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Why You Need to Move to Footwear’s ‘Silicon Valley’

Portland, Oregon, is a thriving hub for the athletic footwear industry, with a vibrant ecosystem of big brands, start-ups, contractors, headhunters and top talent.
Pensole Footwear Design Academy | Source: Pensole Footwear Design Academy
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  • Kati Chitrakorn

PORTLAND, United States

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