Portland-based nonprofit sees potential in pedal-powered, housing ‘POD’
What if there was a form of shelter that was much less expensive than housing and more private, comfortable and mobile than living on the street?
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Bike Gallery owner sells all six Portland stores to Trek Bicycle Corp
The owner of six Bike Gallery retail store locations in the Portland region has decided to sell the business to Trek Bicycle Corp.
Chris King’s ‘Not So Open House’ is perfect election distraction material
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Chrome vending machine is attempt to “rethink retail”
Portland based Chrome Industries, a brand known for their iconic messenger backs and backpacks, has installed a mask vending machine in southeast Portland. The move is part of what company President Steve McCallion says is an attempt to maintain a connection to the community as Covid-19 restrictions have crimped their usual way of doing business. … Read more
Go By Bike adds test rides as part of OHSU e-bike push
Electric bike sales are skyrocketing nationwide and Portland is doing its part to stoke the boom. Now a new partnership between local bike shops, Oregon’s electric vehicle advocacy group, and Portland’s largest employer will make it even easier for people to purchase one. According to market research firm NPD Group, e-bike sales were up 84% … Read more
These local bike businesses received federal coronavirus relief loans
Local bike businesses were among the hundreds of thousands of U.S. companies that asked the federal government for assistance to weather the coronavirus storm. Data released from the Small Business Administration last week revealed that at least four Portland bike shops and two other bike-related businesses received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Here’s … Read more
