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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 Sunday, April 15. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. You may also mail submissions to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR 97230. To leave a phone message, dial 503-287-8904. The Mid-county Memo fax number is 503-249-7672.
Parkrose Farmers' market season is near
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| There is more to Parkrose Farmers' Market than fresh produce. Scott Wood sells hand crafted items for your backyard and garden. The market begins its fifth year Saturday, May 5. Mid-county Memo photo/Tim Curran |
Market master Steve Voorhees has lined up 31 vendors who will offer fresh, local fruits and vegetables; plant starts for your vegetable and flower gardens; hanging flower baskets; hand crafted jewelry; custom yard and garden wood crafts; tamales; pottery; fresh baked goods; kitchen textiles; fresh caramel corn and even massages. Live, local musicians will perform most weekends.
Parkrose Farmer's Market accepts SNAP Oregon Trail and debit cards.
The market is located at Parkrose High, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. This season, it moves to the eastside parking lot, next to the new fitness track. Saturday's it is the place to be in Parkrose.
ßRussell neighborhood entrepreneur Joshua Provonchee has launched a free online social market place that unites users with providers. At a time when many people find finances tight and work hard to find, ZooFaroo is providing an age-old solution with a computer-age twist. As an online social marketplace, ZooFaroo offers a public platform for the free exchange of goods and services through trade, barter, or money.
Zoofaroo co-founder Joel Hokkanen, a veterinarian from Maine says, “More and more of my clients were out of work, skilled workers without an outlet for their services. I found myself bartering a lot, providing vaccinations in exchange for whatever my clients could offer - rotating my tires or freshly caught lobster. There was a real need for a marketplace where individuals and small businesses could meet to offer and trade their unique skills and products.”
Hokkanen partnered with web developer and ZooFaroo co-founder Provonchee to create a new type of online social marketplace. Provonchee says, “We made ZooFaroo low-tech by design, we wanted an easy to use, small community feel. Whether you're just browsing the offers or needs for fun, actively looking for a landscaper, or a business seeking to connect with customers, you'll feel right at home. It's a completely open and flexible platform, especially with the social media component. This gives users the confidence and freedom to facilitate positive and productive exchanges with their community.”
ZooFaroo LLC is a privately owned company that was launched in January. Currently, ZooFaroo is available throughout the United States and is looking to expand its reach in the very near future. You will find more information at www.zoofaroo.com.
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