Northeast Portland’s nonprofit bike shop and biking-for-everyone advocacy group is welcoming some respected local bike believers onto its board of directors.
The new aditions represent more than half the organization’s leadership, and it happens to bring the gender split on the Community Cycling Center’s board to seven women and four men — an unusual ratio in a national bike advocacy movement where both the leadership and membership remain overwhelmingly male-dominated.
Portland’s local bike industry is alive and well. How do we know? Companies are launching, moving, expanding, hiring, and generally taking the bike world by storm in a number of exciting ways.
But don’t just take my word for it. Check out list below of local industry news we’ve been collecting over the past month or so…
Major move and expansion for Portland Bicycle Studio
More than just about anything else on BikePortland, we write about street projects — and, if our records are any indication, you like to read about them more than just about anything else, too.
But what do they cost, really? Sometimes it’s hard to visualize.
So we gave it a shot:
A grant from the State of Oregon will help the City of Portland continue their work to tame dangerous arterial streets.
Last Wednesday, City Council accepted an $85,000 grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Transportation Safety Division. The funds — which amount to just 0.25% of the ODOT Safety Division’s $33 million annual budget — will be matched with $63,750 from the Portland Bureau of Transportation and will be applied toward, “specific engineering, enforcement, and education strategies and proven traffic safety countermeasures on identified Portland arterials” (according to Council ordinance).
Year: ?
Brand: Trek
Color:black
Stolen in 97209, OR
Stolen:2014-01-28
Stolen From: 900 NW Lovejoy, stolen from the parking garage along with another Trek mountain bike
Neighborhood: The Pearl
Owner: James Thayer
OwnerEmail: jim(A T)thayers.org
Description: Black bike with off road tires and a basket attached to one side with bicycle bell.
Police record with: no
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
In case you missed it on the Job Listings this morning, Portland Design Works is hiring a Marketing Manager. And, in yet another sign that the local company continues to grow and mature, they’ve just hired a new Sales Manager. Check the announcement below…
PDW Hires National Sales Manager
The two new parks announced by the City of Portland last week will come with new bicycling opportunities for Portlanders — especially the estimated 1765 households that live near them
The proposed Beech Park (NE 126th and Beech) and Gateway Park & Plaza (NE 104th and Wasco) were pitched to the community by Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz as a way to enhance underserved areas. “In east Portland, two out of every five households do not have easy access to a City park,” read a statement from Fritz. “That is in stark contrast to the rest of Portland where four out of every five households live within a half-mile of a park or natural area.”
While residents of east Portland have fewer parks, they also have fewer safe places to ride bicycles away from road traffic. The great news is that both of these parks will provide places where people young and old can ride in a pleasant environment.
Job Title
Sales/Mechanic
Company/Organization
Seven Corners Cycles!
Job Description
We are now accepting resumes for a full-time mechanic/customer service/phone answering position. This job requires serious knowledge about bikes, but even more knowledge about quality customer service. This is not a job that will allow you to hide from the public. Nope. This is eight hours a day of being the first or second person on the floor, answering phone calls, working on all types of bikes and maintaining an unwavering positive outlook. As such, we ask that you have at least three years of bike shop experience. You will be expected to be flexible, friendly and at least a little bit funny. In return, you will be provided decent pay, employer-payed medical benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and of course wholesale pricing on all kinds of bike stuff. Please resist the urge to call the shop. Thank you very much for reading…
How to Apply
E-mail 7cornerscycles@gmail.com
I used to have a 100% human-powered commute. It was a point of pride to say I had made it 365 days without driving to work or even riding the bus: I ran the seven-mile round trip to and from my downtown office for a year straight.
At the end of the day, I would finish up my workout at the elementary school where I picked up my kids. I would casually mention my unbroken record amongst fellow parents as we stood on the playground watching our children play. When it rained, I entered the after-school program looking like a drowned rat, boogers and water dripping from my nose. I flaunted the obvious unpleasantness of my commuting experience like an in-your-face victory lap for all of the other families to see.
I was dedicated to my lifestyle and proud of it. Maybe a little conceited. Then, in 2010, I suddenly and painfully fell ill.
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Job Title
Marketing Manager
Company/Organization
Portland Design Works (PDW)
Job Description
Portland Design Works (PDW) designs and develops simple, beautiful gear for everyday cycling. Located in Portland, Oregon, we are a fast-growing passion-driven company looking for the newest member of our close-knit team. We are on the lookout for our new Marketing and Public Relations Manager to increase awareness of the PDW brand. This person will be evaluative, contagiously enthusiastic, and possess the personality and talent to complement our current team.
Responsibilities:
Write press releases, article submissions, and distribute to all major media outlets
Foster and maintain relations with media editors and content creators
Develop creative PR initiatives
Social media content creation and management (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc)
Create email marketing campaign
Manage sponsorships and bicycle advocacy partnerships
Event management (trade shows, races, etc): 5-6 per year
Video and photo production and distribution (with help of 3rd party photographer and videographer)
Website and catalog content creation and management
Copy writing
Create print and online advertising campaigns
Manage budgets and track return on investment
Position is based at PDW offices in Portland, OR
Skills and Experience:
Proven track record with managing social media platforms and advertising
Competent in Microsoft Office and Adobe products
Self-motivator who can independently create, execute, and follow through
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working for a pr firm or ad agency a plus
Compensation:
Salary based on experience ($45-50k)
401k match
Excellent health insurance and dental
Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave
How to Apply
Email resume and cover letter to info@ridepdw.com
Year: 2004
Brand: Turner
Model: Burner
Color:White
Size:Sm
Photo: http://s256.photobucket.com/user/kbc129/library/Stolen%20Bikes%20Feb%203rd%202014
Stolen in Beaverton, OR 97005
Stolen:2014-02-3
Stolen From: 1716 SE Elliott Ave Portland OR 97214. Close to Hawthorne/Elliott intersection. Residential area. stolen with S Works Hardtail.
Owner: Katrina Luebkert
OwnerEmail: eluebkert(at sign)yahoo.com
Description: Custom ONE OF A KIND Turner Burner with Shimano XT/Sram XO drivetrain, Hope brakes, Thompson/Easton cockpit, Roval wheels, Eggbeater pedals.
Year: 2011
Brand: Specialized
Model: S Works Stumpjumper HT 29er
Color:Flo Yellow/Carbon
Size:XL
Serial:WSBC604133809F
Photo: http://s256.photobucket.com/user/kbc129/library/Stolen%20Bikes%20Feb%203rd%202014
Stolen in Beaverton, OR 97005
Stolen:2013-02-03
Stolen From: 1716 SE Elliot Ave, Portland 97214. Nearby Hawthorne/Elliott intersection. Residential area. Thief abandoned their Motiv brand bike and bolt cutters which were released to the police.
Owner: Erik Luebkert
OwnerEmail: eluebkert@yahoo.com
Description: Limited edition Fluorescent yellow/carbon frame, full Shimano XTR drivetrain/brakes, Edge stem/handlebar, Specialized Toupe Pro carbon seat, Eggbeater pedals. XL frame. Stolen with custom all white Turner Burner size SM.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike