Two exciting new retail establishments are making the South Waterfront their home this spring:

Little Big Burger will open their sixth location in Portland at the Ardea.  Little Big Burger burgers are made with a 1/4 lb. of Cascade Natural beef, local brioche buns, local cheeses, organic veggies, and Camden’s Catsup.  They also have a veggie burger option and addictive truffle oil fries.  Yum!  The new location is set to open late Spring 2012.

Oranj Studio, a boutique hair salon and art gallery, also plans to open at the Ardea this spring!  Owner Tamara Dayton is Portland’s own local hair whisperer (this writer is one of her many devotees and can’t wait for her to be just one block away)!  The studio is scheduled to open in March.  Stop in and say hi or schedule an appointment to take in some art, sip some wine, and put your hair in good hands.

Please join Umpqua Bank for their Jono Hennessy, Carter Bond, and Zanotti Fraganola eyewear trunk show sponsored by Myoptic Optometry. These exclusive lines will be available to see and order for one night in their entirety only at the South Waterfront.  There will be opticians on hand and the event will be catered with food and beverages with a chance to win a free pair of glasses!

Please contact 503-288-5661 for information.

Thursday, February 9, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Purchase a $300 gift card and receive a wrapped 16 piece Box of Moonstruck Chocolates.  Purchase a $500 gift card and receive an extra $50 gift card and a 16 piece Box of Moonstruck Chocolates.  Purchase a $1000 gift card and receive an extra $200 gift card.

Offer not valid with any other offer or discount.  Please visit Spa at the Avalon Hotel for this offer (address below); offer not available online.

Spa at the Avalon Hotel
4650 SW Macadam Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
www.avalonhotelandspa.com | 503-802-5912
Home to Aquariva Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

Your local Umpqua Bank is presenting an education workshop designed to help you understand the details about Credit Reports and FICO Scores:  What their importance is, what one needs to know, the difference between certain scores, and estimated time to rebuild one’s score.

Certified Continuing Education Course provided through Lawyers Title of Oregon LLC, a Certified Provider of Continuing Education.

Tuesday, December 6, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Purchase a $300 gift card and receive a wrapped 16 piece Box of Moonstruck Chocolates.  Purchase a $500 gift card and receive an extra $50 gift card and a 16 piece Box of Moonstruck Chocolates.  Purchase a $1000 gift card and receive an extra $200 gift card.

Offer not valid with any other offer or discount.  Please visit Spa at the Avalon Hotel for this offer (address below); offer not available online.

Spa at the Avalon Hotel
4650 SW Macadam Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
www.avalonhotelandspa.com | 503-802-5912
Home to Aquariva Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

Stylefront is having holiday specials! Bearpaw boots, Jet jeans, and Cheap Monday denim jeans are 30% off.  Bring this ad for 20% off on regular items.

Sales valid through December 31, 2011
STYLEFRONT
0740 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It
www.style-front.com | 503-477-5481

South Waterfront Dental is hosting its one year anniversary party with wine & hors d’oeuvres on Saturday, November 19, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  Get coupons for discounted services and free teeth whitening with an appointment in November and December.  For further information call 503-841-5658.

Saturday, November 19, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
South Waterfront Dental
3671 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Umpqua Bank appreciates your business. Please join them for a day of customer appreciation. Continental breakfast from the Daily Café, lunch from Bambuza, and afternoon treats from Rilassi.

Thursday, November 10, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Portland Development Commission contracted with Marketek, Inc. in April 2011 to prepare a grocery market study for four potential grocery sites in the City of Portland.  The purpose of the analysis is to identify and analyze factors affecting grocery supply and demand in general and in specific Central City market areas for the RiverPlace, North District (OHSU/ZRZ properties), PSU (SW 4th & Harrison) and 10th & Belmont sites.

Following the market analysis and evaluation of each site, Marketek identified grocer candidates that would potentially be a good fit for trade area demographics and central Portland locations.  The prospect list focused on full service operators actively seeking expansion in the Portland market, with four candidates emerging – Barbur World Foods, Market of Choice, New Seasons, and Whole Foods.  Via in-person meetings with representatives of each company, Marketek shared market and site information and gathered feedback regarding each company’s level of interest in the proposed grocery sites.

Based on market data and grocer responses, a site located in PSU, such as the 4th & Harrison site, is the most attractive site for a store location in the immediate future.  Grocers anticipate being able to readily pull from the immediate PSU consumer base as well as from residents of the West Hills neighborhood and South Waterfront area, to some extent.  A South Waterfront location also holds some promise for a full service store over the longer term and a smaller specialty convenience grocer in the near term.

Follow this link to view the full report with a summary of market research, site assessments, grocer interviews, and next steps.

Stop by STYLEFRONT to check out their fall sales!  Sales and clearance on Reebok Easytone, Minnetonka Shoes, Siwy Denim Shorts, Spanx and Calvin Klein Underwear, etc.

Starting November 1 until products run out!
STYLEFRONT
0740 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It
www.style-front.com | 503-477-5481