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Small Businesses

	A Woman's Point of View - A holistic midwifery and wellwoman care practice located in NE Portland. Serving woman and their families for over 30 years with homebirths, waterbirths and their GYN care.
	Around the Sun - Around the Sun offers ideas for saving money in Portland, Oregon, and beyond.
	Array Art Gallery - Come buy directly from; art professors, art teachers and professional artists. Here they sell their jewelry, interior and exterior décor for homes and businesses and installation art; site-specific art that is designed and crafted for architectural details and landscapes.
	Aurora Silk - Natural dyes and natural yarns, fabrics, and fibers.
	b l u e   r e s e a r c h - Local, established, full-service provider of market research and consulting services helping clients understand their markets and customers as well as define strategies and tactics to drive customer adoption.
	Banyan Acupuncture - Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Matrix Energetics Practitioner, Remote Sessions Available
	Beyond the Bead - Quality handcrafted jewelry by Michelle Geschke. Beyond the Bead designs range from “blue jean” casual to “bridal gown” elegant. With so many innovative, attractive, and fresh styles, you’ll discover the perfect piece...or I’ll create it for you!
	BIKEmpowered - The most fun you can have going greener and leaner - learning in small groups to bicycle free of pains, worries or crashes. Handle motorists, carry loads, commute by bike, ride with the kids, fix your own bike AND shed pounds, get strong, save thou$and$ – all by bicycle! Absorb the best of my 30 years of coaching thousands of kids, women and men.
	birdcrumbs - Early 2010 we decided to leave the corporate world to pursue a slow lifestyle. We created birdcrumbs, a Mom & Pop studio where we divide our time between client projects and develop product concepts designed for slow living enthusiasts.
	body spa & massage, llc - Experience relaxation and rejuvenation for your body, mind & spirit in North Portland's historic St Johns neighborhood. Body Spa & Massage is a relaxing oasis where you will enjoy soothing body work and pampering in a charming 1920's cottage.
	Cayman Diving Lodge - The Cayman Diving Lodge creates an ambiance of simple luxury in a nature rich, ecologically friendly setting. Discover the tropical beauty of Grand Cayman while staying in the only Green resort constructed to preserve and protect the fragile eco-system of Grand Cayman.
	Common Pulse - Rhythm circles for community, health, and fun.
	Competitive Advantage Consultants - Our mission as Competitive Advantage Consultants is to work with valued clients to increase their organization's strategic, leadership and operational capabilities.
	Connect Nutrition - Connect Nutrition was founded to address the need for unique and innovative solutions to solve problems of inadequate nutrition, hunger, and food insecurity.
	Creative Glass Works - Custom stained glass artwork by an artist in Corvallis, Oregon.
	Dalton Law Office - Law Office of Nicole T. Dalton, PLLC. Southwest Washington criminal defense, consumer and small business legal services.
	Dancing Silver Designs - Hand crafted, original jewelry by Lelah Wright. Each piece is sculpted into elegant forms, spiraling with movement and style. Her jewelry is innovative and classic with a primitive flair.
	Desert Heat - The official web page for the band Desert Heat.
	Dorkface Media Inc. - We Design Blogs And Websites And Stuff
	Dundee Memorial Park Association - Mid-town Omaha, Nebraska neighborhood association. We spend most of our time restoring our fine old houses. See the Old House Mechanic section of our site.
	Earth Circles - Earth Circles are designed to help us move from feelings of despair and denial to positive action, using the power we gain from sharing concerns, learning together and acting in community. They are small groups of people who meet together to acknowledge their concerns and fears around climate change and the environmental, social, and economic destruction that may lie ahead, and to support one another in discovering and carrying out effective action, as we shift toward a more sustainable way of life.
	Ecogent.cat - Website with news and media regarding ecofriendly products, activities and documentaries.
	Elements In Time - We are a branding, strategy and storytelling firm dedicated to cultivating positive social change, locally and globally.
	Fantômas Language Services - Fantômas Language Services provides first rate language services from English, Spanish and French into Dutch at reasonable prices.
