabeth Hayes has been following the proceedings as a reporter for the Portland Business Journal. She joins us with more details on what she heard over the past few weeks. 

U.S. Bank announced they will not be renewing their lease at the U.S. Bancorp Tower, more commonly known as "the Big Pink" in downtown. While they are moving out of downtown, the regional headquarters will remain in Portland and will now be found at the Columbia Center in Northeast Portland. The banks four branches and their client center will remain downtown at 900 Southwest 5th Avenue. Still, people are expecting an economic hit from the headquarters leaving the downtown area. “These are hundreds of employees that are going to be leaving downtown; that's going to affect restaurants, the bars, the ancillary businesses that work with US Bank," said Andy Giegerich, managing editor of the Portland Business Journal. "The vacancy rate downtown right now is 31%, according to Colliers, and so that means 1 out of every 3 office spaces is empty," he continued. City commissioners also were not thrilled about the news. “It's disappointing, but it tells us where our work is cut out for us, to keep investing and doubling down in community safety, public safety," said Commissioner Carmen Rubio. "It's never a good time, especially right as we're trying to recover in our economy." During Thursday's city council meeting, Mayor Ted Wheeler also said that the news was disappointing, and they tried to work through issues with U.S. Bank and Unico, the property owner, but the bank still made the decision to not renew. In a statement, U.S. Bank does not address any issues and instead provided this reasoning for the decision to move to northeast Portland: "In the simplest terms, the decision came down to a confluence of factors — an expiring lease on our space in the building, a reevaluation of our space in 24 key markets we have identified for future growth like Portland, and the availability of a nearby facility that the bank owns where we would accommodate our teams that are not client-facing. These changes have no impact on the way through which most in the local community engage with us, our branch presence in Portland and the surrounding area." In a separate statement to the Portland Business Journal, U.S. Bank also said no employees will lose their jobs. They also said that all employees will move to other locations around town by the end of the year. The city also noted how since the pandemic, many businesses have left downtown and are aware crime and the issue of homelessness contribute to some. However, they said there have been improvements. “Downtown is getting cleaner; it is safer than it was two years ago, but it's not nearly where it was in 2019," said Commissioner Rene Gonzalez. “We have to dramatically change the environment in our city in terms of tax burden and public safety." During the city council meeting and in a statement, the mayor explained more businesses have come to Portland in recent years, and crime has dropped a bit. Part of the statement from the mayor's office reads: "We are continuing to see promising data trends in crime rates, a 16% increase in business openings in 2023 (including Hoka, The Ritz Carlton, SoHo House, and Daimler Truck North America), notable increases to downtown foot traffic, progress on homelessness, and we led in the development of a business tax incentive to encourage businesses to lease office and retail space." Despite this, Wheeler also said it's likely more businesses will leave the area, but also urged the public to keep an optimistic view of the city. Close Ad

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the Fred Meyer strike as the biggest grocery merger ever is debated in a local court, the frantic wrangling over plans as Measure 110 officially comes to an end, and the sky-high costs of building renovations as Portland Public Schools resume classes. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week's Friday news roundup are Malia Spencer of the Portland Business Journal and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today's Episode: FTC Trial Continues: Exec From Specialty Grocer Sprouts Called as Witness Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger [

We all know that success in the classroom relies on powerful and innovative technology. That's where CTL comes in. For over 35 years, CTL has manufactured and serviced award-winning cloud computing solutions that today empower schools in more than 55 countries. From Chromebooks to Chromebox and Google Meet, CTL offers a complete range of solutions to keep students, teachers, and administration both learning and productive. CTL works side-by-side with you, increasing IT efficiency with customized configurations and comprehensive lifecycle services. And, recently, CTL achieved B Corporation™ certification for their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. If you're looking for a true partner to help innovate your next ChromeOS success, visit CTL at CTL.net. In this episode, I chat with Erik Stromquist from CTL. Erik is the CEO of CTL and shares some insights on the new Chromebook Plus. This device must meet some rigorous requirements in order for it to be name the “Chromebook Plus”. He discusses who this device is for, how it came to be, and CTL's vision on how it could be used in school settings. This is a great conversation and believe me, this device is a one of a kind Chromebook! Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites About Erik Stromquist Erika Stromquist serves as CEO of CTL, overseeing all domestic and international operations. Currently, he directs product strategy, account expansion, operational efficiency, and growth strategy. Under his leadership, CTL has won numerous awards for its products, growth, and community involvement. Before becoming CEO, Erik served in multiple critical roles at CTL, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Erik holds degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Oregon and completed Cornell's Executive Leadership Program in 2016. In addition, Erik is a licensed CPA and serves on several executive and advisory boards, including Intel's Customer Advisory Board and Western Oregon University's Finance Committee. Erik was recognized by the Portland Business Journal on the prestigious 40 under 40 list, which identifies rising business stars. Erik enjoys running, playing music, and spending time with his family in his spare time. He lives in Portland, OR, with his wife and identical twin boys Nikko & Viggo. Connect With CTL And Erik Stromquist CTL Website: https://ctl.net CTL On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ctl-corporation/ The Book Is Officially Out! My first book “Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons” is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones! Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon

