Biden Says Infrastructure Bill Will Bring Oregon Into the Economy of the Future
Transportation, union jobs, energy independence frame Biden's Portland speech
- Published in Politics
Oregon senate passes mattress recycling program bill
SB 1576 would establish a mattress recycling program funded by a tax on new mattresses, but opponents say Oregon taxpayers are overburdened.
- Published in Energy and Environment
NW Manufacturers’ Confidence Is Lower Than It Was 3 Years Ago — But Still High
A survey of 500 Oregon and Washington manufacturers says seven in 10 see a brighter year ahead.
- Published in Manufacturing
Manufacturing's New School
Factories face a skilled-labor shortage. Can the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center reinvigorate the trade?
- Published in Manufacturing
Vertical Growth
As supply chain issues and inconsistent crop yields intensify, large vendors look increasingly to the evolving field of indoor farming to supply produce.
- Published in Farms and Forests
Sobering Statistics
Higher sales, lower revenue: how the COVID-19 pandemic drained Oregon’s beer industry
- Published in Restaurants and Retail
Miracle Growth
Gresham has attracted several large manufacturers, helping to boost the local economy. It now faces the challenge of translating that success into well-paying jobs.
- Published in Economy and Finance
Distilleries Face Crossroads
Small-batch distilleries saw immense growth in past few years, but COVID-19 lockdown is forcing the sector to innovate to survive.
- Published in Manufacturing