The four-day event will take place at Nike’s Beaverton campus.

View as Webpage Suzanne Stevens, Editor Almost since day one of landing a WNBA franchise in Portland, RAJ Sports has talked about the Rose City being the epicenter of women's sports. In addition to owning the Portland Fire, RAJ also owns the Portland Thorns. Both teams have some of the most rabid fans in their respective leagues. To deepen the epicenter reputation, RAJ is again teaming with Nike on a world-class event celebrating women's sports. The Business Journal spoke with RAJ's Karina LeBlanc, who's championed the summit, now in its second year. Read Story. STORY OF THE WEEK Nike, Fire/Thorns prepare for hallmark event The four-day event will take place at Nike’s Beaverton campus. Read Story WNBA’s return to Portland brings buzz, and economic upside Thorns, Fire owner signs lease for 200-plus-employee HQ Portland has a new home for women's sports WEEKLY EDITION Dive deep into critical local business stories with our award-winning Weekly Edition. VIEW WEEKLY EDITION Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences   All rights reserved. ©  Portland Business Journal Email sent by Portland Business Journal 851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 USA Download the free app for breaking news alerts on your phone

Breaking: Vacancy tax a long shot for Portland, study finds

A $60,000 report finds Oregon tax policy and constitutional limits create significant legal hurdles for a proposed charge on empty storefronts.

BREAKING NEWS Vacancy tax a long shot for Portland, study finds A $60,000 report finds Oregon tax policy and constitutional limits create significant legal hurdles for a proposed charge on empty storefronts. READ MORE RELATED NEWS Portland landlords warn against vacancy tax PSU studies vacancies as city considers new tax Portland to study tax on vacant retail, residential spaces View as Webpage   Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences   All rights reserved. ©  Portland Business Journal Email sent by Portland Business Journal 851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 USA Download the free app for breaking news alerts on your phone

Final Reminder: Share Your Insights On Workforce Trends & Challenges

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