Content warning: Today's episode discusses the sexual abuse of a child.  Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the death of a disgraced Oregon politician, the capture and arrest of the accused traffic enforcement camera shooter, and the new recycling service hitting the curbside of some Portland area residents. Joining me on this week's Friday news roundup are the managing editor for the Portland Business Journal, Andy Giegerich, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Former Mayor and Governor Neil Goldschmidt Dies at 83 [Willamette Week]  Neil Goldschmidt's Sex-Abuse Victim Tells of The Relationship That Damaged Her Life [Oregonian]  Donate To The National Sexual Violence Resource Center [nsvrc.org] Man Accused of Shooting Portland Traffic Cameras Racked Up 4 Speeding Tickets in Less Than 3 Months [KGW]  Portland Debuts Curbside Battery Recycling Service for Some Residents [Willamette Week]  Is Recycling Plastic Actually Useless? [Portland Monthly]  Battery Recycling [Portland.gov] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this June 14 episode: 6th Annual Edgefield Brewfest June 21 - 23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the state of our restaurant industry, Gov. Tina Kotek's $376 million housing package that lawmakers approved, and how much housing prices in Portland have jumped in the last four years. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's Friday news roundup are Portland Business Journal reporter Malia Spencer and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed in Today's Episode:  Expanded Ticket To Dine Launched To Bring Portlanders Out To Eat [Portland Business Journal

Top Stories1. Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems⁠PSBJ article ⁠(Spirit Aerosystems)⁠Seattle Times article⁠ (NTSB)2. In-N-Out coming to WA⁠The Columbian article⁠3. Pfizer shuts down Seagen facility⁠PSBJ article⁠4. Phase Genomics gets grant from Gates Foundation⁠Geekwire article⁠5. Are college athletes employees?⁠AP News article⁠Co-Host Rob Smith:Rob is the Executive Editor for the Seattle Magazine and the Seattle Business Magazine. Prior to this he was the Editor-in-Chief for the Puget Sound Business Journal and the Editor-in-Chief for the Portland Business Journal along with some consulting and freelance work.Host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: theweeklyseattle@gmail.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

