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Local businesses are the lifeblood of our community. The Mid-county Memo offers this section to our business neighbors for news, advancements, promotions, expansions and other noteworthy events to be shared with the community at large. Business Memo submissions for the May issue are due by Friday, April 15. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. You may also mail editorial submissions to: 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR, 97230. To call or leave a phone message, dial 503-287-8904. The Mid-county Memo fax number is 503-249-7672.
Gateway welcomes massage therapist
Kurt Williams, a licensed massage therapist, has opened Oregon Soft Tissue Therapy at 10303 N.E. Weidler St. He specializes in medical and orthopedic massage for motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, repetitive motion injuries and relaxation.
A number of years ago, Williams suffered a whiplash injury during a martial arts sparring session. He credits his recovery to chiropractic treatments and massage therapy. Williams explains that most chronic pain is due to poor biomechanics and soft tissue injuries, and said massage addresses these problems well. His own treatment and recovery led him to enroll at East-West College of Healing Arts here in Portland. He earned his massage license in 1992. To improve his skills in various integrated manual therapies and assessment skills, he has completed a number of continuing education courses from manual physical therapists and advanced massage therapists.
Williams is set up to handle cases through insurance companies, but stresses that patients may need a referral from their physician or chiropractor. He says it is important to clear the way with the insurance company first.
To keep in shape, Williams lifts weights and participates in a variety of cardiovascular activities, and enjoys riding street motorcycles during good weather.
He shares his Rockwood home with a parrot, and his office space with a naturopath and an acupuncturist.
To learn more about a holistic approach to treatment of injuries or to aid in relaxation, contact Williams at 503-762-6822.
Business development officers busy at Unitus
Unitus Community Credit Union, a 67-year-old credit union serving six Oregon counties, has two business development officers dedicated to spreading the word about the benefits of belonging to a credit union.
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| Brett Wooden and Mary Anne Miles are on board at Unitus Community Credit Union to tout the benefits of credit union membership. |
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“It’s pretty powerful when you see a business put the products and services of Unitus as a benefit on their Web site or even on other company publications,” said Wooden.
Miles is familiar with the credit union industry; in fact, she’s a long-time member of Unitus. With an extensive background in sales and marketing, Miles applies her experience on a daily basis.
“It’s very rewarding to be part of an organization that encourages opportunities to support businesses in the communities we serve,” Miles stated. “Helping companies and their employees understand how Unitus can help them achieve financial stability and growth is the real key to success.”
Business development officers have been a valuable asset to financial institutions for many years. As more credit unions gain community charters and begin opening supplementary branches, the business development officer plays a crucial role.
Wooden sums up the job description of a business development officer best: “A credit union is like family, and that’s how I want business employees and the community to view Unitus.”
There is a Unitus branch near Mall 205 at 10555 S.E. Washington St. They can be reached at 503-227-5571.
Taste of South arrives in Parkrose
Southern barbecue and the uniquely American music style known as the Blues spring from a diverse and eclectic community of freed slaves, European immigrants and displaced Southerners that found themselves on Beale Street in Memphis, Tenn. in the late 1800s.
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| The Hudson Rocket Band will perform on Saturday, April 16 at the Outer City Blues Festival at Beale Street NW to benefit Human Solutions and the Mt. Hood Community College radio station KMHD. Pictured at a recent Beale Street NW performance are from left to right, Ken “Buzz” Johnson, Mickie Will, and “Cordless” Cliff Ashmon, all of The Hudson Rocket Band. |
| Memo Photo: Tim Curran |
Beale Street NW, 10721 N.E. Sandy Blvd., opened its doors on New Year’s Eve 2004. They have been rockin’ and serving up their signature homemade barbecue sauces since. If the aroma coming from the hardwood smoker out back is not enough, posters of Blues legends and Memphis music giants that hang on the walls lend to the authenticity of the place.
The restaurant provides a family atmosphere along with live music. The restaurant opens every day for lunch at 11 a.m. Although it switches to a 21 and over venue at 9 p.m., the music begins at 8 p.m., so parents can expose their kids to both local and national talent. On Thursday evenings a jam session begins at 8 p.m., so that underage musicians can sit in with pros to hone their skills or simply show off their talent.
On Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m., Beale Street NW serves up live gospel music with lunch.
Hodges says he has sampled Southern barbeque in his travels throughout the country and eventually developed his sauces and house specialty St. Louis style spareribs by trial and error. While a bit of bite is important, he and his staff worked hard to develop sauces that are long on flavor. And they make everything from scratch, including cornbread. For the natural hardwood smoke and briquette cooking essential to true Southern barbecue, he ordered a special six-foot long smoker from Indiana that has six rotating shelves on which he and his staff prepare spareribs, beef brisket and other tender morsels. Meat will cook for up to 10 hours.
Hodges worked for U.S. Bank for 15 years, so it seems only fitting that his new venture is located in a former bank building. The wide open space features a large stage, a dance floor and a special air purification system that keeps the restaurant smoke free. The area that was once the bank vault has been converted to a “green room” where artists can relax between sets.
On Saturday, April 16, Beale Street NW will host the Outer City Blues Festival. Beginning at 3 p.m. national acts and local blues talent will perform to benefit Human Solutions and KMHD-FM. Human Solutions works with low-income families and individuals to help them gain self-sufficiency by providing affordable housing, skills development classes and support services. KMHD, 89.1 on your FM dial, has been broadcasting jazz and blues from the Mt. Hood Community College campus in Gresham since 1984. They have an all Blues format on Fridays from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. the following morning. The Memo is a big fan of the Blues and KMHD’s Blues programming.
Call Beale Street NW at 503-788-5155 for more information.
Park City Pub opens, invites you
There’s a new gathering place in our area.
Park City Pub opened recently at 8025 N.E. 82nd Ave. in Portland. Owners Jon and Bill Hurst have created a great place for people looking for a pub, sports bar and restaurant.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily, with beer, wine and spirits available.
Hours are 7 a.m. to closing Wednesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to closing Monday and Tuesday.
When the Memo recently stopped in to speak with Jon Hurst, we found the gregarious Hurst enjoying a brisk business while waiting on tables.
“Tell your readers we operate a clean and friendly place,” said Hurst between customers. “Invite them to stop by and check us out.”
Stop by, or call 503-284-7107 for more information.
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