General News
V Market: Electric Charging Stations, Fusion Food and More
Paul Singh calls the future V Market, scheduled to open in December 2025. It is imagined not as another petrol-and-chips stop, but as a miniature ecosystem of culture, food, sustainability, and community care. A place for neighbors to meet face-to-face again. Continue reading
Unlocking Imagination: How MindTrix Escape Rooms Bring Community, Creativity and Family Fun to Tualatin
The adventure began in 2015 when Mike and Daniela, a married couple, tried their first escape room as a family outing. What began as a holiday pastime with relatives across the country transformed into a business built around fun, storytelling, and community. Continue reading
Quarterly Economic Newsletter – Q4
The 2025 Q4 Economic Newsletter, written by Dr. Bill Conerly, a business economist and Forbes senior contributor, is available now! Continue reading
Reviving Portland’s Hollywood District: Palindrome’s Vision for Historic Redevelopment
With the support of Bank of the Pacific, Palindrome’s latest project blends history, community, and economic growth. Continue reading
Quarterly Economic Newsletter – Q3
The 2025 Q3 Economic Newsletter, written by Dr. Bill Conerly, a business economist and Forbes senior contributor, is available now! Continue reading
Bank of the Pacific Expands Client Relationships in Portland and Vancouver
In a fast moving business world, Bank of the Pacific stands out as a true partner, offering smart tools, security, and real relationship banking. Continue reading
North County Landscape Co.: A Homegrown Success Story
Since its founding in 2003, North County Landscape Co. has expanded to serve about 320 clients. In 2019, Sonya Erica joined North County as General Manager. She recognized the need for ample space to park trucks and trailers, as well as specialized equipment and the products they use on a daily basis. She also agreed that they needed a space that would allow them to host clients comfortably. Continue reading
Quarterly Economic Newsletter – Q2
The 2025 Q2 Economic Newsletter, written by Dr. Bill Conerly, a business economist and Forbes senior contributor, is available now! Continue reading
Bank of the Pacific Supports TAALA Fund’s Mission of Financial Inclusion
On the Olympic Peninsula’s southwest coast, the TAALA Fund is a Native CDFI that works to support communities within the Quinault Indian Reservation. Founded in 2010, the TAALA Fund has gained support from a number of organizations, including Bank of the Pacific. Continue reading