The Nine Figure Mindset: Achieving Over 100 Million in Net Worth Brandon Dawson, Cardone Ventures – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1025 Brandon Dawson A respected and sought-after lecturer and CEO advisor on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business-building strategies, Brandon Dawson specializes in creating value for businesses operating in industries with poor single- or multi-unit economies of scale, industry consolidation, or increasing large-scale competition. Brandon believes that people move businesses, and therefore is dedicated to helping his clients, colleagues, and employees achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals. As the founder of Audigy Group, Brandon grew the company from $500,000 in revenue in 2005 to approximately $35 million in 2016, when he sold it for $151 million—77 times—EBITDA on the basis of its model for fast, scalable business growth, which incorporates unique business operations methodologies, technology platforms, and leadership and performance development programs. The Portland Business Journal honored Audigy as one of its Fastest Growing Private Companies for six consecutive years. Inc. chose Audigy five times as a member of the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000; twice as a winner of the Inc. Hire Power Award for outstanding success in job creation; and twice as one of the Top 100 Places to Work. Brandon has twice been named a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Pacific Northwest. At the age of 29, Brandon listed Sonus Corporation and rang the Opening Bell on the American Stock Exchange, as the founder of Sonus. He served as its CEO for seven years, raising $38 million in four equity transactions and $20 million in strategic debt financing. He acquired over 100 businesses, creating the Sonus Network of over 1,000 locations. In addition to these accomplishments, Brandon has identified and negotiated over $750 million in a variety of real estate and other financial transactions as a partner, principal, and representative. Most recent, Brandon Co-Founded Cardone Ventures and 10X Health with Grant Cardone. Cardone Ventures has gone from a pure start up 45 months ago, to generating over $150 million in revenue with no outside capital, debt, or funding. This was done by using the elements Brandon teaches and applies in his business. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Brandon Dawson about achieving over 100 million dollars in net worth. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How wealth isn't created overnight, so patience is key. - Why you don't need a college education to break out and build something significant. - How resilience and the ability to identify patterns of decision-making can lead your business to success. - How there are seven specific breakpoints to scale a business from zero to $125 million in revenue and what they are. - Why having a good mentor and coach is vital to starting and scarling a successful business. Connect with Brandon: Guest Contact Info Links Mentioned: ninefiguremindset.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Canzano delivers a message to parents in youth sports, plus P.J. Carlesimo talks Pac-12 hoops and '92 Dream Team memories and Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman gets honest about his coaching future in Eugene. Portland Business Journal's Demi Lawrence details her conversation with Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty concerning the potential MLB to PDX efforts to bring a stadium to the RedTail Golf acreage in Washington County. Subscribe for great content.

John Canzano talks to Demi Lawrence of the Portland Business Journal about her conversation with Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty and what it means in the ongoing developments for the Portland Diamond Project's attempts to purchase the RedTail Golf Course acreage from the City of Portland and the local impacts on bringing baseball to the area. Subscribe for great content.

For some downtown Portland business leaders, the new year is a time for optimism. Some say government attention on the area, like an emphasis on the region through the Central City Task Force convened by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, could mean positive changes for downtown. Jonathan Bach is a real estate and finance reporter for the Portland Business Journal. He recently wrote about the outlook for downtown business leaders and joins us to share what he’s been hearing from them.

On this episode we are joined by Demi Lawrence of Portland Business Journal to celebrate her winning the Co-Sportswriter of the Year award in the state of Oregon. Demi is just the 4th woman in the states history to win the award that dates back to 1959!

This week in Portland Oregon tech and startup news, I'll cover PitchBlack 2024, WordCamp US 2024, AI Portland, a list of Portland and Oregon startups to watch, Oregon Venture Fund, and more. PORTLAND TECH AND STARTUP NEWS 00:00 Portland Oregon startup and tech news for the week ending Dec 15 2023 00:30 PitchBlack 2024 https://pitchblackpdx.com 01:43 AI Portland - Artificial Intelligence meetup https://www.meetup.com/ai-portland/ 02:43 WordCamp US 2024 Portland Oregon https://www.instagram.com/p/C0t--MjrlNL/ 04:34 Portland Business Journal 2024 startups to watch https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/inno/stories/awards/2023/12/13/startups-portland-venture-capital-2024.html 05:33 Oregon Venture Fund origin story https://oregonventurefund.com/perspectives/2023/12/6/origin-story 06:44 Portland startup Radious sees substantial Bay Area growth https://hello.radious.pro/blog/radious-grows-bay-area 07:53 Pew Research on 2023 teen social media habits https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2023/12/11/teens-social-media-and-technology-2023/ 08:56 Get some rest ABOUT SILICON FLORIST ---------- For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog and podcast that covers founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet. ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ---------- Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). All because of a blog. Weird. https://siliconflorist.com #portland Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/the-headlines Photo courtesy PitchBlack. Used with permission.

Metro Councilor Chrisinte Lewis has had an extensive career in Oregon politics. A Portland Business Journal "40 Under 40" honoree, she graduated from Reed College and quickly entered the world of political organizing. She has worked as campaign manager for former Senate President Peter Courtney, former State Rep. and Multnomah County Commissioner Jules Bailey, and several ballot measures. She also worked on the "official side" (non-campaign) for then-Speaker Tina Kotek, the City of Portland, and the Bureau of Labor and Industries. In 2018, she was elected as a Metro Councilor representing a large district including much of Clackamas County and parts of Multnomah and Washington.    In this episode, we talk about Christine's career in politics and how Metro intersects with the most important policy issues facing the Portland area today: housing, homelessness, transportation, and more.

