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 vital or they can fail.
Psychedelic Mushroom Firms Move In
The leader of one of the world’s largest psilocybin manufacturers predicts Oregon’s magic mushroom market will blossom.
Building Back Trust
Financial institutions woo wary millennial customers by sharing their values and providing a personal touch.
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
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 Oregon’s trade outlook.
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…
The Tough Road Ahead
The president of Oregon Business & Industry lays out how the trade group plans to aid recovery from the pandemic-driven…
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
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.
Direction Digital
A surge in people spending more time online and a new era of social messaging by brands have reshaped the…
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
Filling the Void
The growth of wind and solar industries brings a critical source of revenue and jobs to rural counties, and the occasional dustup over land use.
Digging Out
The wildfires that destroyed communities and businesses in September pose a threat to the economy if nothing is done to…
Solar Study Highlights Rural Potential
Rural land with older energy grids creates ideal conditions for solar energy companies, according to a new industry report.
Wildfires Show Cost of Climate Change
As wildfires lay waste to thousands of homes and businesses, the cost of climate change is accelerating a shift in…
