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Livelihood NW Livelihood NW (formerly known as the PSU Business Outreach Program) is a non-profit organization that Previously known as the PSU Business Outreach Program.

Livelihood NW provides technical assistance and business consulting services to locally owned, small businesses.

Want to connect with other business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs?Join the Oregon Women's Center at Livelihood NW's ...
10/13/2026

Want to connect with other business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs?

Join the Oregon Women's Center at Livelihood NW's Business Connections Group for monthly virtual and in-person networking opportunities!

❇️ Our October 14th & November 10th meet-ups will be ✨VIRTUAL✨

To become a member, visit: https://livelihoodnw.org/owbc

Membership is free and open to all Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

➡️ After receiving your login information, you'll be able to sign up for the Business Connections Group through your dashboard.

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, a time to celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of America's first people...
10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, a time to celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of America's first peoples.

If you're looking for upcoming events to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day & Native American Heritage Month, check these out:

10/12 — Indigenous Gathering Day Rally | https://www.instagram.com/p/DeCZVfUIpIT/

10/12 — 9th Annual Indigenous Peoples' Day | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-peoples-day-2026-honoring-our-elders-and-veterans-tickets-2002605997447

10/17 — AISES Powwow | https://conference.aises.org/agenda

10/1-31 — Navajo Skies | https://omsi.edu/events/navajo-skies/

10/12-15 — OSU Indigenous Peoples' Week | https://indigenous.oregonstate.edu/indigenous-peoples-week

11/7 — Frybread Fest | https://www.downtownpdxactivations.com/directorparkcalendar #/en-US/place/NMqMmA/FrybreadFest2026

and the 2026 Inspirational Growth Award goes to...Karen Anderson | Navarra GardensOver the past three years, Karen has s...
10/08/2026

and the 2026 Inspirational Growth Award goes to...

Karen Anderson | Navarra Gardens

Over the past three years, Karen has steadily grown sales and profitability at Navarra Gardens by using financial data to refine her pricing and strategy. Her growing operational expertise helped the business earn the title of 2026 Best Wedding Venue in Polk County. Building on that momentum, she is now expanding into new markets and positioning the business for long-term growth.

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Check out their website: https://www.navarragardens.com/

📸 Photo by Tais Fedorov tais.photo

and the 2026 Inspirational Growth Award goes to...Karen Anderson | Navarra GardensOver the past three years, Karen has s...
10/08/2026

and the 2026 Inspirational Growth Award goes to...

Karen Anderson | Navarra Gardens

Over the past three years, Karen has steadily grown sales and profitability at Navarra Gardens by using financial data to refine her pricing and strategy. Her growing operational expertise helped the business earn the title of 2026 Best Wedding Venue in Polk County. Building on that momentum, she is now expanding into new markets and positioning the business for long-term growth.

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Check out their website: https://www.navarragardens.com/

📸 Photo by Tais Fedorov tais.photo

and the 2026 Rising Star Award goes to...Christian Perez | Kichana LLC / DBA Arcoiris ElixirWhile navigating significant...
10/08/2026

and the 2026 Rising Star Award goes to...

Christian Perez | Kichana LLC / DBA Arcoiris Elixir

While navigating significant personal challenges, Christian persevered by securing new customers, expanding into fresh wholesale markets, launching a new flavor, and purchasing his first delivery van. By mastering key operational skills like bookkeeping, design, and commercial leasing, he continues to lay the groundwork for his next phase of growth: further wholesale expansion and securing a dedicated commercial space.

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Check out their website: https://www.arcoiriselixir.com/

📸 Photo by Tais Fedorov tais.photo

and the 2026 Strategic Growth Award goes to...Nicole Williford | Shift Consultation LLCNavigating the shift from hands-o...
10/08/2026

and the 2026 Strategic Growth Award goes to...

Nicole Williford | Shift Consultation LLC

Navigating the shift from hands-on operator to strategic leader, Nicole built the foundation for Shift Consultation’s next chapter by making key hires, strengthening HR policies, and leveraging financial data to drive business focus. By building systems to manage team capacity, she reduced the business's daily dependence on her, established healthier personal boundaries, and successfully guided the company to a major revenue milestone.

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Check out their website: https://www.shiftconsultation.com/

📸 Photo by Tais Fedorov tais.photo

and the 2026 Financial Empowerment Award goes to...Rachel Rodrigues | Cabana do CafeAfter navigating some difficult past...
10/08/2026

and the 2026 Financial Empowerment Award goes to...

Rachel Rodrigues | Cabana do Cafe

After navigating some difficult past accounting advice, Rachel and Hector committed to getting accurate financial information in place and learning how to use it to make decisions. Work on the business’s bookkeeping helped prepare her for Livelihood NW’s Ascend program, where stronger financials became a tool for planning and growth. And that work is paying off. The business has experienced significant year-over-year sales increases, Rachel and Hector are building a clearer path toward owner compensation, hiring, and finding balance in a business that has demanded extremely long hours.

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Check out their website: https://www.cabana.cafe/

📸 Photo by Tais Fedorov tais.photo

and the 2026 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award goes to...Taiz & Marivel Gomez | Alegria Photo Booth, LLCHaving built their bu...
10/08/2026

and the 2026 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award goes to...

Taiz & Marivel Gomez | Alegria Photo Booth, LLC

Having built their business from the ground up, Taiz and Marivel learned everything from logistics and taxes to branding and event production while combining their unique strengths as business partners. This year, that hard work unlocked major opportunities, including corporate events with the Portland Thorns and Portland Fire, as well as winning Best Photo Booth in the 2026 PNW Weddings Excellence Awards. They're now preparing to hire their first employee and expand services.

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Check out their website: https://alegriaphotobooth.com/

📸 Photo by Tais Fedorov tais.photo

and the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year Award goes to...Rebecca Smith | Ice QueenSince transitioning Ice Queen to a brick-...
10/08/2026

and the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year Award goes to...

Rebecca Smith | Ice Queen

Since transitioning Ice Queen to a brick-and-mortar storefront, Rebecca has driven consistent year-over-year growth and record sales while strategically optimizing operations and finances. When staffing shortages arose, she stepped into front-line roles to refine hiring practices, policies, and management systems, while also updating financial records and using projections to make data-driven decisions on pricing, products, and sales channels.

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Check out their website: https://icequeenyouscream.com/

Address

615 SW Harrison Street
Portland, OR
97201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15039908255

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