Ride Report got acquired. Built Oregon shares a list of gift boxes for your holiday giving. Oregon Entrepreneurs Network held their annual awards ceremony, and other Portland startup news. https://siliconflorist.com PORTLAND OREGON STARTUP NEWS Ride Report acquired https://inrix.com/press-releases/inrix-acquires-ride-report/ Portland Business Journal startups to watch in 2024 https://siliconflorist.com/2023/11/14/portland-business-journal-seeks-startup-suggestions/ Hello, Portland startup community: Tracy Chao https://siliconflorist.com/2023/11/14/hello-portland-startup-community-im-tracy-chao/ Built Oregon holiday gift box list https://siliconflorist.com/2023/11/14/searching-for-a-locally-sourced-gift-box-this-holiday-season/ Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Awards https://www.oen.org/2023/11/16/2023-oregon-entrepreneurship-awards-winners-announced/

Today on City Cast Portland we're talking about dubious crime rate data, the Portland Police Bureau's new independent monitor, and Portland General Electric's rate hike (yet again). Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's news roundup are Portland Business Journal reporter Malia Spencer and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed in Today's Episode: ‘It's Gotten Worse:' Lower Crime Rates Belie Portland's Actual Picture [Portland Business Journal

www.CPOPLAYBOOK.comEpisode TranscriptAboutIn Part 2 of our episode series, we take a closer look at fairness, benefits, and HRIS systems, with a focus on both established giants like IBM and Workday, as well as emerging players looking to make their mark. We also explore companies that are expanding their product offerings to meet the changing demands of the HR landscape.*Tobias Kennedy, President at Montage Insurance & Chief Strategy Officer at Bene AppTobias is the President of Montage Insurance Solutions, the CEO of Simpolicy Insurance, the Host of The HIT Podcast and the Chief Strategy Officer at Bene App Inc. Tobias has won several awards from various business publications including, among others, the “Most Trusted Advisor Award” in 2015, as well as the “Leaders of Influence'' award in 2023. His professional career spans nearly two decades of working with companies to assist them in crafting their insurance policies.Robert Sheen, Founder & CEO at TrusaicTrusaic is a leading software company focused on pay equity, DEI, and healthcare. Prior to Trusaic, Robert founded First Capitol Consulting in 1999, serving over 5,000 global, national, and regional companies. In 2003, he founded and chartered US Metro Bank, which is currently valued at over $1 billion. In 2006, he partnered with Intuit to develop TaxAdvantage, a tax-centric data solution for Intuit's 1.4 million customers.Nathan Christensen, CEO at MineralMineral is the HR and compliance leader for more than 1 million small and mid-size businesses nationwide. Nathan has been named a “Game Changer” in the HR field by Workforce magazine and was selected by the Portland Business Journal as a member of the “Forty Under 40” class. Nathan holds degrees from Stanford University and The University of Chicago Law School.Ben Mandelstein, Worldwide Sales Leader at IBM watsonx OrchestrateBen is a passionate and innovative business leader, possesses a wealth of expertise in guiding clients towards the utilization of distinctive technology solutions for seizing fresh business prospects. His keen understanding of the distinctive challenges and advantages inherent to emerging technologies equips organizations to strategically prioritize technology solutions that offer maximal value.Lester Lee, VP, Partnerships at LatticeLester is currently VP of Partnerships at Lattice, and was previously the company's first Head of Revenue. In between his two tours at Lattice, Lester co-founded a Y Combinator-backed startup (Slapdash, acquired by ClickUp). He started his career in Enterprise sales at Microsoft before building revenue teams at progressively smaller and earlier startups.Aashna Kircher, General Manager of Talent Product at WorkdayAashna is responsible for the overall strategy and performance of the Talent Product suite, which includes Help, Journeys, Learning, Onboarding, Peakon, Recruiting, and Talent. She joined Workday in 2014 and has spent the last ten years in numerous roles building enterprise products for some of the world's largest companies. Aashna holds an MBA at Harvard University and a BS in Psychology from Duke University.*Be a guest on the showAll media inquiries: media@cpoplaybook.com

