Portland, Ore., also referred to as “The City of Roses,” “Rip City” and “Stumptown,” is known for many things, including beautiful parks, a plethora of beer microbreweries, and the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers, featuring its superstar guard, Damian Lillard. Its many famous residents include author Beverly Cleary, director Gus Van Sant, “The Simpsons” creator Matt Groening and Marvel Comics’ artist and writer Brian Michael Bendis.
Another thing Portland is increasingly becoming famous for: dairy processors. Among these is ice cream and frozen novelty processor Ruby Jewel, which has huge growth aspirations.