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My Business Journey


Finding Your Path as an Immigrant in Small-Town America (A Multi-Post Series)
As a baby, as a child, you’re not making big life decisions. You follow your parents. They’re the ones choosing where to go, what to...
Harry Armstrong
Jun 212 min read


The Heartmaker’s Journey — From Spark to Stitch
Photo by Lindsay Turner I. The Tale of the Heartmaker’s Quest In the dim glow of his sanctuary, our hero — the young artisan and...
Harry Armstrong
Feb 274 min read


Celebrate AANHPI Creativity at the White Lotus Summer Market!
I’m thrilled to share some amazing experiences and opportunities with you as we continue to celebrate creativity, community, and...
Harry Armstrong
Jul 24, 20242 min read


The 2024 Summer Market and Conscious Consumption
In the summer of 2017, Harry embarked on a journey that would shape the destiny of sustainable design. His adventure began in a vibrant...
Harry Armstrong
Jul 7, 20242 min read
Charting a Path for Growth: Embracing Technology and Partnerships in Oregon's Business Landscape
Oregon is not just my home; it's where I've woven the fabric of my life. It's where I grew up, received my education, launched my...
Harry Armstrong
May 14, 20242 min read
Exciting Collaboration Opportunity: Insights from our Recent Phone Call!
"Work destroys your soul by stealthily invading your brain during the hours not officially spent working." - Nassim Taleb Unless I am on...
Harry Armstrong
May 14, 20242 min read
Crafting A Business Plan 📜
Three enchanted years ago, our young dreamer stumbled upon a mystical gathering known as the Small Business workshop. Amidst the whispers...
Harry Armstrong
May 14, 20242 min read
34 Days Strong: Surviving without Coffee! ☕️
I miss coffee, I miss coffee so much, I miss coffee so much that I want to share a poem. That Day This is the desk I sit at and this is...
Harry Armstrong
May 14, 20242 min read
Downtown Renaissance: Transforming Urban Cores into Dynamic, Multifaceted Destinations 🏙️✨
To:Harry's Room Newsletter Wed 4/3/2024 11:23 AM Last week, we delved into the state of Portland and its staggering 30.2% downtown...
Harry Armstrong
May 14, 20242 min read
Bye bye Portland
They say to be a better you than who you were yesterday. Today is Good Friday, and I can finally start drinking coffee again. Since I...
Harry Armstrong
May 14, 20241 min read
Beginnings
In the quaint town of Northwest Oregon, nestled amidst the towering trees and lush greenery, there stood a modest house adorned with an...
Harry Armstrong
May 14, 20241 min read
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