China Trade Relations Crucial to Recovery
A surge in prejudice against Asian Americans undermines relations with the state’s largest trading partner.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Oregon Business - Economy and Finance
Building Back Trust
Financial institutions woo wary millennial customers by sharing their values and providing a personal touch.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Sander Gusinow
The Tough Road Ahead
The president of Oregon Business & Industry lays out how the trade group plans to aid recovery from the pandemic-driven downtown.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Sander Gusinow
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 process proves the struggle paid off in many ways.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Amy Milshtein
Second-Round PPP: ‘Businesses Are More Strategic’
The regional head of First Interstate Bank reveals what types of businesses have tapped PPP loans in the second round, and how the program has helped it win new customers.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Kim Moore
Detroit’s Poster Child
The new head of Greater Portland Inc draws on her experience of economic recovery in Detroit.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Kim Moore
Future of Work: ‘We Have Had One Of Our Best Years For New Business’
The managing director of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management makes the case for bringing employees back to the office.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Kim Moore
Future of Work: ‘Talent Management Is Front and Center’
The CEO of Umpqua Bank predicts attracting and retaining employees will become more competitive.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Kim Moore
Future of Work: ‘I Would Like to Have the Option to Return to Downtown Portland’
The second in our series of interviews with business leaders on the future of work is with Greg Ness, CEO of The Standard.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Kim Moore
Navigating Rough Waters
Bob Newcomb, CEO of SELCO Community Credit Union, forecasts a bumpy economic recovery.
- Published in Economy and Finance
- Written by Kim Moore