Launching a company at the height of the recession requires selling a product customers deem absolutely necessary. That’s one lesson behind the success of Zapproved, a Portland start up that helps companies manage their regulatory compliance obligations. 

Lisa Thompson started working for Icebreaker in Wellington, New Zealand, when she was only 21. Today, at age 32, she is president of Icebreaker USA, headquartered in Portland.

Lake Oswego tops list for personal income, Bend at No. 21.

Massive data centers have sprung up across Oregon over the past few years.

Even in food savvy Portland, few residents know their city is home to the only whisk factory in the United States: Best Manufacturers.

Additive Workshop in Wilsonville is a 3-D digital modeling studio.

Giant Loop’s founders set out to make motorcycle saddlebags that are functional and rugged, that look good strapped to a motorcycle and that would find an immediate audience among motorcycle adventurers worldwide. So far, the founders are three for three.

The low-overhead food cart model spreads to other businesses.

Overcoming obstacles, Brian Obie finally opens his Eugene hotel.

A third-generation president works to ensure Diebold Lumber in Troutdale evolves to survive.