Insurance Woes Impede Recovery
A lack of affordable insurance puts Portland businesses at risk of property damage and theft.
- Published in Restaurants and Retail
Future of Work: Creating a Remote Culture That Fosters Innovation
Lithia Motors CFO rethinks how to measure productivity with a remote workforce.
- Published in Restaurants and Retail
Saving Downtown
A grassroots group aims to save small businesses in Portland’s city center from financial ruin.
- Published in Restaurants and Retail
Ashland Benefits From Buy-Local Campaign
As federal assistance to small business stalls, the Ashland Chamber of Commerce designs buy-local programs to support struggling stores.
- Published in Restaurants and Retail
Holiday Markets Rise to COVID Challenge
As the coronavirus halts holiday market traditions, new practices emerge to help vendors boost sales.
- Published in Restaurants and Retail
Tactics: Investors of Distress
The investment firm that sees opportunities in companies made bankrupt by COVID-19.
- Published in Restaurants and Retail
Tea Break
The leaders of Steven Smith Teamaker transformed the premium tea manufacturer’s business model to survive the pandemic.
- Published in Manufacturing
BLM Protests Transform Face of Portland Business District
Black Lives Matter demonstrations are a mixed bag for downtown businesses.
- Published in Politics