Dec 18, 2018 | Hispanic, Latino/a/x, Music and Art, Professional Services, Story
“I’m trying to teach and also learn.” — Renée Lopez Renée Lopez is among Portland’s newest creative entrepreneurs. The 33-year-old Yakima, Washington, native is the founder of Miss Lopez Media, which...
Dec 18, 2018 | Fashion and Accessories, Native Owned/ Indigenous, Story
“When I’m making a piece, I put on my good attitude and spirits. The Grandmas [and] Grandpas used to say ‘If you’re making something, you can’t make it with anger.'” – Regana Begay Regana Begay started...
Dec 18, 2018 | Black or African American, Food and Bev, Story
“I’m just a little black girl from Portland. I grew up in the villa. If I can do it, you can do it too.” – Chaunci King Entrepreneurial spirit runs in Chaunci King’s blood. After years of working as a bartender and running a...
Dec 18, 2018 | Food and Bev, Hispanic, Latino/a/x, Story
“We know we can’t beat Grandma’s tamales, but for us, it’s very much about community.” – Jaime Soltero Jr. Jaime Soltero Jr. grew up working in his parents’ Mexican restaurant, but it wasn’t until he traveled to...
Dec 17, 2018 | Music and Art, Native Owned/ Indigenous, Professional Services, Story
“My clients have given me a lot of freedom to create the way that I want to do it. They’ll bring me concepts and ideas, and I truly have the ability to do it my way.” — Toby Linwood Richard “Toby” Linwood...
