Balancing Act
The transfer of wealth among generations finds financial advisors walking a tightrope between tech-savvy millennials seeking to invest and retirees looking for payouts.
Building Back Trust
Financial institutions woo wary millennial customers by sharing their values and providing a personal touch.
2021 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon
Find out which companies have the most satisfied employees.
100 Best
2021 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon
Find out which companies have the most satisfied employees.
Information About The 100 Best Nonprofits Survey
In partnership with the Nonprofit Association of Oregon Find out about eligibility requirements, benefits of participation and the schedule of our…
Information About Each of our Report Packages
Here's a breakdown of what you'll find inside each of our 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon reports…
Politics
Biden Administration Accelerates State Climate Solutions
Environmental disasters and new federal policy spike demand for renewable energy.
Labor, Business Groups Pursue Competing Election Agendas
Divergent solutions for businesses reopening and renewable energy are top of mind as advocacy groups battle for votes this election…
Businesses Receive New Financial Relief
As the additional $600 a week granted by the CARES Act expires, Senator Wyden points to extra financial help for…
Protesters Call For “Africa District” Business Hub
Portland’s Black Lives Matter demonstrators want to reclaim a cultural and economic area of their own.
Economy
Miracle Growth
Gresham has attracted several large manufacturers, helping to boost the local economy. It now faces the challenge of translating that success into well-paying jobs.
Shippers Benefit From Trade Uptick
The executive director of the Port of Portland discusses how a rising Asian middle class and international e-commerce have boosted…
Building Back Trust
Financial institutions woo wary millennial customers by sharing their values and providing a personal touch.
PPP and Me
Paycheck Protection Program loans provided lifelines to Oregon’s small businesses but triggered messy headaches for banks. A look back at…
Restaurants and Retail
Mall Rats
Driven by bankruptcies, redundancies and the rise of e-commerce, the retail sector has been in flux for years. COVID-19 accelerated the shift. Oregon’s malls can either reinvent themselves to stay...
‘We Have to Be a Technology Company as Well as a Book Company’
Emily Powell, owner and president of Powell's Books, on going high tech and surviving the pandemic.
Come On In, Get Cozy
Brick-and-mortar retailers reinvent what it means to go shopping.
Eugene Prepares for COVID-19 Olympics
Eugene businesses lost out when the Olympic Games were delayed, but the postponed 2021 Olympic Trials could provide the city…
Professional Services
Balancing Act
The transfer of wealth among generations finds financial advisors walking a tightrope between tech-savvy millennials seeking to invest and retirees looking for payouts.
The Minefield of Returning to the Office
Employers should be aware of workplace regulations and employee concerns before taking action.
A Tale of Two Cities
As COVID-19 changes the working landscape, staffing firms have adapted to higher demand for remote work, skills shortages and an…
Event Spaces Get Creative
With large public gatherings prohibited, event spaces have found unique ways to stay in business.
Tech
Biotech Sector Blooms
A surge of investments in biotech companies could prove crucial to the state’s budding biotech sector and economic recovery.
A Robot Will Connect With You Now
Artificial intelligence programs that consolidate data could change perceptions of automated assistance.
Rural Connections
Maupin’s publicly owned fiber-optic network has made COVID-19 challenges more manageable and could accelerate the exodus of workers from cities.
Energy and Environment
The Salmon and the Snake
Breaching the Snake River dams may offer the best shot at ensuring a healthy future for salmon in the Columbia…
Blue Energy's Big Future
Offshore wind power would bring much-needed revenue to coastal communities, but the sector must mature quickly to keep up with…
Harnessing the Worth of Water
A new Portland company sees opportunity in recycling wastewater, as drought and water scarcity present looming social and economic challenges.
