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Issue 754

Jun 29, 2024

Looking for something new? Maybe consider The Actual Portland

Shop local. It’s one of those things about Portland that remains true to its core through both good times and bad. But that local retail scene is also an ever changing community of interesting entrepreneurs pursuing their visions. So where do you go to find the latest and great food, drinks, and shopping locations — especially those founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs…? That’s when you need The Actual Portland… More

Applications for Bend Venture Conference are now open

It’s still a few months off, but if you’re interested to taking the stage at Bend Venture Conference — the largest angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest — now is the time to get your application submitted… More

Portland startup Haystack Robotics raises $2.7M for disinfecting robot

No matter how much time I try to spend researching Portland startups, I’m still always surprised by news from companies I’ve never heard of. Like Haystack Robotics. Which has created a mobile UV-C disinfection robot that makes disinfecting any indoor space “smart, safe, and simple.” Investors seem to like it, too, because Haystack Robotics just raised a couple of million to support that development… More

Curious about the current state of salary transparency in Portland…?

While more and more states are legislating for pay transparency to ensure that job posts list the salary range for the advertised position, it’s still a far cry from complete adoption of the concept — especially around here. That’s why Intersectional Group creates an annual “Pay Transparency Report,” to keep tabs on the progress and advocate for the adoption of this practice in the Portland area… More