March 2004
From the Editor: Leap of faith
THE 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN OREGON
Workers know best
Top-ranked Umpqua Bank and Pacific Continental Bank climb to No. 1 by pushing decision making down the line.
Community of cultures
Veris Industries capitalizes on its diverse work force.
Wooing the business vote
Candidate Jim Francesconi is out to prove that the path to the Portland mayor's office runs through the business community.
In Character
Global Aviation CEO Flo Newton pushes a beverage cart ‹ and the envelope of customer service.
Business Tools
Interviewing: Questions for job candidates; Tax Preparation: 1040 Central; Workplace: On-the-job motivation; Small Business Strategy: "Flipping" into growth
CEO of the Month
Dick and David Boyd, Boyd Coffee Company
Plus...
Countering corporate scandals with community involvement; Eastside leaders hunt for a place to grow; ieLogic takes a gamble on online transactions; Live fish throw fishermen a lifeline; Powerlist: Meeting facilities; Key economic indicators: Growth in Southern Oregon. |
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