For Bend and other Oregon startups, it's High Desert Innovation Week in Bend, Oregon, with Bend Venture Conference (BVC) and more. But that's not the only thing in Oregon startup news, this week. There's stuff in Portland startup news, as well. Portland startup news, this week https://siliconflorist.com Bend Oregon High Desert Innovation Week https://www.hdinnovationweek.com/ Built Oregon + Cultivate Bend = Built Festival 2023 https://siliconflorist.com/2023/10/19/built-to-bend-collaboration-with-cultivate-bend-culminates-in-successful-built-festival-2023/ Bend Outdoor Worx (BOW) Venture Out https://www.bendoutdoorworx.com/ Bend Venture Conference (BVC) https://www.bendvc.com/ Chaos Town https://www.youtube.com/@chaostown Hello Portland startup community https://siliconflorist.com/2023/10/18/hello-portland-startup-community-im-erik-blanchard/ Pitch Latino 2023 https://www.latinofounder.com/ KGW features Finnegan the Dragon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs8xbACrjq4 TiE XL Boot Camp https://siliconflorist.com/2023/10/18/need-the-basics-for-building-a-startup-or-maybe-just-a-refresher-course-tie-xl-boot-camp-may-be-the-answer/ Portland Business Journal on venture capital in Oregon 2023 https://siliconflorist.com/2023/10/18/portland-business-journal-on-portlands-lackluster-q3-funding/ Climate Curious https://www.climatecurious.co/ a16z Techno Optimist Manifesto https://a16z.com/the-techno-optimist-manifesto

Kathleen Stuart has held many of the top jobs in the Oregon Democratic campaign world--deputy director for the Senate Democratic Leadership Fund, Executive Director for FuturePAC, and head of the Democratic coordinated campaign effort in 2018 (where Gov. Kate Brown won by 6 points). She now owns her own firm, Stuart Collective, and was recently selected as one of the Portland Business Journal's 40 under 40.   In this episode, we talk about Kathleen's relatively rapid promotions in the political world, and her career trajectory from private sector public relations to politics. We cover how caucus campaign committees work, and what the "coordinate campaign" does. We also talk about compensation for public officials (legislators, judges, and statewide officials) and her recent piece in the Oregon Way called: "Where can Oregon step up to support women serving in office?". For more information on Kathleen, you can visit: www.stuartcollective.co  

A PR pro and a journalist? It's a tale as old as time. On this week's episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Ann sits down with Portland Business Journal's Malia Spencer to discuss her perspective on being a woman in journalism, how AI is affecting the communications industry and reasons to feel optimistic about Portland's community and future. She also dives into her favorite tip for PR pros (hint: you can look it up), advice for aspiring journalists and why it's not always a bad idea to let people underestimate you.

John Canzano breaks down Damian Lillard's non-answers to Marc Spears on the Trail Blazers and his trade request, plus reporter Demi Lawrence of the Portland Business Journal details the latest in the sexual harassment lawsuit against NIKE and Josh Newman of the Salt Lake Tribune shares the latest on Utah Utes football one week from their season-opener vs Florida. USC football legend John Papadakis stops by the show and Anna brings the 5 at 5. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

John Canzano speaks with reporter Demi Lawrence of the Portland Business Journal about the latest developments in the ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit against NIKE, what comes next, and the future sale of the Portland Thorns. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

The 35-story, $600 million Ritz-Carlton Portland is preparing to open this summer. It will be home to some of the most expensive real estate this city has ever seen. So how do we feel about this new slice of Portland ultra-luxury? We'll break it down with Portland Business Journal real estate reporter Jonathan Bach and Suzette Smith, culture editor of the Portland Mercury. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tax burdens are piling up for small business owners in Portland as they face fees from the city, county and state. Some owners say they regret investing in Portland and wish they had set up shop in Washington instead. For those who choose to stay in Oregon, tax burdens are smaller in Lake Oswego and Beaverton. And in Multnomah County, a May ballot measure could mean more taxes for businesses. Pete Danko reported on these issues for the Portland Business Journal. He joins us with details.

