PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Scooters are so retro that they are almost brand new. Large billboards will go into these markets: San Francisco/Oakland, Columbus, Dallas, San Diego, Portland, Los Angeles, Denver, Atlanta, Reno and Nashville. Lime will send out “brand ambassadors” to do community outreach and distribute 250,000 helmets over the coming months.

San Francisco 128

San Francisco social media San Diego Los Angeles 128

PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2016

One minute, you can have the hottest product or store on the block — think Aéropostale about a decade ago — and the next, no one wants to buy the product any longer, the brand is now suddenly considered uncool and nobody’s shopping there any longer ( think Aéropostale today ).

San Diego 100

San Diego Portland Wyoming Oregon 100

PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2016

While other retailers of its description and demographic appeal base were reporting losses across the board and closing stores, Urban Outfitters (and its affiliated Anthropologie and Free People’s brands) was reporting gains and plans to open new locations. But it was a drum Urban Outfitters was playing post-successful earnings run.

social media 100

social media Retail Portland Millennials 100

William Mills

DECEMBER 12, 2017

This is good news for the job market; however, a number of decisions may be made before yearend that will change the competitive landscape for small businesses. provides turn-key digital lending technology and integrated digital marketing for financial institutions, targeted toward small business and consumer loans. www.rcgiltner.com.

Conference 40

Conference Innovation Lending Customer Experience 40

PYMNTS

MAY 25, 2017

Circle Media, the company behind Circle with Disney — a device that helps parents enforce their home’s internet rules and restrictions — has raised $10 million in Series A funding. According to TechCrunch , the Portland-based startup had previously raised $800,000 in startup capital and $3 million in convertible notes, as well as $1.5

Portland 100

Portland social media Video Regional 100

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Merger of Equals Deal of the Year (Credit Union) – Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union put 2+2 together to make a $4 billion institution in the Minnesota market. While Huntington is down like most bank stocks, the pain hasn’t been as severe, and Huntington doubled down on local markets in 2023 by consolidating business units.

Fintech 195

Fintech Community Regional Technology 195