Businesses respond to sweeping Portland transportation plan
A plan passed Thursday calls for improvements to bike and bus lanes.
Walking on a Knife’s Edge
The trail that cuts through the Wild West of rural land-use politics in Oregon’s high desert.
"They said what?": How to manage your brand, social media and online-review reputation.
Social media management experts explain how to best manage your company's reputation online in the ever-changing social media landscape.
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Politics
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.
Oregonians react to ballot measure results, Brown's win
All but one of the ballot initiatives were defeated.
Economy
The brave new world of impact investing
As impact investing gains popularity, it addresses new challenges.
Expanding horizons
The neurodiversity movement takes hold in the workplace.
Newberg and Dundee, unbound
Yamhill County wine-country towns retool and revitalize.
Restaurants and Retail
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.
Riding the Wave
Bamboo Sushi founder seeks to change the way people think about seafood.
The Non-Foodie Restaurant Survival Guide
Flat sales and declining traffic spell tough times ahead for many in quick-service and casual dining.
Tech
Blockchain venture studio to open in Portland
Business leaders aim to make Portland hub for blockchain revolution
Reality check
Digimarc wades into a hyper-competitive retail market to save in-person shopping.
Cyber crime busters: An inside look
An advanced threat research lab locates vulnerabilities in emerging technologies.
This week in tech
A roundup of acquisitions, new initiatives and events.
Energy and Environment
Walking on a Knife’s Edge
The trail that cuts through the Wild West of rural land-use politics in Oregon’s high desert.
Forestry carbon offsets create opportunities for rural landowners
Tweaks to Oregon's cap and invest bill could generate revenue for forestry.
Benefit Company label marred by confusion and lax reporting practices
In Oregon and elsewhere, benefit companies go largely unregulated.
Superfund dispute rages as cleanup moves into the next phase
The subject of debate is a site managed by utility NW Natural.
