Oregon at Work: Genesis Meaderds, admissions counselor, Eastern Oregon University
The latest installment in our Oregon at Work video series.
Year: 2017
Lane Powell Shareholder Robert Maloney’s Commitment to Serving Communities Continues
Lane Powell Shareholder Robert E. Maloney Jr. has recently been reelected to positions with the Oregon Zoo Foundation and appointed a member of the Volunteers of America’s National Lawyers Advisory Council. The Oregon Zoo Foundation has reelected Maloney as Chairman of the Advocacy Committee and to serve on the Executive Committee of its Board of … Read more
Museums catch startup fever
Silicon Valley ideas about incubators and accelerators are seeping into old guard cultural institutions like museums and art galleries. I dropped in on Day one of MuseumNext, an international museum conference underway this week at the Portland Art Museum. The sessions focused on leveraging tech, big data and startup culture to help museums thrive. One … Read more
Cities, hotel owners fight over tourism promotion funds
The Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association sued the city of Bend last week for using tourism promotion funds to fix streets. The lawsuit is the latest flash point in a series of scuffles between hotel owners and cities over the meaning of tourism promotion. “I don’t think all the funds available for promotion are going … Read more
Creative Ways to Be Charitable Every Day
When we think about charitable giving, the word “creative” doesn’t necessarily pop into mind first. But, acts of supporting our communities and the causes we care about don’t need to be limited to tearing off the bottom of an “ask” letter and including a check. Need some inspiration for other ways to make a difference? … Read more
Downtime with Erik Olson, Portland Design Works founder
The bike accessories purveyor talks about Yvon Chouinard, driving in Taiwan and his cycling infrastructure wish list.
Info Package: The 2017 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon
Do you want to work for one of the best nonprofits in Oregon? Here’s a list of the best 100.
100 Best awards dinner honors top nonprofits in Oregon
Oregon Business celebrated the 2017 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon last night at the Sentinel hotel in Portland.
Food & Beverage Manufacturers: Eschew Compositional Obfuscation
Portland is a vibrant city. As a frequent visitor, I always look forward to the chance to sample the new and exciting restaurants or food trucks that have popped up since my last visit — or to sip the most recent craft beer or signature cocktail. From a foodie’s perspective, Portland is a bit of … Read more