	Fusion Landscape Design - To provide ecologically sound landscape designs without sacrificing attention to form, color, and texture.
	Gelato Maestro - We don't make the only gelato in town, but we do make the BEST!
	Green Directory Montana - Montana's only sustainable resource guide.
	Grove Hill Gardens - Grove Hill Gardens specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of environmentally sensitive landscapes in West Suburban Boston. Although no built landscape can be truly wild, our gardens bring a hint of wildness to our daily lives.
	Hearts Desire - Hearts Desire is a gallery/boutique located in Bradenton, Florida's Village of the Arts featuring handcrafted jewelry, affordable women's fashions and accessories, as well as fine art and gifts.
	HelpForLowT - HelpForLowT.com offers an inexpensive, novel approach for male testosterone replacement, that's easier to apply and saves up to 70% on traditional testosterone replacement.
	ionx Web Solutions - ionx Web Solutions is a Portland, Oregon based web development and online marketing consultancy.
	Katie Kennedy, Licensed Massage Practitioner - A massage therapist working in Issaquah, Washington.
	kevin forrest - A website promoting the film and video work of Kevin Forrest. Kevin is based out of Portland Oregon.
	Lawrence Convalescent Center - Located in the heart of Southeast Portland in the Sunnyside neighborhood, our small facility is filled with friendly, professional staff who are dedicated to providing the best nursing care for you or a loved one.
	Marli Miller Photography - Geological Photography--field, studio, and aerial photography of all sorts of geological features.
	Marsh Computer Forensics, LLC - Private investigator specializing in computer forensics and Internet investigations. International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS). Free consultation.
	Maura Nicholson Makes Jewellery - Beautiful handmade jewellery made by Maura Nicholson in her studio on the Isle of Wight. Maura's work has sold through many illustrious shops including Harrods of London, and she has a wide selection of work on this site, as well as contact details for bespoke pieces.
	Midnight Serenaders - Old-time jazz and early swing sextet performing songs from the 1920's and 30's.
	My Very Own Special Body Book - One in four of our daughters and one in six of our sons, will experience some form of unwanted sexual contact before the age of 14. We can give our very young children information that will empower them, rather than frighten them! Let's keep children safe from sexual abuse!
	Neon Husky - A site specializing in products for use in the manipulation arts (juggling, magic, etc.) that do not require throwing and catching. Features: Online store offering worldwide shipping; free lessons; photo galleries, and more.
	One Wahine - One Wahine is the best source for ocean related events for the Pacific Northwest. Check us out for surf contests and lessons for 2006!
	PACHECO:CREATIVE - PACHECO:CREATIVE specializes in creating high-end design solutions for small business. Whether it's corporate identity, sales and marketing materials, or a website, with PACHECO:CREATIVE you get quality work, personal and friendly contact, fast turnaround and reliability - all working to help you establish your professional image.
	PDX Shan: Marketing for small businesses and nonprofits - PDXShan Communications is committed to providing the best customized strategic marketing solutions to your small businesses or nonprofit at a price you can afford. Period.
	Pivotal Writing - Freelance copywriter specializing in persuasive, engaging professional bios written in a friendly, conversational style.
	Portland Personal Injury Attorneys - Shulman DuBois, LLC is a Portland, OR personal injury law firm. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, we can help. Visit our website and call us today for a free consultation.
	Portland Security - Security Guard provider to businesses in the local Portland market with the goal of having the best cared for customers in our industry.
	Quail Ridge Studios, LLC - Quail Ridge Studios was founded to provide high quality medical illustrations for every need, including book or atlas publications, journal articles, informational brochures, advertising, or medical-legal exhibits.
	Raytown Tree Board - We are a resource for the citizens of Raytown, Missouri regarding the care, selection and planting of trees on public lands and rights of way.
	Re-Vision Labs - RVL is a social innovation consultancy. We help organizations embrace networks of people, with a focus on Gen Y, to create new business value and opportunities, bringing together powerful teams to solve real problems. We are keenly aware of social trends in business, and excel at building strategic partnerships to achieve leverage.
