Saskia Sassen first coined the term “global city” in her book The Global City, published in 1991. She defined a global city as one that tangibly influences world affairs in terms of politics, culture, and various socio-economic means. John Jay, global creative director for Wieden + Kennedy, says that Portland is coming of age as a global city. Oregon Business web editor Emma Hall explores what that means.
Oregon’s startup landscape features a growing number of female entrepreneurs and investors. Managing editor Linda Baker reports on a new generation of women-founded companies.
A new project of rooftop solar panels in NE Portland will become Oregon’s largest residential solar energy project.
SoloPower and SolarWorld were named among six companies likely to struggle in 2012.
Walmart is proposing to build a small grocery store in Oregon City, after unsuccessfully trying to build a big box store a decade ago.
SeaPort Airlines plans to increase service between North Bend/Coos Bay and Portland during the peak summer travel season.
Although a Lake Oswego councilor blocked plans for a streetcar connection to Portland, Mayor Sam Adams says Portland’s side of the plan is still a go.
Many Central Oregon businesses are turning to biodiesel to ensure their distribution methods are environmentally friendly.
Keen Footwear CEO James Curleigh was part of a group of business leaders who met with President Obama to discuss keeping jobs in America.
Unemployment benefit applications spiked last week when companies let go of thousands of holiday workers.