Today we're talking about restaurant break-ins, the legislative fight over rent control, and oyster-stealing green crabs. Host Claudia Meza is joined by two colleagues from the Portland Business Journal: managing editor Andy Giegerich and reporter Malia Spencer. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome Jarvis Sam founder a leading voice in the world of diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I), CEO & founder of The Rainbow Disruption, and former head of DEI at Nike. In a thought-provoking and wide-ranging conversation we discuss the business imperative behind being more welcoming to various communities and the range and contours of diversity. We touch both on the theoretical frameworks and well as the practical realities of driving meaningful change through strategy, operations and optimization. It's a veritable Masterclass in one of the most important leadership issues of our time.But first we open with the latest retail news with a discussion of the continued volatility and uncertainty in the wake of gyrations in the banking industry. Then we dip into earnings reports from Nike, Williams-Sonoma, On Running, and Chewy, before turning out attention to Foot Locker's just announced “Lace Up Strategy.” The latest news from Bed, Bath & Beyond is decidedly mix as their stock sinks below $1, but they are having success re-leasing many of the stores they've closed. We wrap up with news from the Great White North as Zeller's is relaunched and tidbits are released from Nordstrom Canada's bankruptcy filing.About JarvisJarvis Sam is the CEO and Founder of the multi-services DEI firm Rainbow Disruption and the former Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Nike Inc. He was recently named Forbes 30 Under 30 in Sports class of 2021 as well as Portland Business Journal's 40 Under 40. In his previous role, he oversaw a team of people focused on driving diverse representation, inclusive leader and social justice education, professional development and the ecosystem of promoting and creating a culture of belonging inside and outside of Nike.Prior to being named CDEIO at Nike, Jarvis held various roles focused on acquiring new talent capabilities for the company and driving large programs, partnerships and initiatives aimed at impacting representation and accelerating the flow of Nike's diverse talent pipelines. Additionally, he led Nike's candidate experience and talent attraction/ employer branding efforts – driving best in class approaches and strategies to amplify the company's employment voice and obsess the candidate.Jarvis frequently liaised with the sports marketing function and product teams to execute on key initiatives with signature Nike athletes like Serena Williams and League partners like the WNBA and NFL. Prior to Nike, Sam worked as the first Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Snap, Inc., (Snapchat) where he was accountable for building the company's first ever D&I strategy, all whilst driving key technology recruiting approaches to scale the company 6x through IPO. Before that, Sam worked at Google as a Diversity Program Manager and led part of the diversity recruitment practice.Jarvis began his career as a strategy and operations consultant with Deloitte Consulting in Houston, primarily focused on clients in the oil & gas industry. Jarvis is a graduate of Rice University where he studied History, Public Policy, and Sport Management with emphasis in race and gender rhetoric. Jarvis received his MBA from Brown University and IE School of Business.He is an adjunct faculty member at Brown University and has lectured at numerous universities and institutions of higher learning around the world. Sam has given more than 400 public speeches, fireside chats, keynotes and panels and is considered an expert in the space.In his spare time, Jarvis does musical theater, most recently acting as Jimmy Early in a production of Dreamgirls. He loves concerts, film, sports, karaoke, and can be frequently seen doing a rendition of Tina Turner's greatest hits around Portland, OR, where he currently resides. About UsSteve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his       website.    The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book  Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is now available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a      Forbes senior contributor and on       Twitter and       LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel      here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global eCommerce Leaders podcast, and The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.    You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

Our latest episode of the Change Cultivators 40 Under 40 Global Change Leaders podcast features the amazing Jarvis Sam! Jarvis is the Founder/CEO of The Rainbow Disruption and an adjunct professor at Brown University. He was also recently named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Sports class of 2021 and Portland Business Journal's 40 Under 40. In this episode, Jarvis shares his insights on managing across lines of difference and cultivating a growth mindset. His wisdom and experience are truly inspiring, and we can't wait for you to hear his message. Don't miss out on this incredible episode!

I have the pleasure of welcoming to the show Traci Rossi, Executive Director of Friends of the Children, Portland Chapter. Traci has over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience with an emphasis in education, community outreach, and service to girls, women, children, and families. Traci was recently named a 2020 Woman of Influence by the Portland Business Journal. Friends of the Children's mission is to “Impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors for 12+ years. No matter what.” This literally changes lives and generations. Learn more at https://friendspdx.org/.  To sponsor a podcast, email me at a.livingston@worldventure.com or to donate click here.  Go to https://justicehopefreedom.com/ to learn more about fighting and preventing sex trafficking.

