Hotels Innovate as Bookings Plummet
COVID-19 threatens disaster in the hospitality industry, but patrons and community leaders have been stepping up.
Insurers Push Back on Biz Interruption Insurance
Insurers are expected to deny businesses compensation for loss of revenue resulting from the pandemic.
The Show Must Go On
As COVID-19 halts public gatherings, arts organizations rise to the occasion to protect their fragile institutions.
‘The Cost of Shutting Down This Virus Is Recession’
The director of the Northwest Economic Research Center discusses how Oregon’s economy will take a hit during COVID-19, and what the economic recovery could look like.
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Politics
“Housing Has Been a Perennial Issue For Me”
Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek discusses how the housing crisis affects all Oregonians, and what the business community can do to help.
Roaring Back
How an engaged, media-savvy millennial workforce has brought labor unions back into the spotlight and racked up contract victories.
'We Have Lost Our Moorings On What Our Values Are'
Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford discusses why Oregon Republicans should choose him for the party’s nomination.
The Organizer
The newly elected president of the Oregon AFL-CIO shares insight into why unions have surged back to life and where…
Economy
Coronavirus: What Financial Aid Is Available
A community bank describes lending options for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19.
‘The Cost of Shutting Down This Virus Is Recession’
The director of the Northwest Economic Research Center discusses how Oregon’s economy will take a hit during COVID-19, and what…
Coronavirus: How Will Oregon’s Economy Fare?
Executive director of the Pacific Northwest Trade Organization explains how the global response to coronavirus could impact the Oregon economy.
Gains and Losses of Wine Tariffs
The Trump administration’s 25% tariff on European wine could put the squeeze on distributors, but also create an opening for…
Restaurants and Retail
Rapping Up Cold Brew
Dutch Bros Coffee hires rapper Macklemore to promote its new cold-brew offerings, a sign of the chilled coffee drink’s emerging dominance among consumers.
Sushi Restaurant to Showcase Oregon Seafood
In the face of stiff completion, Hinoki will serve as an ‘R&D project’ to put Oregon coast seafood on the…
New Tasting Room Signals Wine Growth
Battle Creek Cellars, a tasting room serving exclusively Oregon wine, is a signal of Oregon’s wine boom.
CVS Makes Move Into Oregon
The pharmacy chain plans to open four stores in Portland in the next few months.
Professional Services
Insurers Push Back on Biz Interruption Insurance
Insurers are expected to deny businesses compensation for loss of revenue resulting from the pandemic.
How Businesses Should Plan for Coronavirus
Two experts in crisis communications weigh in on how companies should plan ahead to deal with the disruption caused by…
The Change Makers
The Portland area supports a critical mass of consultancies. Here’s a peek into their businesses, their successes and what keeps…
Robots on the Case
Artificial intelligence will make lawyers hundreds of times more efficient and give a leg up to the firms that can…
Tech
Data Risk
Small businesses face a heavy risk when it comes to cyber security. The best defense relies on an active, educated employer.
Blockchain Builders
Academic programs aim to bridge the gap between tech and business.
Gaming: Overcoming Burnout Culture
A Bend startup’s job site for gamers tries to tackle overwork in this fast-growing tech sector.
New Kids on the Block
A peek at the businesses emerging from Portland’s new blockchain studio.
Energy and Environment
Key Lawmaker Can’t Promise to Read Climate Change Bill
Democratic senator Laurie Monnes Anderson was the deciding factor the last time Oregon tried to pass cap and trade, and she won’t commit to reading the bill this time around.
What To Expect From Oregon’s Bag Ban
Oregon’s plastic bag ban takes effect Jan. 1. What Oregon grocers and shoppers can expect from the wide-sweeping legislation.
Oil Rush
How Portland has become a crucial hub for fossil fuel exports despite opposition from city government and the local community.
Beaverton Addresses Water Shortage
As the city expands and water demand rises, Beaverton’s Sorrento Water Works facility receives an upgrade.
