Spotlight on small business: Southeast Portland vintage theaters ...

A weekly roundup of small businesses featured throughout the pages of The Oregonian and Oregon Live. Check back every week for the latest stories.

Southeast Portland's the scene for vintage, independent movie theaters

The Oregonian?s Molly Hottle reports:

"The Clinton, which has been at Southeast Clinton Street and 25th Avenue since 1914, is one of seven independent theaters that dot the landscape of Southeast Portland. Such a collection is rare for such a small geography, but these independents thrive in this area of Portland that values quirkiness and supports local businesses."?

Clackamas business owner hopes new store will become go-to shop for gifts

The Oregonian?s Emily Fuggetta writes:

"Kate Ross ran card and gift shops for years, but when one after another shut down, she decided to take matters into her own hands."?

Yoga clothing store prAna to open its first Portland location next week

Molly Hottle reports:

"A clothing store specializing in yoga and outdoor apparel is opening its first Portland-area store next week in Northwest Portland."

Tualatin?s Powin Corp. helps put upscale U.S. products in Chinese buyers' hands

Oregonian contributor Eric Apalategui writes:

"Powin Corp. spent more than 20 years building a pipeline pumping Chinese-made products -- from fitness equipment to furniture to gun safes -- into the American market.

Now the Tualatin company, in a unique partnership with some of China's largest banks, is working to reverse the flow of goods by helping American companies introduce upscale brands to a surging class of affluent customers in a country of 1.3 billion people."?

Portland Metals, Northeast Portland scrap metal company under fire for zoning violations, announces bankruptcy during hearing

Oregonian reporter Larry Bingham reports:

"The owner of Portland Metals, the Northeast Portland scrap metal company under fire from neighbors and nearby businesses, has filed for bankruptcy. And the company's legal status may affect what the city can do about zoning violation fines."

--Molly Young

Source: http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/11/spotlight_on_small_business_so.html

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