May 2004


From the Editor: Raise your hand

WOMEN INC

Our annual spotlight on women in business finds five innovators from across the state.

Leading the charge

Women are in the forefront of change -- from power to publishing.

Politicians talk tech

Independent high-tech voters are the crucial bloc in the race for the First Congressional District.

Angels in Bend

Central Oregon startups are finding that cashed-out entrepreneurs make great investors.

Top Ten Growth Companies

The Portland Business Alliance's annual awards.

In Character

PGE's Fred Miller ‹ a veteran of the Enron debacle -- checks out for a year overseas.

Business Tools

Employee surveys: Popping the right questions; Employment law: noncompete agreements; Benefits: Benchmarks from the 100 Best; Workplace: Bullies on the job.

CEO of the Month

Nancy Tait, Bear Creek Corp

Plus...

The real risk in starting a business; Employees buy Bi-Mart; A new electric caddy; Wi-Fi in Hermiston; Powerlist: HMOs and PPOs; Key economic indicators: The residential construction boom.

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