Starting in 2017, all new apartment buildings built in Portland with more than 20 units must dedicate a portion of their units for low and moderate income housing. But some developers are choosing to pay a penalty instead of creating affordable housing. The developers of the new Ritz-Carlton building downtown may be paying more than $7 million dollars. Portland Business Journal reporter Jonathan Bach has been following Portland's inclusionary zoning efforts and joins us to explain.

We're rounding up headlines that caught our attention this week, everything from Governor Kotek's proposed housing plan to the possibility of the Florida Tampa Bay Rays moving to Portland. Joining host Claudia Meza are Andy Giegerich, managing editor for the Portland Business Journal, and City Cast Portland's lead producer, John Notarianni. Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 is going to be a rocky year for home buyers. Portland homes were selling for record-breaking prices during the pandemic, and last year we saw mortgage rates skyrocket. Today on the show, host Claudia Meza talks with Jonathan Bach of the Portland Business Journal about the tricky year ahead in real estate – and what “Breaking Bad” taught him about negotiating rent.  We're also on Twitter! Follow us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lakayana Drury (He/Him/His) is the founder and Executive Director of Word is Bond (https://www.mywordisbond.org/). Lakayana Drury is an educator, storyteller, and community organizer. Lakayana was recently named one of Portland Business Journal's Class of 2021 Forty Under 40. Lakayana Drury was raised in Madison, Wisconsin by his hardworking mother and is the eldest of three children. He experienced adversity at an early age, most notably a learning disability diagnosis in sixth grade and the absence of his father for most of his adolescent years. He overcame those challenges and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stout and went on to pursue a career as an elementary and high school teacher which lead him to Portland, OR. Lakayana is of Sudanese and Irish ancestry and has done considerable work exploring his biracial identity, particularly his African roots. His lived experience drives his passion for culturally-grounded education, mentorship, healthy masculinity, community investment in Black communities, and reimagining community safety. Lakayana serves on the Black Male Achievement Steering Committee, Local Public Safety CoordinatingCommittee (LPSCC) Executive Committee, and the Center for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) Guiding Coalition with Portland Public Schools.

Fawn Bergen leads Intel Corporation's Global Water Stewardship program. Using her 21 years of experience as an environmental engineer, she manages Intel's global water strategy and their commitment to achieve net positive water use by conserving water in operations and restoring more than 100% of their global water use by 2030. Under her leadership Intel has been honored with the 2018 US Water Prize by the US Water Alliance, 2019 Sustainability Champion by Arizona Forward, and 2019 Innovative Partnerships in Philanthropic Giving by the Portland Business Journal, for their achievements in water stewardship. Fawn is a graduate of the University of Florida. Fawn Leads Sustainable Nation to Discuss: How Intel set their RISE 2030 Goals on climate, water and waste  Carbon neutral computing The critical importance of water in manufacturing semiconductors and Intel's water goals Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Fawn's Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? I would say: keep an open mind. I've known so many people that I went to school with; they had their career path set and of course, things changed. A lot of people would have no idea who they would be working for. That's been a fun part of my journey, the unexpected changes. The sustainability field itself is changing and growing so rapidly as the world realizes that sustainability is not a nice to-do, it's critical. Keeping yourself agile and learning new things is really important in this field. Just keep fighting the good fight. Sometimes it feels like you're only moving the needle a tiny bit, but then when you look back at what you've done, you realize that it really was a big impact. It can be daunting when you're just making that incremental change because sometimes it's one step forward, two steps back, but you have to keep trying to make just that little step forward and you will make progress over time. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? Other than our net positive water goal, our net zero greenhouse gas bill. That is going to be an immense challenge, not just for Intel, but our whole industry. What excites me is thinking about the huge impact it's going to have by getting Intel there and working with other companies as well to get everyone there. It's a huge hill to climb, but I think once we get there, it's going to have a profound impact. That potential has me very excited to work through all of these challenges. What is one book you would recommend sustainability leaders read? I think my favorite sustainability book is called Let There Be Water by Seth Siegel. It was a fantastic book, very well written, and I just kind of flew through it. The book is all about how Israel built one of the best (probably along with Singapore) role models of what a country can do to value water. It's a really fascinating story about how Israel did that and how they're in a desert now, but they're a very water secure country. They can even at times share water with neighboring countries. Really fascinating; it just opens your eyes to what countries can do. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work? Our resources that I love are our partners; our external partners, our nonprofit environmental groups like the Nature Conservancy, the National Forest Foundation. Why I consider them a resource is because they're experts in building and supporting natural resilience of our watersheds, reforestation after wildfires. We really look to them as the experts and they shape a lot of the projects that we fund. I take back what I learned from them as far as water challenges and what companies like Intel can do from a broader sustainability standpoint. Water is so connected to climate, so a lot of our investments in water projects also have a climate benefit, they have biodiversity benefits. I learn so much from all of them. They're just a tremendous resource. Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at intel. Intel.com/responsibility is where you can get our corporate responsibility report and a lot of other details, and intel.com/water where you can read all about the projects that we funded.

