Battling Rural Myths
Heidi Khokhar, executive director, Rural Development Initiatives, talks about how to solve rural ‘brain drain’
Startup branded ‘The Google of Wine’ says it can help Oregon vintners
‘Wine people know Oregon is amazing but among regular people it’s less well-known,’ says British wine expert Joe Fattorini. He aims to change that.
Vacasa and Dutch Bros Go Public
Oregon companies join an upswell of businesses launching IPOs, adapting to an evolved economy.
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions and Centrix Energy Partners Create Alliance to Bring Additional Utility, Energy, and Connectivity Services to Public-Sector Customers
New partnership benefits public water districts, governments, schools, and nonprofit organizations.
Robots on the Farm
Smart tech is becoming more prevalent on farms, which innovators hope will spur new interest in farming.
Oregon Businesses Show Signs of Optimism, Growth
Half of Oregon middle-market and small businesses surveyed expect overall economic conditions in the U.S. to improve in the next 12 months.
A New Season for Oregon’s Wine Industry
Oregon’s status as a wine industry leader holds strong as signs point to recovery.
Fulfilment Center Demand Poses Zoning Challenges
E-commerce has made fulfillment centers a must for manufacturers, and industrial zones prime real estate.
Time to Check in on Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act
Brand Story – It has been just over two years since Governor Brown signed the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act (OWFA) into law on June 11, 2019.