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Business name: FeatherLite Enterprises LLC Website: www.featherlites.com Owners/founders: Bruce Feathers Location: NE Portland Years in business: 7 yrs Product(s): Gloves, Safety Shoes, Equipment and Disposables, Office Supplies, Audio & Web-Based Conferencing, Soda Beverages & Bottled Water, Corporate Identity & Promotional Items, Risk Management Services, Software Engineering Employees: 4 full, 2 part-time Where are the markets (industries and/or businesses if B2B) for your products and how important are local customers for what you produce? Local and national businesses including Providence, McDonalds, Microsoft, and Nike. What does your company do to differentiate itself and its products from those of its competitors? We offer a broad product selection, national coverage, flexible computer systems design, and customized electronic commerce. How has your business changed in the last 2-5 years (if it is even 5 years old)? Expanded product and service offerings, e-commerce; accessing and growing regional and national markets for products and services. Key innovations in your company (products, processes, designs, ideas)? Building community investment into the business model to contribute to the revitalization, development and stability of inner city people and community. Key breakthrough or turning point in the business: Development of national accounts in the late 1990's led to a diversified product line and new markets. What's the biggest challenge facing your business? Getting a seat at the contracting table; equity capital. Can you describe how metro Portland works as a base from which to compete? good place to operate a business from a livability standpoint, however, we need more help with business tax relief and other ways to attract and maintain viable businesses in the city limits.
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