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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