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October 26, 2009
Western Surfer Meets Eastern Music
I feel fortunate to be making a living as a musician! Because I am on the road about half the year, travel is a big part of my work and probably the one thing that causes the most stress. Nonstop flights are always appreciated by everyone, but for a musician, it often determines if the focus and energy are appropriately high. Read more »
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October 19, 2009
Building Relationships and Tourism with Japan
On Oct. 30, I will join a delegation of Portlanders on a trip to Japan. Our trip will focus heavily on furthering business relationships and bringing jobs in the green economy back to Portland. While in Japan, I have the honor of celebrating the 50th anniversary of our sister city relationship with the city of Sapporo. Read more »
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October 12, 2009
Oregon Loves Nonstops
Oregon enjoys many advantages of being located on the Pacific Rim, with excellent trade routes via road, rail, river and runway.
Having international air service to Japan and Europe is critical to Oregon’s economy. For every Oregon business, nonstop flights are valued as they work to grow and sell their products abroad.
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October 5, 2009
Tips from Harry for a Weekend in Amsterdam
Amsterdam for a long weekend? Sure, why not? It’s possible, thanks to Delta’s nonstop from Portland. As crazy as it might sound, more people are looking for interesting short breaks. Why? Because working couples are finding it increasingly difficult to schedule quality time together. So why go to Amsterdam? Read more »
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September 28, 2009
Bringing Portland to Amsterdam, Tokyo and Beyond
As someone in the travel business, it’s easy for me to tell you how important it is to have air service that connects Portland to the rest of the country and the world. After all, I make my living helping folks with their business and vacation travel arrangements. Read more »
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September 21, 2009
Exporting Oregon’s Berry Wealth
Oregon Berry Packing started with my grandparents in 1948 and continues as a family-run operation through today. We grow, pack, ship and sell strawberries, black raspberries, blackberries, hazelnuts and our specialty: blueberries. Oregon’s moderate, wet winters and warm, dry summers, allow blueberry production to thrive, making the state one of the premiere blueberry growing venues in the world. With a growing demand for our produce, we need to be able to export our berries quickly and affordably.
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September 14, 2009
Welcome to I Fly Nonstop
As a member of Portland’s International Air Service Committee, it is important for the Port of Portland to actively work with fellow committee members to retain and recruit nonstop international air passenger service at Portland International Airport. Frankly, in this tough economic climate, I feel unbelievably fortunate that we are still in the game with our nonstops to Tokyo and Amsterdam. Read more »