Portland Racial Equity Nonprofit to Offer Basic Income Program
More than 100 Portland businesses have contributed to Brown Hope’s fund, which will launch in 2023
Electeds Affirm Right to Abortion in Oregon
$1 million grant to increase abortion access will be released immediately; Planned Parenthood confirms it is working to establish Ontario clinic.
Study: Oregon’s Bioscience Sector Produced $15.6 Billion in Output in 2020
Access to talent, strong academic institutions, and public-private partnerships are behind the Oregon bioscience sector’s continuing rise.
Diversity, Philanthropy, Sustainability Highlighted at 100 Best Green Workplaces Awards
Corporate social responsibility discussion anchors Oregon Business’ first in-person event in more than 2 years.
KEEN Grants $10K to Oregon Tradeswomen for child care and other services
Funds will be used to provide child care and other services to women pursuing work in the trades.
The NEXT Big Thing?
A proposed refinery for Columbia County has been promoted as a win for jobs and the climate. But many residents say the project is not actually “green” — and could put farmers out of business.
Outside the Bean
Paul Evers pivoted from advertising craft beverages to making them. Earlier this year, one of his products was certified as the first carbon-neutral energy drink in the world. Is it more marketing — or is Riff the real deal?
Providence St. Vincent Reaches Tentative Agreement with Nurses’ Union
Negotiations at Providence Milwaukie and Willamette Falls continue, and more union activity is also planned.
Nurses at 2 More Providence Hospitals Vote to Strike
Union says the strike is a response to ‘illegal unfair labor practices’; Providence calls the strike vote ‘premature’
Arnerich Massena Awarded Recognition For “Best ESG Research” and “Best Sustainability & ESG Thought Leadership” By Wealthbriefing Wealth For Good Awards 2022
Leading wealth management industry participant Arnerich Massena has joined the growing ranks of the global wealth management industry in recognizing the importance of promoting the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices, and has been recognized by winning in two categories of the Wealth for Good Awards by WealthBriefing.