	RecycleScene - Promotes recycling resources, information, and recycled-content art and products. A combination of research, interviews and outreach are used to spotlight creative ways that people find to reduce and reuse.
	redhen communications - redhen is about helping small companies and community organizations tell their stories. I offer client communication services ranging from one-off copy needs to fully integrated marketing and PR campaigns. With more than 10 years of marketing communications experience, I am a dedicated, creative professional who thrives on finding innovative ways to help you meet your communication goals.
	Richmond Conservation Studio - RCS is a private art conservation business based in Richmond, Virginia. The owner, L. Cleo Mullins, specializes in treating easel paintings on wood and canvas as well as polychrome wooden sculpture and marble.
	Robin's Song Acupressure & Herbal Therapy - Healing arts practice in Interior Alaska. Jen is a Clinical Herbalist and Asian Bodywork Therapist.
	Rock Scallop - John Hartog Natural Soundscape Recording - a tribute to the world's vanishing quiet places.
	Roots Realty - Roots Realty is a group of green-thinking, full-time professional Realtors who are very interested in sustainable living, building and remodeling. We have EcoBrokers and an EcoDesign Consultant on staff, and we network with a large pool of other local sustainable businesses. Our goal is to provide the best education and advice for our clients, while helping to create a strong local community and economy.
	Sigstad Ceramics - Hand made functional and sculptural soda glazed porcelain and stoneware.
	Silowan Photography - Silowan Photography located in Southeastern MA is a portrait studio specializing in high school senior portraiture and family portriature in the studio and on location.
	Squirrel Farm Organic Produce - At Squirrel Farm, every living thing serves at least three purposes. Every action accomplishes at least three goals. When I make a decision it has to take into account the possible outcomes in three dimensions and across the past, present and future life of the farm.
	Standing Wave Art - Photo Graphics - Online portfolio of Michael Cushing's photo graphic work - abstract nature & dream montage.
	Starting From Scratch Bakery - Small allergy friendly bakery.
	Stout Tanks and Kettles - The Small Brewery Experts. We provide stainless steel kettles and fermenters to micro and nano breweries, as well as home brew enthusiasts, from 7 barrels down to 5 gallons.
	Talulah Natural Skin Care - Talulah is a pure and natural line of skin care comprised of organic, food grade raw materials, botanicals and essential oils. All products are cruelty free, non toxic and vegetarian.
	Tamarack Media - A full service environmental media business, helping you communicate environmental issues through websites, videos, and publications.
	The Holonic Art Movement - International artists collaborate to help others in need. Artists of the world unite!
	The Write Work - Sebastian de Assis, Ph.D., is a talented writer and editorial consultant with documented evidence of the effectiveness of his work.
	Thought for the Day - A daily quotation of inspiration, motivation, education, agitation or contemplation.
	Tiny Choices - Our thoughts on small (and not-so-small) environmental choices.
	Trellis Earth - We offer a full line of eco-friendly corn plastic products to the food service and retailing communities.
	Turning Tides: Massage and Doula Services - Well-rounded perinatal care: Jules Moon offers pregnancy massage as well as labor and postpartum doula services in Portland, Oregon and on Kauai, Hawaii. She is also an apprentice midwife.
	Urban Compost Tumbler - Offers the both the Urban Compost Tumbler 7 & 9. Great for Home Composting.
	Urbanesque.com - Inspiring people and their causes, projects and businesses that make a difference in the world.
	Wildlife Photography by Hal Brindley - World famous wildlife photographer Hal Brindley shares his love for the incredible diversity of life on our planet through entertaining photo stories and videos.
	Wise Power Systems, Inc - Wind and solar installer and seller of PV and wind products and services. For both residential and commercial systems.
