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Jul 31,2008
Shop Talk – The Paper Station
by alex
I'm not a big fan of air travel (too many people in too small a space with too many bumps and mechanical noises!) but I am a big fan of the Portland airport. It's a nice, manageable size, clean and organized, and best of all, they have some great shops where you can easily kill some time if you're early for a flight or waiting for a loved one to arrive.I especially love The Paper Station – as the name implies they have a great selection of greeting cards and other paper products (I found the cutest graduation card there not too long ago). Read more »
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Jul 31,2008
Office space rental market softens
by shooter
The Oregonian reports that the commercial real estate market in Portland is softening. I wonder what this development means for the off again/on again One Waterfront Place project. I previously posted about One Waterfront Place when the developers presented their latest proposal to the Pearl District Neighborhood Association in early June. At the time co-developer Jim Winkler said, "as soon as we get our anchor tenant who leases 80,000 square feet we'll begin". If the commercial real estate market is softening that doesn't bode well for Winkler to find his anchor tenant. If this development doesn't happen the PDC should pull the plug and use the $9 million committed to the project for something that will be built. I think the office building would be a good addition and would bring more foot traffic to the North Pearl. However, if the project can't get off the ground it should be killed once and for all.
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Jul 31,2008
News from barre3
by pearlgirl
From Sadie Lincoln: Hello from barre3 ! Effective immediately, the "pre-opening" classes held at Whole Foods are cancelled. Barre3 opens in the Pearl at 10th and Marshall next week with a full schedule. Check the website for updates! The Barre3 Opening Party is September 4 from 5–9. Save the date!
posted at 07:39 AM
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Jul 30,2008
Pearl Time-Share Gets Ink
by pearlgirl
The Time-Share "hotel" proposed for the space adjacent to the Avenue Condominiums got ink today. You remember the one we told you about in April and June —right??? Read more at the Oregonian and at the Portland Business Journal . Download the latest Design Advice Request and learn more about the project.
posted at 07:30 PM
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Jul 30,2008
Cupcakes for A Cause
by pearlgirl
Have you heard about Cupcakes for A Cause ? Nooooooooooooooooo, not just cause you want one—it's a fundraiser for kids and teens with cancer. During the week of October 20–26, bakeries from across the country are donating a portion of their proceeds from select cupcakes to CancerCare For Kids . All money raised will be used to support their free counseling services for any child who is affected by a cancer diagnosis—either their own or that of a family member. So why am I telling you this now? Simple. Start working out today and build your cupcake-eating muscle. If you're eating cupcakes for a cause , then you need to practice packing those guys away! Head over to Cupcake Jones and let them know you're eating Cupcakes for a Cause—cause you love 'em and cause you love Peter & Lisa for supporting this great event. Happy training!
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posted at 06:53 PM
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Jul 30,2008
FroYo making a comeback?
by shooter
Haven't thought about frozen yogurt since you last listened to, Culture Club , Wham , or Hall & Oats ? Think again, frozen yogurt is getting popular again with the 3 new yogurt shops in town. If you're looking for a cool treat during the few warm days this summer, you might give frozen yogurt a try again. Who knows, you may just listen to Karma Chameleon again. Find out where the new shops are in the Portland Tribune . (Hint: they are in the Pearl, Hosford-Abernethy, and Buckman)
posted at 11:37 AM
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Jul 30,2008
New plan to help Portland Office of Transportation
by shooter
Sam Adams may have shelved the idea of Safe, Sound and Green Streets, but at least he's recommending a way to deal with the Transportation Office budget shortfall. His idea is to dedicate the $4 million a year in unanticipated Utility License Fee revenue increase to the Portland Office of Transportation. While it will not address the backlog of basic service maintenance that is needed, it will prevent the Transportation Office from further cutting services.
Read more about this at the Portland Tribune .
Read more about this at the Portland Tribune .
posted at 11:06 AM
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Jul 30,2008
Live Chat with Dean Debra Ringold at Willamette University
by pearlgirl
Join me and Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management Dean Debra Ringold for a live chat on Wednesday. Debra will answer your questions about the Willamette MBA for Professionals . You may wish to inquire about the benefits of an in-class
education, why Willamette is an excellent MBA education choice or how you can complete the application process for an admission review for the September 2008 Cohort. Go to http://wu.acrobat.com/mbachat to see, hear and interact with Dean Debra Ringold anytime between 4:00pm and 5:30pm on Wednesday, July 30th. Thank you, Tina Alexander
Director, MBA for Professionals
ph: 503-808-9902 | fx: 503-808-9903 | cl: 503-367-9094
education, why Willamette is an excellent MBA education choice or how you can complete the application process for an admission review for the September 2008 Cohort. Go to http://wu.acrobat.com/mbachat to see, hear and interact with Dean Debra Ringold anytime between 4:00pm and 5:30pm on Wednesday, July 30th. Thank you, Tina Alexander
Director, MBA for Professionals
ph: 503-808-9902 | fx: 503-808-9903 | cl: 503-367-9094
posted at 09:45 AM
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Jul 29,2008
PICA Names Next Guest Artistic Director for TBA
by pearlgirl
PICA has a way of keeping us, and TBA, on its toes—a job made easier under the direction of Cathy Edwards. Read more about Edwards and her new role at PICA at Oregonlive.
posted at 04:05 PM
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Jul 29,2008
This Is Disappointing...
by pearlgirl
According to an audit released on Monday, some developers are not meeting the terms of their tax breaks. One Pearl property was named in the article , but I wonder who else is on the list... Photo: L.E. Baskow
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