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Tigard Launch Pod will act as a mobile food and beverage business incubator directed at lowering barriers for marketplace entry for minority entrepreneurs by outfitting two food trucks with commercial kitchens at Universal Plaza in downtown Tigard.

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Two food trucks for economic incubator.
Inside of food truck.
Lgoo for "Launch Pod" food business start-up.

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