Greening the Gold Rush

The hemp-farming boom of 2018 created financial hardships for those who failed to turn a profit. But innovation and easing of regulations could open new doors for farmers.

A Climate Changed

Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could give the state the economic boost needed to recover from COVID-19.

Fill ‘Er Up

Oregon just doubled its low-carbon fuel program goals, making it the strongest in the nation. But wildly fluctuating oil prices and the need for a technological revolution make you wonder: Can we get there?

Can the Plastic

An entrepreneurial couple capitalizes on the movement against single-use plastic by reinventing packaging for water.

Arnerich Massena Announces David Vaughan Named Firm Chief Information Officer

Portland-based investment firm Arnerich Massena, an independent investment advisory firm specializing in private wealth management, endowment & foundation, corporate consulting services, and impact investing strategies, is pleased to announce that David Vaughan has been named the firm’s chief information officer. David Vaughan oversees Arnerich Massena’s Technology department, guiding infrastructure operations, leading the firm’s cybersecurity program, … Read more

Photos: Murals of Hope

An architecture and design firm partnered with small businesses to paint murals on boarded-up storefronts and offices as a promise of better times to come.

Burns & McDonnell Moves Up to No. 9 Ranking on List of Top 500 Design Firms

Continued service diversification and growth in major service specialties have culminated in a strong standing among the nation’s leading design and construction firms for Burns & McDonnell. The firm secured the No. 9 spot on the 2020 annual survey of Top 500 Design firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine. This year’s ranking is the third … Read more