One of the most important endeavors undertaken by Business Oregon is our assistance — through the Oregon Innovation Council (Oregon InC) and its signature research centers — of young Oregon companies seeking to tap the expertise of Oregon university researchers.

Businesses that want to use big data should be mindful of not just the opportunities it provides but also the potential pitfalls, especially where there is latent litigation risk. Here are three tips for mitigating that risk.

Dave Zepponi, President of the NW Food Processors Association, shares what he’s reading.

Equilibrium Capital Principal Dave Chen shares what he’s reading.

First Insight Corporation CEO Nitin Rai shares what he’s reading.

Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown shares what she’s reading.

Produced by the Oregon Business marketing department

Preston Pulliams retires as president of Portland Community College (PCC) this month, and as part of his swan song, he’s asking corporate donors and community leaders to participate in a new fundraising campaign. Launched last year, “The Campaign for Opportunity” aims to help fund educational opportunities for first-generation college students, who comprise 40% of PCC’s student population.

Oregon forges ahead in low-emissions transportation and green-materials research, holds steady on green building and battles uncertainty in the renewable energy and clean-tech manufacturing markets.

Social media is turning consumers into entrepreneurs. Is this the end of ownership?

Eleek co-owner Sattie Clark builds a family-owned business around sustainable lighting.