Morning Roundup
County not worried about Sessions’ threat, Portland plans for Centennial Mills redevelopment and Umpqua Forest sale paused.
‘More Manufacturers Needed’ to Jumpstart Mass Timber Industry
I caught the tail end of yesterday’s Mass Timber Summit, a Business Oregon-sponsored event timed to coincide but not to be confused with the much larger Mass Timber Conference that starts today in the Oregon Convention Center.
Portland Mayor makes big promises about city future
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler presented his first State of the City address Friday at a Portland City Club luncheon.
Arnerich Massena Announces Ryan Cunningham, CAIA, Promoted to Senior Consultant
Portland-based investment firm Arnerich Massena announced today that Ryan Cunningham, CAIA, has been promoted to a senior consultant position in the firm. As a senior consultant for the company’s institutional practice, Mr. Cunningham consults to corporate defined contribution plans, pension plans, non-profit endowments and foundations, and wealth management. He brings his experience to bear on … Read more
Morning Roundup
Lattice sale hits another roadblock, Wapato jail gets another offer and judge refuses to dismiss Aequitas investors lawsuit.
Private equity stays private
Rightly or wrongly, private equity companies in Oregon and across the nation have a reputation for secrecy.
Hackers threaten open business culture
Concerns about cybersecurity can instill a chilling effect on companies’ attitudes about transparency.
The secretive four
Oregon Business conducted an informal survey of business executives, journalists and watchdog groups to identify the state’s most secretive companies.
Transparency: It’s good for business
Transparency isn’t exactly a natural instinct for companies in the throes of fierce competition.