Again this year, at an unusual ‘auction’ where nothing was sold – businesspeople raised money to help several Parkrose High School graduating seniors attend college. And, see what these folks learned about unmanned aircraft – all at this most unusual and interesting luncheon meeting …

Leave it to the folks at Classique Floors to find an eco-friendly to clear their back lot of weeds, brambles, and brush! See these hungry critters at work, and learn why the boss hired the herd …

Interestingly enough, business owners and managers were specifically not invited to the “East Portland Small Business Assistance Workshop” put on by the PDC at Midland Library. Find out why, right here …

Find out what Kevin “Not your ordinary bean counter” Minkoff, CPA, says to look out for – as you file your federal and state income tax returns this year …

Find out why this instructor is being given a Keystone Kop hat, and hopeful that a crème pie doesn’t follow! And, discover the benefactor that purchased 50 copies of the musical CD featuring David Douglas High School’s orchestra – and then gave them to members of the band …

See how this gift of more than 3,000 pieces of sheet music, music books, and music textbooks will help Portland Adventist Community Services provide food and medical care to the disadvantaged. It’s a boon to musicians – it’s all for sale, at 1970s prices …

Find out why MC Commissioner Judy Shiprack says this year’s budget process “should be one for the record books!” See her views on the Wapato Jail. And, is there a new county tax on the horizon? Read this, and discover what we learned.

Here’s an update on a study that was designed to create a healthy, sustainable, and viable ‘20-minute neighborhood’ in a special area of outer SE Portland. Did they succeed? See for yourself …

Learn what the newly-elected president of the “82nd Avenue of Roses Business Association” plans. And, find out how PCC plans to radically change the corner of SE 82nd Avenue and SE Division Street, as their campus expands …

Don’t pay your taxes – not right now, at least. Find out about changes to the tax laws – that are still occurring almost daily! We’ve got the story right here…

Find out what they learned – when the Gateway Area Business Association convened, meeting at a new location, on their new day …

See who was presented with their two highest awards – and take a look at the good times that folks from this great business association shared, at their annual Holiday event …