Oregon Business

Researchers are fighting to save Oregon’s signature crop — but hazelnuts are not out of the woods yet.

Entrepreneur Lora Haddock uses her newly found soapbox to tackle sexism in the technology sector.

Research suggests there are not enough buyers for baby-boomer business owners.

The college town has become the latest Oregon city to embrace the economic development strategy.

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Court funding has been in decline for the past decade.

Shutdown endangers jobs and payments at Oregon contractors
Hundreds of payments could be delayed.
Why businesses are resorting to shooter defense training
In an age of frequent mass shootings, employers teach staff how to fight back against violent intruders.
What the Democratic supermajority means for business
Democrats hold all the cards, but they’ll need to play them wisely.

Fintech companies come under fire for predatory lending.

In his father’s footsteps
The new manager of the Port of Morrow builds on a legacy of job training and diversification at Oregon’s second-largest…
Oregon businesses pay $84 million in extra tariffs
New data show effect of trade war on the state.
The Emissary
The state's director of outdoor recreation on fixing overcrowded campsites and boosting private-lands vacationing.

Small breweries face delays, lost sales and uncertainty.

Retail returns to historic Portland department store building
A Japanese retailer opens a store in the iconic Meier & Frank building in time for the holiday shopping season…
Entrepreneurial shift
A new business incubator encourages members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to become independent entrepreneurs.
Cultivating coffee culture
Dutch Bros CEO discusses his strategy behind a new private-equity investment.

Entrepreneur Lora Haddock uses her newly found soapbox to tackle sexism in the technology sector.

Uniting hardware and software proves challenging for Portland tech industry
Real estate trends change the tech landscape.
Student loan debt soars, employers pitch in
Companies are starting to realize the benefits of helping staff pay off debt.
Guardians of the network
A team of tech experts sets out to build defenses against the growing threat of cybercrime.