Bridging the Gap
A renewed national conversation about race, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, motivated health care providers to confront Oregon’s racial health care disparity.
The Vet Emergency
The pandemic worsened working conditions for veterinarians, who have been pushed to the brink with increased workloads. But COVID-19 is also forcing employers to address the mental-health crisis afflicting the...
Developers See Opportunity In Downtown Portland
The city center could look much different after its recovery.
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
What Will Close The Supply Gap?
The senior advisor of the Northwest Economic Research Center outlines the factors — including labor issues — driving supply shortages in Oregon.
Community Banks Show Their Shine
The COVID-19 recession shows why small, local banks are vital to small, local businesses.
Miracle Growth
Gresham has attracted several large manufacturers, helping to boost the local economy. It now faces the challenge of translating that…
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…
Restaurants and Retail
SBA Closes Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Restaurateurs who missed out on this round of funding — or had it pulled due to a lawsuit alleging discrimination — are in a holding pattern until Congress votes on...
Mall Rats
Driven by bankruptcies, redundancies and the rise of e-commerce, the retail sector has been in flux for years. COVID-19 accelerated…
‘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.
Professional Services
Private Security’s New Crop
With an emphasis on customer service skills, martial arts and de-escalation techniques, security firms are evolving to meet the needs of cannabis dispensaries and downtown businesses
Soaring Temperatures, Dearth of Skilled Workers Forge Perfect Storm for HVAC Vendors
Oregon’s HVAC industry struggled to keep up in record-breaking heat
Balancing Act
The transfer of wealth among generations finds financial advisors walking a tightrope between tech-savvy millennials seeking to invest and retirees…
The Minefield of Returning to the Office
Employers should be aware of workplace regulations and employee concerns before taking action.
Tech
Online Classes Reshape Fitness Industry
As large gyms face membership declines, small studios with online fitness content see opportunity
Healthy Outlook
COVID-19 is expected to accelerate the growth of the bioscience sector in the state.
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.
Energy and Environment
OSHA Investigating 117 Workplace Complaints Made Due to Heat Wave
Five Oregonians died during record-shattering temperatures — though only two have been linked to heat.
Shifting Gears
The pandemic has given the impetus to businesses to prepare for the climate crisis.
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…