	Wolf Steel - Fabricator of steel body panels for vintage cars
	Wolf Wise Media - A hub to all things media. Photography / Graphics / Video / Sound / Print / Design
	Workshop Houston - Workshop Houston’s mission is to provide youth with creative, technical and educational resources. Our vision is to lay the groundwork for a just society by creating a community that provides youth with support, expanded opportunities and alternative definitions of success.
	YoungAssociates - We are a management and fundraising firm with one purpose: provide development professionals and their volunteers the essentials that ensure breakthrough fundraising. Specializing in wealth analysis, development audits, feasibility studies, annual funds, and capital and endowment campaigns.

Non-profits

	1 by 1 Cat Rescue - We are a “No Kill” cat rescue and have been providing care for cats in Berks & Lehigh counties in Pennsylvania for over 19 years. We survive from your generosity and are solely funded by donations
	Adrenaline Addicts Anonymous - A Twelve Step recovery organization for adrenaline addicts.
	Agile Open Northwest - A unique Northwest experience: in-depth discussions of agile software development in an Open Space format. Held in Seattle and Portland in alternate years.
	Angels on Assignment - Non Profit organization that helps families dealing with serious illness.
	Au Sable River Association - The ASRA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the cultural and natural resources of the Au Sable River, located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York.
	Central Arkansas Mothers of Multiples - A support group in the Central Arkansas area for mothers of twins, triplets, and more!
	Coachella Valley Green - An information gateway to all the people, places, business and more, that are green and sustainable in the Coachella Valley and beyond.
	Come Rest Awhile - Transitional living for women in recovery from substance abuse.
	Communities Without Borders - Dedicated to establishing mutual understanding and support between local communities in developed countries and local communities in developing countries.
	Friendly Farms Rabbit Rescue - We are a rabbit rescue group based in Monterey County, CA. We work with local shelters to find new homes for abandoned pets.
	Friends of Gateway Green - Our nonprofit was created to help turn an unused swath of land between two freeways in Portland, Oregon into a recreational area for off-road bicycle riding, hiking and more -- and to do all this in a sustainable way.
	Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park - Connecting people with the park through education, volunteerism, and philanthropy. Located on Hawai'i, the Big Island.
	Friends of Murrieta Library - As the Friends of the Murrieta Library, our mission is to support the Murrieta Public Library through fund-raising, advocacy and volunteerism, and to promote awareness of and support for the Library as it serves the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of our Community.
	Gay and Lesbian Fund for Tulsa - A donor advised fund established with the Tulsa Community Foundation. The Fund provides grants to Tulsa area non-profits which provide important services and which include sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policies.
	Geffrard Bourke Photography - A photography website by Geffrard Bourke featuring macro, landscapes, birds and more.
	Hampton Roads Green Building Council - HRGBC is a non-profit chapter of the US Green Building Council based in southeastern Virginia. Our vision is one of a transformed local building industry in which the principles of sustainable planning, design, construction, and operations are normal and achieved.
	Humane Society of Dickson County - Established in 1989, the Humane Society of Dickson County is dedicated to educating the public in responsible pet ownership and the importance of spay/neuter.
	Kappa Xi Omega Sorority Inc - Kappa Xi Omega is a non profit organization based out of Tampa. Florida
	Kern Audubon Society, Inc. - A chapter of National Audubon Society, serving most of Kern County, California. Promoting conservation of birds, wildlife, and habitat.
	Lane County Education Association - Union representing employees of Lane Education Service District in Eugene, Oregon.
	Last Hope Animal Rescue - We are a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization that is dedicated to the rescue and rehabiltation of death-due pound, stray and abandoned animals.
	Liberty Robo-Lions - The FIRST robotics team of Liberty High School in Eldersburg, MD works to spread enthusiasm about science and technology and the spirit of gracious professionalism in the community.
	London Mining Network - The London Mining Network (LMN) is an alliance of human rights, development and environmental groups. We pledge to expose the role of companies, funders and government in the promotion of unacceptable mining projects.
	Measure for Measure, a Men's Chorus - Measure for Measure is a chorus of 80 strong male voices in Ann Arbor, MI. The 2012-13 season will mark our 25th year of making music.
