Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

This means we can convert areas into brand pop-ups, cooking classes, book readingswhatever is interesting for the community. Printemps managed to bring on Gregory Gourdet, a James Beard award winning chef who opened the Haitian restaurant Kann in Portland, to develop a range of dining options, which will include fine dining and a caf.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

NTEN is looking for technology, community, and event lovers to join us in our work serving the nonprofit technology sector. The part-time position is based in downtown Portland, Oregon. We currently have 3 staff positions and 1 contract position open.

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JULY 21, 2022

Researchers gathered information showing that those efforts resulted in tens of thousands of Portland regional residents receiving aid in digital connectivity and access to needed services. Download the report Download a summary The post Recommendations for bridging the digital divide in Portland appeared first on NTEN.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Apple confirmed the gist of it in a statement: “Due to current Covid-19 conditions in some of the communities we serve, we are temporarily closing stores in these areas,” the company told Bloomberg.

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NTEN

AUGUST 26, 2011

Flickr:Slideshow Bruce Here in Portland, we’re in the heat of the summer, but the nonprofit tech community continues to find unique and engaging ways to further their missions. This week, our members shared fundraising best practices, tips for building an online community, and effective survey methods – with examples.

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The Verge

AUGUST 21, 2020

His university work is now internet famous, especially with the Microsoft Flight Simulator community. Players have also discovered Buckingham Palace turned into an office block, palm trees transformed into teeth-like structures, and trucks glued to the side of a bridge in Portland. I didn’t think I would have to see it again.”.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Wellington, New Zealand: Engage Your Community unConference. Portland, OR: Volunteer meet and greet and help steer the rest of 2014 events. Portland, OR: Web Experience Management: Why Your Website is More than a Website. Check out the blog to keep on top of the gossip from our community. Saturday, February 22.

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NTEN

JULY 9, 2014

Deena believes in digital equity and inclusion and ways tech can drive economic development in more marginalized communities. She is also the founder of Mosaic Blueprint , a Pacific NW firm specializing in diversity consulting, nonprofit diversity recruiting, and multicultural branding.

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NTEN

JULY 3, 2014

Free Geek is a technology reuse, recycle, and education nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon. It was great to get out of the office together and see the good work being done with technology and nonprofits right here in Portland. Electronics that live to see another day are given back to the community or sold in Free Geek’s thrift store.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

For the last two and a half years, Amy has worked as Community Development Manager for Community-Driven Innovation at TechSoup Global , but we knew her back when she was just setting out on the road to nptech super-stardom with the Meyer Memorial Trust right here in Portland, where she led our local 501 Tech Club.

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MARCH 4, 2014

First, a new face on the NTEN staff, with Bethany Lister, our new Community Program Coordinator. You may already know Bethany, as she''s been an active part of the NTEN community online and a co-organizer of the Portland Tech4Good group. Please join me in welcoming her to the team !

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NTEN

MARCH 20, 2013

We’re excited to be co-sponsoring the upcoming Engaging Customers and Community through Social Technology Symposium with NeighborWorks America. Join us on May 8th in Portland, OR, and learn how you can leverage social media and technology for social good. If NTC isn't enough, there's another great conference around the corner!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2022

Portland Women in Tech (PDXWIT) is a community of nearly 10,000 members dedicated to advancing inclusion in the technology industry. The PDXWIT journey began in Portland, Oregon, but the movement includes an increasing number of people from all over the U.S. and the world.

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

NTEN''s newest team member, Bethany, is focused on our community programs, including the Communities of Practice and Tech Clubs. This month''s theme is building community, on and offline - a perfect time to interview Bethany about her inspiration for working in nonprofit technology and more! Don’t focus on tools! We know this.

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NTEN

MAY 30, 2013

Online community is pretty amazing stuff. They''ve had great success in particular with "mini-Ignite" sessions, where the community can to present in Ignite -style around a topic (fundraising, technology, etc.). 501 Tech Club community Community local events nptech nten Program' tech club logo. PDX organizers.

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NTEN

APRIL 18, 2014

On April 16, the NTEN team in Portland spent the afternoon volunteering at Schoolhouse Supplies , in belated honor of National Volunteer Week. Schoolhouse Supplies is a nonprofit based in northeast Portland that helps to serve classrooms in need by operating a volunteer-run Free Store for Teachers, which is stocked with donated supplies.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 13, 2010

I'm interviewing Jessica Prentice, co-owner of the community supported kitchen, Three Stone Hearth , and author of Full Moon Feast: Food and the Hunger for Connection, this weekend for the Big Vision Podcast , and Have Fun, Do Good. Do you have any questions you'd like me to ask her about community supported kitchens?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2014

If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I’ll include you in the next community calendar, or apply today to start your own NetSquared group. Mukono, Uganda: Second Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School and Community. Thursday, October 9, 2014.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2014

Steph will be managing and keeping the great online community content flowing, while doubling as one of Portland''s most revered bike & transportation advocates outside the office. How did you first become involved with the NTEN Community? We''re so excited to welcome our new Content Manager, Steph Routh to the NTEN team!

