5 Things Small Business Owners Can Do to Prepare for an SBA Loan Application
Learn about some basic steps to set you and your business up for a smooth SBA loan application process.
The Benefits of a Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan
With a Small Business Administration loan, it’s possible for many business owners to invest in their own commercial real estate (and even provide great spaces for other small businesses).
The Art Degree Pays Off: Meet Matt Mirpourian of Pacific North Press
Artist, maker, DIY diehard, and co-owner of Pacific North Press in inner NE Portland, Matt has blended art and business to make a sustainable career out of what he loves while contributing to the good of the community.
How to Lease a Commercial Space for Your Small Business
Leasing a commercial space can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. We made this infographic to help people understand the overall process of leasing a commercial space, and we’re always happy to answer questions!
Eli’s Road to Here
Eli grew up in the small town of Brownsville, OR where he never quite fit in. He always had a fascination with cities and urban adventures…
What I Bring to Cloud City
For most of my young life, I thought I was supposed to be an artist, the kind with paint in my hair, graphite smudged on my face. As a child, I asked Santa for art supplies. I spent hours drawing in my bedroom…
Cloud City’s Origins: A Love Story
Portland’s far from perfect, but it’s aimed in the right direction. Now’s the time to place a stake in the city’s future. Cloud City is our passion project. We see a need; we want to fill a need.