The scandal around airborne pollutants has catalyzed changes in government policy and fomented fear among residents who live near the offending companies. Now another group of concerned citizens is starting to make its voice heard: glass artists from around the country who feel the local conversation has unfairly demonized companies like Bullseye Glass and fails to take into consideration rezoning and other solutions — in addition to more stringent regulations.
Portland mayor-elect Ted Wheeler made news this week calling for more diversity in corporate boardrooms. It was the latest salvo in the battle to create more diverse and inclusive communities and workplaces.
Skip Rung, president and executive director of the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute, discusses work, life and play
Lincoln County is diversifying beyond marine sciences and education. Will young entrepreneurs take the bait?
Businesses should pay attention to their impacts on people and community as much as the environment. That was the theme of the eighth annual Oregon Business 100 Best Green Workplaces awards luncheon held yesterday at the Nines Hotel in Portland.
In today’s headlines, mayor-elect wants diversity in boardrooms, while Portland can’t justify land purchase.
Is trouble afoot at Icebreaker’s Portland headquarters?
