Opinion: What can we do to prevent out-of-control wildfires?
OBOpinion
Reducing 'fuel' from forests is critical to reducing the threat of wildfires.
‘Being a Unified Source Will Be Critical’
Kendall Clawson, executive director of Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington, on how philanthropists have pooled resources to support nonprofits during the COVID-19.
2020 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon
Find out which nonprofits have the most satisfied employees.
OBTech
What's Driving the Hillsboro Data Center Influx
The Metro region will continue to grow as a market for data centers as the pandemic increases demand for data use and storage.
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The 2019 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon
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Politics
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 businesses.
Protesters Call For “Africa District” Business Hub
Portland’s Black Lives Matter demonstrators want to reclaim a cultural and economic area of their own.
BLM Protests Transform Face of Portland Business District
Black Lives Matter demonstrations are a mixed bag for downtown businesses.
Workplace Inclusion Study Highlights Need for Change
A report finds widespread racial prejudice at Oregon companies.
Economy
Momentum Grows for Women on Boards
The social and economic upheaval unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic will increase pressure on companies to diversify their boardrooms.
PHOTOS: Portland Business District Trash Clean-Up
Business groups rally behind effort to clean up the downtown.
Businesses Face Social-Justice Crossroads
COVID-19 exposes long-standing wounds of systemic racism.
When Remote Working Is a Liability
The new remote workforce poses legal challenges for employers that must comply with employment laws.
Restaurants and Retail
How Sit-Down Restaurants Adapt to Survive
Two different restaurants use a similar approach to expand their base of customers.
‘You Don’t Need To Ride Economic Tide’
A restaurateur who founded a business during the Great Recession discusses opportunities created by COVID-19.
Out to Lunch
Once bustling downtowns are adjusting to the new work-from-home normal. Will our favorite restaurants survive?
Investors Save McMenamins From Closure
The iconic brewpub chain has successfully brought new money and new partners into the fold as the company adjusts to…
Professional Services
The Gathering Storm
Business interruption claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic are about to pick up in a big way. Results could be as unpredictable as the virus itself.
The Remote Lawyer
COVID-19 has caused an explosion in virtual legal work.
How Cyber Attackers Take Advantage of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has made networks more lucrative and vulnerable to cyberattacks than ever before. Employers should know the risk.
Contractors Face New Normal
Freelance work has picked up, but independent contractors must adjust to new requirements.
Tech
What's Driving the Hillsboro Data Center Influx
The Metro region will continue to grow as a market for data centers as the pandemic increases demand for data use and storage.
Rise of Robots
Agility Robotics' humanoid robot takes a pivotal step in commercial use.
The Digital Gym
Fitness centers turn into media producers and influencers to adapt to their new reality.
Office Spaced
As more employees than ever work from home as a result of Covid-19, one CEO explains how her company thrives…
Energy and Environment
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…
How Solar Survives Without Government Backing
With state subsidies on the chopping block, the future of solar energy could depend on credit unions and entrepreneurship.
Lawsuit Looms Over Carbon Regs
As state agencies move forward with Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order to curtail carbon emissions, an alliance of oil and…
