Providence to End Most Insurance Plans, Affecting Hundreds of Thousands of Oregonians Posted in: Health Care - The nonprofit health system says most of its insurance business will wind down by 2027, reshaping Oregon’s health coverage landscape amid rising medical costs.
Kiva Oregon Raises Funds to Keep Zero-Interest Rural Business Loans Flowing Posted in: Oregon at Work - Rural-focused lending hub has deployed more than $600,000 in zero-interest, zero-fee loans to Oregon small business owners.
The Sports Bra Launches Crowdfunding Investment Campaign Posted in: Inclusion, Restaurants and Retail - Fans are invited to join investors including Alexis Ohanian and Renee Montgomery in backing game-changing brand.
Amazon’s Oregon Footprint Posted in: Economy and Finance - $60 billion investment powers 14,000 direct jobs and transforms communities statewide.
100 Best
The 2026 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon Survey is Open - Oregon nonprofits can register now through early July at oregonbusiness.com.
2026 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon - These are the state's best companies, as rated by employee surveys. Congratulations!
2025 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon - These are the state's best companies, as rated by employee surveys. Congratulations!
POLITICS
- Environment & Natural Resources Policy Highlights from the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session - Salient session highlights relating to general environmental protection, water and wildfire.
Portland Awaits Federal Troop Deployment - Effort to disrupt Trump’s plan to militarize the Oregon National Guard gets its day in court Friday.
In Conversation: Jamie Dunphy, Portland City Councilor, District 1 - ‘We cannot give Trump what he wants,’ Dunphy says, speaking onsite at ICE facility.
Pendleton Business Group Asks City to Stop Funding Homeless Services in Downtown - Neighbors For A Better Pendleton will make its pitch to the city council next week.
ECONOMY
Amazon’s Oregon Footprint - $60 billion investment powers 14,000 direct jobs and transforms communities statewide.
Elevate Capital Announces $1.6M Invested in Oregon Startups Through State-Backed Venture Program - Funding backs five growing Oregon companies.
In Conversation: Oregon State Employment Economist Gail Krumenauer - Recent job losses have been in keeping with longer term trends, Krumenauer says.- In Conversation: Jamie Dunphy, Portland City Councilor, District 1 - ‘We cannot give Trump what he wants,’ Dunphy says, speaking onsite at ICE facility.
RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL
The Sports Bra Launches Crowdfunding Investment Campaign - Fans are invited to join investors including Alexis Ohanian and Renee Montgomery in backing game-changing brand.
Dry Drinking - Portland’s Booze-Free Brands Break Through
Hopworks Closes Vancouver Brewpub, Bets It All on Portland Flagship - After riding high on the craft beer wave, the Portland brewer is back to the Southeast Powell location that started it all.
Elmer’s Will Take Over Four Shari’s Locations - One Pacific Northwest diner will take over for another at four locations around Oregon.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Risk Management Analysis - Marsh McLennan Agency uses a four-step process to improve the risk profile of your business.
Cyber Insurance for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses - Cyber insurance protects businesses of all sizes against computer and network-related crimes and losses.
Latest Trends in Cyber Threats - As we progress through 2025, the cyber threat landscape is increasingly complex for all organizations regardless of size or industry.
Rights of Passage - Erick Widman, principal at Passage Immigration Law, talks about how his firm is adapting to a second Trump administration.
TECH
Technology Association of Oregon Partners with Moda Health and ALLtech Benefits to Launch a New Health Plan Offering for Oregon Tech Companies - Partnership helps to support a thriving tech sector in the state by retaining top talent with competitive benefits.
- Website Privacy Lawsuits Are on the Rise – Make Sure You Are Protected - Tonkon Torp Information Privacy & Security Practice Group helps clients navigate the dynamic legal landscape surrounding data privacy and security.
Rentec Direct Marks 10 Years of Investing in Oregon’s Tech Workforce - Grants Pass software company celebrates the anniversary of its Tech Mastery Scholarship as demand for skilled tech talent grows statewide.
No Industry Is Immune From Cyber Risk - Cyber incidents can be highly complex.
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Oregon Employers Turn to Workforce Training Pipeline to Cut Energy Costs and Close Skilled Labor Gap - A training program for the building management workforce saves Oregon building owners big money and advances the careers of building managers.
Port of Portland’s Curtis Robinhold Recognized as a TIME100 Climate Leader - The 2025 Time100 Climate list recognizes the 100 most innovative leaders from around the world who are driving business to real climate action.
Google Advances Commitment to The Dalles, Launching Sustainable Water Storage System - This October, Google and the City of The Dalles celebrated the completion of a new water infrastructure project that will increase the region’s water capacity for decades to come.- Environment & Natural Resources Policy Highlights from the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session - Salient session highlights relating to general environmental protection, water and wildfire.
