Horseradish. Garlic. Ginger. Vinegar. Not exactly a combination you’d consider drinking? Christine Davis once thought the same. But today, these are some of the core ingredients she uses in every […]
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Features and updates on Business Impact NW’s direct services and offerings.
Energy Management: A Practical Path to Lower Business Costs
Running a business in the Pacific Northwest has never felt more unpredictable. Rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and extreme weather—wildfires, flooding, drought, and record heat—are squeezing budgets and testing resilience. […]
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How Lou Daprile Of Blue Lou Art and Degender Dance Juggles Creative Endeavors
We never expect our biggest setbacks in life to end up being our greatest growth opportunities. But that’s exactly how it worked for artist and freelancer Lou Daprile. Lou had […]
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Celebrating Dreams 2026: A Day of Connection and Opportunity
The space was buzzing hours before the event’s official start. Stations showcasing creative business ideas packed the area to the square meter. Women founders were making the rounds, swapping contact […]
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Putting Down Roots at Full Cellar Farm
Full Cellar Farm has a powerful and straightforward mission: To grow food for as many people in the community as possible. Located in unincorporated Multnomah County, OR, the farm operates […]
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