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Portland Press Room · by PressRoom DailySunday, October 18, 2026
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City of Roses

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Portland is famous for its food cart scene.

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11:00 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Champions Honest Representation and Community Support for the Restaurant and Hospitality Workforce12:54 PM ET Founder Nio DiPietrantonio Explains Why 86 DEFEAT Refuses to Glorify Burnout in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry12:49 PM ET The Industry Chews People Up. 86 Defeat Is Here for the Ones Still Standing.12:30 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Shines a Light on the Unsung Workforce Behind Every Restaurant Meal and Every Perfectly Poured Drink10:30 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™: A Brand Built From the Back of the House4:39 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Grace of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere10:46 PM ET 86 DEFEAT Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Heart of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere5:44 PM ET Ethiopia Prime Leads Purelight Coffee Lineup as Bootstrapped Brand Redefines Online Specialty Coffee for a New Generation11:13 AM ET Buffalo Coffee and Cups Announces Expanded Menu and New Seasonal Offerings for Fall 202611:04 AM ET Buffalo Coffee and Cups Announces Expanded Menu and New Seasonal Offerings for Fall 202611:00 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Champions Honest Representation and Community Support for the Restaurant and Hospitality Workforce12:54 PM ET Founder Nio DiPietrantonio Explains Why 86 DEFEAT Refuses to Glorify Burnout in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry12:49 PM ET The Industry Chews People Up. 86 Defeat Is Here for the Ones Still Standing.12:30 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Shines a Light on the Unsung Workforce Behind Every Restaurant Meal and Every Perfectly Poured Drink10:30 AM ET 86 DEFEAT™: A Brand Built From the Back of the House4:39 PM ET 86 DEFEAT™ Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Grace of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere10:46 PM ET 86 DEFEAT Launches Apparel Line Honoring the Grit and Heart of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Everywhere5:44 PM ET Ethiopia Prime Leads Purelight Coffee Lineup as Bootstrapped Brand Redefines Online Specialty Coffee for a New Generation11:13 AM ET Buffalo Coffee and Cups Announces Expanded Menu and New Seasonal Offerings for Fall 202611:04 AM ET Buffalo Coffee and Cups Announces Expanded Menu and New Seasonal Offerings for Fall 2026
5:11 PM ETOct 13, 2026

Backwater Outfitters Launches New Apparel Line Celebrating the Outdoor Lifestyle Across Hunting, Fishing, and Off-Road Adventures

Backwater Outfitters has unveiled a new collection of apparel designed for outdoorsmen who live for hunting, fishing, camping, and buggy riding. The collection features original artwork and…

Backwater Outfitters
1:30 PM ETOct 13, 2026

United in Style Sets Its Sights on Becoming a Recognizable Name in Apparel

An independent apparel brand is working to carve out its own place in the clothing industry, with a focus on individuality, self-expression and ambitious plans for the future.

United in Style
1:00 PM ETOct 13, 2026

Ocean Rise Coffee Introduces Specialty Coffee Line Rooted in Intention, Ethical Sourcing, and Ocean-Inspired Calm

Ocean Rise Coffee, a specialty coffee brand founded by a registered nurse from Nebraska, is gaining attention for its distinctive ocean-inspired identity and purpose-driven approach to coffe…

Ocean Rise Coffee
12:30 PM ETOct 13, 2026

Veteran Owned Dogs Life Express Combines E-Commerce Growth With Greyhound Rescue Commitment

Dogs Life Express continues to distinguish itself in the online pet supply space by pairing its expanding product catalog with meaningful rescue work. The company's owner actively fosters gr…

Dogs Life Express
12:00 PM ETOct 13, 2026

Funeral Homes Nationwide Embrace Patented Flashback Device as a New Standard in Preserving Life Stories Beyond the Service

Funeral service providers across the country are integrating Flashback LLC's patented memorial device into their offerings, giving families a way to hear a loved one's eulogy and life story…

Flashbackmonument.com
11:30 AM ETOct 13, 2026

Designer Jessica of Wildwares Canada Turns Northern Wilderness Into Wearable Art With Signature Sarcastic Flair

Wildwares Canada founder Jessica channels her daily encounters with rugged northern terrain and wildlife into a distinctive product line that pairs rustic beauty with irreverent commentary…

Wildwares Canada
11:00 AM ETOct 13, 2026

GC Tactical Programs Now a Hiring Prerequisite Across Private Security and Personal Support Sectors as Employer Adoption Surges

GC Tactical's training programs have become a standard hiring requirement for organizations employing security guards, CCTV monitors, personal support workers, and nurses. The company's empl…

GC Tactical
5:26 PM ETOct 12, 2026

United in Style Sets Its Sights on Becoming a Recognizable Name in Apparel

An independent apparel brand is working to carve out its own place in the clothing industry, with a focus on individuality, self-expression and ambitious plans for the future.

United in Style
5:04 PM ETOct 12, 2026

Lone Wolf Art Files for Federal Trademark Protection as Wildlife Brand Expands Into Full Lifestyle Product Line

Lone Wolf Art has filed for federal trademark protection while rapidly scaling its product catalog beyond art prints into apparel, accessories, footwear, and drinkware. The brand now offers…

Lone Wolf Art
4:44 PM ETOct 12, 2026

Ocean Rise Coffee Introduces Specialty Coffee Line Rooted in Intention, Ethical Sourcing, and Ocean-Inspired Calm

Ocean Rise Coffee, a specialty coffee brand founded by a registered nurse from Nebraska, is gaining attention for its distinctive ocean-inspired identity and purpose-driven approach to coffe…

Ocean Rise Coffee
4:33 PM ETOct 12, 2026

As Teacher Compensation Debates Intensify, Author Emerson De Oliveira Presents AI-Driven Side Business Models Built for Educators

With ongoing national conversations about educator pay and financial strain, Emerson De Oliveira's book The Teacher's Income Plan offers six structured business models that teachers can buil…

The Teacher's Income Plan: 6 AI-Powered Side Businesses You Can Build in 90 Days Without Losing Your Summer
4:26 PM ETOct 12, 2026

Find Your Coast® Apparel Expands Its Buy 1, Plant 1 Initiative to Support Coastal Ecosystem Restoration Nationwide

Find Your Coast® Apparel is scaling its Buy 1, Plant 1 program, linking every purchase to tree planting efforts that support coastal ecosystems. The initiative reflects the brand's ongoing c…

Find Your Coast® Apparel