Policy Brief: Employers Can Close the Skilled-Trades Gap
The skilled-worker gap will likely widen in coming years — leaving us ill-prepared to compete on the global stage
SBA Closes Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Restaurateurs who missed out on this round of funding — or had it pulled due to a lawsuit alleging discrimination — are in a holding pattern until Congress votes on more funding.
Downtime with Patrick Allen
Oregon Health Authority director Patrick Allen talks about what he does with his free time — and his hopes for Oregon
Community Banks Show Their Shine
The COVID-19 recession shows why small, local banks are vital to small, local businesses.
The Vet Emergency
The pandemic worsened working conditions for veterinarians, who have been pushed to the brink with increased workloads. But COVID-19 is also forcing employers to address the mental-health crisis afflicting the profession.
Home Is Where Your Health Is
Governments and voters agree stable housing sits at the heart of health, and the affordable-housing sector finds itself flush with funds. Yet competition, complexities and growing need make housing everyone a challenge.
Bridging the Gap
A renewed national conversation about race, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, motivated health care providers to confront Oregon’s racial health care disparity.
Haunted Heroes
After battling the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a year, Oregon nurses are burned out and recoiling from trauma.
Private Security’s New Crop
With an emphasis on customer service skills, martial arts and de-escalation techniques, security firms are evolving to meet the needs of cannabis dispensaries and downtown businesses
Soaring Temperatures, Dearth of Skilled Workers Forge Perfect Storm for HVAC Vendors
Oregon’s HVAC industry struggled to keep up in record-breaking heat