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 20, 2009

"After running successful community websites in London's challenging Kings Cross I wanted to help other communities achieve the same sense of empowerment and communication. So i quit my job and set up Talk About Local to bring locally created and locally owned websites to communities across the country."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2007

Roger Carr from the Everyday Giving Blog presented the Bloggers Who Create Community Award to Beth's Blog! She also shares an astounding amount of useful information with the community for free. Beth Kanter has created a huge community of nonprofit and technology experts who are changing the world. She's based on Portland.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2013

NTEN staff in the Portland office headed to the Peculiarium yesterday afternoon for our holiday party. Today is her last day in the Portland office as she and her family move to Arizona. I am so thankful for this incredible staff, amazing community, and the opportunity to work with all of you.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

NTEN is looking for technology, community, and event lovers to join us in our work serving the nonprofit technology sector. The part-time position is based in downtown Portland, Oregon. We currently have 3 staff positions and 1 contract position open.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 12, 2010

"The community-supported kitchen idea was a fantasy that I had in my head for years, before we started this business. Jessica Prentice is a co-owner of Three Stone Hearth , a community supported kitchen in Berkeley, CA that uses local, sustainable ingredients to prepare nutrient-dense, traditional foods on a community scale.

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NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2013

It is with the same combined emotion of being impressed and knowing it's true that I announce today that Brett will be stepping down from his role as NTEN's Communications Director at the end of February. From all of us at NTEN and in the community, we are thankful for the last six years of working together and very glad you aren't going far.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2014

Can cities and sharing companies strike pro-active data sharing deals that protect users privacy, inform public policy, and benefit communities – without going to court? Alternative Currency Donations. and expected to be rolled out to cities around the world.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 19, 2009

" 21 Community Foundations That Tweet " Philanthropy411 Blog - Here is a great list of Community Foundations on Twitter - if you work for a foundation and are curious about how a foundation may use the micro-blogging tool in your work, check out these groups! ."

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 19, 2009

These social change projects rely on communities coming together to succeed (whether they are identified by a shared geography, issue, cause, or personal characteristic) in making a real difference in our world. Thus, tools that create community are great for communities making change. What’s the Next Step? Yes We Can.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? If you’re holding regular events gathering the #nptech community let me know and I’ll include you in the next community calendar! Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School & Community.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

If you’re holding monthly events gathering the nonprofit technology community, let me know , and I’ll include you in the next community calendar. Portland, Oregon: Being Mindful on the Web: Protecting Yourself and Your Organization. Portland, Oregon: Thanks4Good Celebration. Thursday, October 16, 2014.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

TrovaTrip , a travel planning and booking platform that lets creators host adventures with their communities, has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Madrona. Founded in 2017, the Portland-based company makes it easy for creators to sell and host multi-day experiences around the world.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

One such catering company based in Portland, OR is the VT Group who provides casual to high-end, full-service catering, event production, and facility management. VT Group also manages several of the city’s most beautiful and diverse spaces including four event venues and two cafe locations in the Portland Metro area.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The Portland Arts and Culture Social Media Convening Workshop. James Leventhal facilitated a workshop in Portland last month along with Adam Rozan of the Oakland Museum of California and Stephanie Weaver of Experienceology. The workshop was a discussion, tweet-festival, and social media community-building exercise.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Meanwhile, Gabriel, an IVF baby who is a member of the LGBTQ community, felt that the services for family planning weren’t always accepting of the gay community. “And the queer community has been locked out of these services. It became my mission to democratize healthcare for my community.”

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TechCrunch

JULY 21, 2021

Fetch Package , a last-mile package delivery company for apartment communities, has raised $50 million in a Series C round of funding and closed on a $10 million venture debt facility. Michael Patton founded Fetch in May 2016 after being frustrated by having packages lost at the apartment community in which he was living. . “I

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

As the Education Director, Ash will be responsible for overseeing and designing programs for the NTEN Community to help them transform technology into social change. Learn more about Ash''s journey through the NTEN Community, lessons learned along the way, tips, and something that might surprise you about him.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Guy takes celebrities around the world to connect with young leaders who are creating change in their communities. The most recent episode featured Eva Mendes, and Liz Evans, the Executive Director and Founder of the Portland Hotel Society in Vancouver. of Oakland residents are living in poverty.

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