Musician and cultural icon Kanye West recently faced enormous backlash after a series of antisemitic comments that followed months of erratic, controversial behavior. West's behavior landed him in hot water, prompting many companies to sever their business ties with the rapper. Has he been effectively canceled by the world of social media?And what does it mean for public figures when they're canceled? How about when regular, non-famous people are faced with being shunned for their beliefs or actions? On this episode of RadioEd, Emma chats with Michael Karson, a professor at the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver, and Demi Lawrence, a staff reporter at the Portland Business Journal, breaking down the Kanye West scandal and delve into the history and psychology of cancel culture.Michael Karson is a professor at the graduate school of professional psychology at the University of Denver, where he teaches clinical and forensic psychology. Karson is affiliated with the American Psychological Association and the Colorado Psychology Association. He frequently blogs about cancel culture.Demi Lawrence is a staff reporter at the Portland Business Journal, where she covers footwear and apparel. Her recent work centers on Adidas and its branding, as well as the company's former relationship with Kanye West.

On this episode Street Roots Executive Director Kaia Sand joins to discuss recent proposals regarding homelessness in Portland from City Council Members and a discrepancy during the City Council session regarding these proposals (4:09). Also, Demi Lawrence of Portland Business Journal joins to discuss the Adidas and Kanye West break up (20:24), the Portland Thorns make it to the NWSL Finals amongst this year's adversity stemming from foul behavior from their front office and former coach (44:34), WNBA to PDX (56:20) and more!

Happy Woo Wednesdays!I have Nora Sheils in the Get a Heck Yes House, an industry veteran with 20 years of weddings under her belt! Nora is 100% Iraqi, a boy-mom and wife to a man she met working a wedding :) Lastly, her business partner is my sister-in-law!The Hot Topic TodayBalancing multiple brands is possible and it can be more achievable and simple than you would think!Nora Sheils is the co-founder of Rock Paper Coin, the first software platform to bring together wedding planners, couples, and vendors into one system for managing and paying contracts and invoices. She is also the founder and lead wedding planner of the award-winning firm Bridal Bliss. In addition to recognition by Portland Business Journal in its 40 Under 40 series, she also earned a spot in The BizBash 500.Balancing multiple brands with ease-Set realistic goals-Develop smart staffing solutions-Distinguish messaging for each brand-Give yourself grace!Get 50% offhttps://app.rockpapercoin.com/SignUp?promoCode=CARISSAWOOConnect with Norahttps://www.instagram.com/rockpapercoin/ @bridalblissnw, @norasheilswww.rockpapercoin.comConnect with Carissahttps://instagram.com/carissawoohttps://heckyesmedia.co/

At Xenium, it's always been about the people. We can't support you and your people without taking care of our own. Which is why we're so proud to announce the Portland Business Journal has awarded us with second place in their Oregon's Healthiest Employer program. In this bonus episode, Brandon Laws sits down with the President of Xenium, Anne Donovan, to discuss some of Xenium's wellness program initiatives. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 

As businesses grapple with hybrid work, perceptions of downtown Portland and employee retention, some businesses are moving their downtown presence elsewhere. But even as some businesses leave, others are staying put, betting on a rebound for the district. We hear more from Jonathan Bach, a staff reporter for the Portland Business Journal, on the outlook for downtown as vacancy rates there continue to rise.