	Mike Bellotti Golf Classic to benefit MDA - Fundraising event for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Eugene, Oregon. Mike Bellotti is football coach for the University of Oregon and serves as the chairman for this golf tournament.
	Ministry of the Mother - A community resource offering timeless wisdom and personal growth services in support of infinite love's expression and reception.
	Northwest Water and Energy Education Institute - The Northwest Water and Energy Education Institute (NWEEI) offers both standard and custom learning opportunities throughout the Northwest for practicing professionals in the energy industry, including an energy management certification program. NWEEI is located within the Institute for Sustainable Practices at Lane Community College.
	Ruby Red Flippers - Ruby Red Flippers is a Portland-based SCUBA club helping gay and lesbian divers connect for diving adventure in the Northwest. In addition to providing a social nexus for our community, we see you through the complete range of diving experiences starting with certification classes all the way through opportunities to go on advanced diving trips beyond the Northwest.
	Seno Woodland Education Center - Forestry and natural resources education center providing outdoor education classes, programs and events for students, teachers and landowners.
	Small Streets - Supporting the preservation and proliferation of small streets in order to improve the quality of life and build the sustainability of our cities and towns.
	Southern Sustainable Resources - Southern Sustainable Resources is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the conservation of natural resources in South Carolina and California.
	Southwest Parent Child Cooperative - A cooperative preschool in Portland, Oregon. Thirty-five years of nurturing children and families. A member of Parent Child Preschools of Oregon (PCPO).
	St. John Bosco Sports - St. John Bosco Sports promotes learning basic skills of youth sports, sportsmanship and commitment to purpose. In addition, our goal is to create an environment for the families of the parish and our neighbors to meet, interact and develop friendships that unify and strengthen our community.
	Student Global Health Alliance - SGHA is a non-profit group made up of medical students at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center that focuses on international health issues and medical and humanitarian missions. 'Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.' ~Hippocrates
	The Post Growth Institute - The Post Growth Institute is an international group exploring and inspiring paths to global prosperity that don’t rely on economic growth. Our Mission is to build and empower a broad-based global movement for identifying, inspiring and implementing new approaches to global well-being.
	The Rabbit Haven - The Rabbit Haven rescues injured and abandoned rabbits and accepts surrendered rabbits from the general public or the SPCA in Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito and Monterey Counties. We then work to place these rescued rabbits into loving permanent or foster homes.
	The Wetlands Conservancy - The Wetlands Conservancy promotes community and private partnerships to permanently protect and conserve Oregon’s Greatest Wetlands.
	Troop 370 - Boy Scout Troop 370 East Texas Area Council Green Acres Baptist Church Tyler TX
	Vermont Access Network - Association of Vermont Community Media Centers
	Washington County Fire & EMS - Website of Washington County, Virginia Fire & EMS.
	West Virginia State CCC Museum Association - The purpose of the site is to preserve the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps in West Virginia from 1933-1942 and to educate the public about the CCC and its contribution to this country.
	Wild Gift - Inspired by Nature, Wild Gift empowers a new generation of better world entrepreneurs committed to innovative solutions for today's global challenges.
	Winter Hospitality Overflow Program - WHO bridges the gap between limited shelter space and the increased need for warm accommodations during Vancouver's coldest winter months.

Blogs

	Bullock Squawk - The Bullock Family blog.
	LesbianDad - A personal essay and photography blog written by a lesbian parent.
	Travel Sweepstakes Blogger - Small blog with daily posts about the latest travel and vacation sweepstakes.

Personal Website/Other

	Artwork by Lorraine Brevig - Artwork by Lorraine Brevig, including landscapes, portraits, pet portraits, doll paintings and fan art.
	DuBois. - This website is my personal blog, hiking log, photo gallery, design portfolio, links to my other websites, etc.
	moov4 - Personal site, photography portfolio.
	Rachel and Juan's Personal Site - A personal site about Rachel and Juan and their ministries.