Icebreaker is the official underwear supplier for the 2010 New Zealand Olympic team. The New Zealand company, which has its United States headquarters in Portland, will provide the 50 Kiwi athletes competing in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games with its sustainably-produced merino wool Bodyfit+ base layer garments including three different tops, leggings, socks, gloves and scarves
As Rick Miller settles into his apartment at Avamere’s assisted living center on SE 30th Ave., he tries to see his new environment through his grandfather’s eyes….
Miller, though, is not a typical resident. First of all, he’s far too young. But he’s also founder and chief executive officer of Avamere Group. That makes him boss of the 4,000 staff at its health care service companies throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Unique bottling line set up in Sunshine Mill allows for single-serving wine.
Spend some time at a Portland Farmers Market and you’ll likely spot its ebullient executive director, Ann Forsthoefel, happily visiting with vendors and customers alike. Under this localvore’s guidance, the downtown, open marketplace has just been recognized by Delta’s “Sky” magazine as the top farmers market worldwide. Over lunch created from her garden and the market, Forsthoefel spoke about the popularity of the market as well as some handy tips for making our shopping experience there more fruitful.