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PEMCO Poll: One in three drivers undeterred by Columbia River Crossing tolls

2012-11-28 12:22:04

SEATTLE, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While supporters and critics of the proposed Columbia River Crossing transit project continue to debate how residents will pay for travel between Portland and Vancouver, a recent poll from Northwest-based PEMCO Insurance reveals that one in three drivers in that area aren't planning to change their route or mode of transportation despite potential tolls that will help partially finance the project. According to the poll, as many as 33 percent of...

National and Local Speakers will Keynote at OCHIN's Annual Health IT Learning Forum in Portland, Oregon November 15-17

2012-11-01 11:28:19

Bill Crounse, M.D., Senior Director, Worldwide Health Microsoft Corporation; Jackie Gaines, Executive Coach and Senior Leader with Studer Group, Inc.; Allison Clarke, Allison Clarke Consulting; Nicole Maher, President Northwest Health Foundation; Richard Gibson, M.D., Ph.D., and Chief Healthcare Intelligence Officer at Providence Health & Services will address the attendees along with other speakers PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Portland based OCHIN,...

Oregon Architect, Erich Karp, Establishes Cella Architecture to Provide Architectural Services with an Emphasis on Fine Homes and Bespoke Commercial Spaces

2012-10-25 04:01:42

Portland architect Erich Karp decides the timing is good to start a new venture, Cella Architecture. The new firm will serve Oregon’s residential markets with an emphasis on custom homes, remodels and additions. Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) October 24, 2012 After more than a decade working for various top architectural firms, Oregon architect Erich Morgan Karp, AIA has launched his own firm, Cella Architecture. The new Portland based firm is focused on custom new home design, additions,...

Revcaster Gears up for Annual Best Western Convention in Las Vegas

2012-09-30 23:02:51

One year after their official endorsement from Best Western, Revcaster is ready for more rapid growth and success. Portland, OR (PRWEB) September 30, 2012 What a difference a year makes! This time last year at the 2011 Best Western annual convention, the big announcement came from Ron Pohl and the official endorsement of Revcaster Hotel Rate Shopping. For Best Western hoteliers, they also learned that in 2012 their brand had put together a fantastic deal to provide the Revcaster rate shop...

Massage Envy South Portland is Giving Guests a Chance to Win

2012-09-30 23:00:45

Now, at Massage Envy South Portland, guests who stop in for an appointment can win a free massage session. Portland, ME (PRWEB) September 30, 2012 Massage Envy in Portland, Maine is giving guests a chance to win with their monthly fishbowl drawing. Now, guests who come into Massage Envy for one of their many therapeutic massages in South Portland, Maine, can enter to win a free massage every time they receive a massage. A new drawing is held every month. Massage Envy South Portland...

Rio Networks Jumps Through Hoops for Portland Trail Blazers

2012-09-27 23:03:09

Rio Networks works behind the scenes to provide Portland Trail Blazers with Internet, telephony and data services Portland, Ore. (PRWEB) September 27, 2012 With professional basketball pre-season games just around the corner, Rio Networks is working behind the scenes at the Portland Trail Blazers to make the experience for fans, vendors and partners a smooth and seamless one. Rio Networks, an Oregon owned and operated phone, data, colocation and cloud services provider, is providing...

Portland's Passions for Beer, Bicycling United in New Guidebook

2012-09-10 22:22:40

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Hop in the Saddle: A Guide to Portland's Craft Beer Scene, by Bike is an essential travel guide to two of the things that make the city of Portlandia so unique: Bicycle transportation and ultra-locally brewed beer. Written by two Lonely Planet-trained guidebook authors, this new book is all about helping locals and visitors alike sample the best craft beer Portland has to offer while staying fit and keeping their carbon footprint...

Northwest Energy Innovations Deploys First Wave Energy Converter at National Marine Renewable Energy Center

2012-09-05 23:02:55

Innovative ocean renewable energy technology makes U.S. debut off the coast of Oregon Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) September 04, 2012 After a multi-day installation operation, Northwest Energy Innovations (NWEI), a Portland-based company, has successfully installed a wave energy device off the coast of Newport, Oregon. The device, known as Wave Energy Technology-New Zealand (WET-NZ), is now deployed at the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center’s (NNMREC) open ocean test facility....

Shulman DuBois LLC, Portland Personal Injury Attorneys, Announce Bike Camera Contest to Raise Awareness of Bicycle Accidents and Safety

2012-09-05 23:02:06

The personal injury attorneys at Shulman DuBois LLC in Portland, OR are sponsoring a writing contest to raise awareness about bike accidents. The winner of the contest will receive a ContourROAM Hands-free HD Camcorder. Portland, OR (PRWEB) September 04, 2012 Beginning September 4th, Shulman DuBois LLC will be accepting submissions to their online Bicycle Accident Safety writing contest. The theme of the stories should be: “I wish I had a bike camera when…” The Grand prize for the...

European Wax Center Portland Gets Excited for Late Summer Grand Opening

2012-08-15 23:02:30

A Second Oregon European Wax Center Franchise anticipates a successful Grand Opening by giving away Free Body waxing for a week Portland, OR (PRWEB) August 14, 2012 European Wax Center Portland is excited to announce its official Grand Opening on Wednesday, August 22nd. During the week prior, European Wax Center Portland will be inviting all future guests interested in waxing in Portland, OR to try out their waxing services for FREE during Premiere Week. Premiere Week at European Wax...