Valerie Johnson on the blending of business and politics
There’s a time for a boss to bring politics into the workplace, says Valerie Johnson, chief executive of D.R. Johnson Lumber Co. in Riddle.
Carol Duncan on leadership: “Building success together”
Carol Duncan walks down a hallway leading from her office to the General Sheet Metal factory floor. One side of the hallway is plastered with hundreds of yellow Post-it notes. Employees are encouraged to post suggestions on the wall, and they run a gamut: more back stops for new press; new pinning machine spotter; new … Read more
Weekly roundup
Is TriMet the new OPAL? Plus, the May primaries, business taxes and another new cannabis startup.
Willamette Week founder launches indoor cannabis operation
Ron Buel and two partners launch Dank Bros., an indoor grow operation in Milwaukie.
Tying People Back to Their Food
Port of Morrow’s SAGE Center is a modern, interactive way to learn about the realities of food production.
Visit the Producer’s Paradise
The magic of the northern Oregon Coast is more accessible to visitors than ever.
Where was Nike’s board of directors?
Corporate directors do little to protect employees from hostile workplace culture.
Opinion: Business leaders need to address root causes of homelessness
When Business for a Better Portland launched last year, our founders rallied around a simple idea: When our community thrives, business thrives.