Morning Roundup
Governor announces new plan for Elliott Forest, Oregon considers cut to Medicaid program and affordable housing projects on hold.
Year: 2017
U.S. Attorney General alarms Oregon cannabis industry
Jeff Session’s opposition to legalized pot threatens fast-growing industry.
Legislative update
As the second week of the legislative session wraps up, we checked in with Rep. Alissa Keny-Guyer (D-Portland) and Sen. Brian Boquist (R-Dallas).
Morning Roundup
Moda wins $214 million, travel ban stay is upheld and legislators propose coffee tax.
Arnerich Massena Announces New Principal Terri Schwartz
Portland-based investment firm Arnerich Massena announced today that Terri Schwartz has joined the shareholders of the firm. On January 9, 2017, the firm announced its transition to 100% employee ownership; a group of senior employees now share equity ownership of the firm. Ms. Schwartz, managing director of institutional services and business development, is a member … Read more
Forget talent, skills and new processes: Trust is the new competitive advantage
Several years ago, Peter Bregman wrote an article for the Harvard Business Review about a small company called Passlogix, whose clients knew they could pick up the phone and call the CEO if ever the work wasn’t done to their expectations.
Morning Roundup
Intel announces new factory, Under Armour faces backlash and Portland developers want to close Right 2 Dream Too.
Congressional offices on the frontlines
Executive orders. Immigration bans. Mass protests. The repeal of the Affordable Care Act — maybe. Nonstop presidential tweeting.
Morning Roundup
Rural economy slow to recover, employees could use marijuana off-the-clock and residents ask legislators to complete Newberg-Dundee bypass.
Reader Forum
Readers respond to articles about Portland’s housing crisis, a proposed import tax on Mexico and a battle over fossil fuels.