Rapid growth, new programs and advanced degrees offered at colleges and universities add up to a valuable asset for Portland, OR residents and businesses.
The largest city in Oregon, Portland is home to a thriving music scene with hip concert venues and record stores. In 2011, the city was voted one of the United States' Best Towns Ever by readers of Outside magazine. Portland features affordable neighborhoods; activities such as windsurfing, kayaking and biking; and restaurants including Voodoo Doughnut and Higgins Restaurant and Bar.