Portland is the headquarters for a Spanish-language call center that is one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

PORTLAND – Craig Handley and Tony Ricciardi have parachuted out of a plane from 30,000 feet — an altitude reserved for airliners. They’ve also been scuba diving with great white sharks off South Africa, and have flown fighter planes in a mock dogfight over the Nevada desert. Such thrills characterize the relationship between Handley and […]

For the first time in 27 years, you can buy a new Fiat in the United States.
And you don’t have to go far. Portland’s Quirk Auto Group is one of 122 auto dealers nationwide that are gearing up to sell the Fiat 500.

Hundreds attend the annual showcase, which also includes seminars.

Vendors called the event an opportunity to network with peers and advertise products and services.

“It’s a good way to meet people and connect with small businesses. It’s a good way to get your name out in the community,” said Jennie Hersey, a chiropractor with HealthSource in Portland.

Partnering with national retailers propels Seabags’ growth (but it still considers itself a ‘wharf rat’).

One partner handles the crafting of their products while the other takes care of the business details.