Oregon Business

Sussman Shank LLP Welcomes Three New Members to its Litigation Team

Sussman Shank LLP is pleased to welcome three new members to the firm’s Litigation Department. Derek J. Ashton joins the firm as a Partner, Kimberlee Petrie Volm joins as an Associate, and Kristin Eisenhauer joins as a Paralegal.  “We are thrilled to welcome the newest members of our team.  These additions will add increased capacity, practice diversity, and trial experience to further strengthen the breadth and depth of our already strong Litigation Department,” said Steve Seguin, Chief Operating Officer of Sussman Shank.

Written by OBM Team

She Flies With Her Own Wings

When it comes to Oregon’s hospitality-and-tourism industry, a woman’s place is in the lead.

Written by Erin Bernard

Lane Powell Announces New Shareholders

Lane Powell is pleased to announce that seven attorneys from its Portland and Seattle offices have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective January 1, 2018. Lane Powell President Chuck Riley states “We are fortunate to have an extremely talented team of attorneys here at Lane Powell and we are truly excited about what each of these new shareholders will contribute to our future.”

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The Oregon Community Foundation Announces $9 Million Awarded to Oregon Nonprofits

In November, The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) Board of Directors approved more than $9 million in grants to nonprofits around Oregon. The organizations that received funding include those supporting arts and culture, economic vitality, education, health and well-being, and community livability, and countless organizations working to narrow the opportunity gap children in Oregon face. Hacienda … Read more

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OCF Releases the 2017 Tracking Oregon’s Progress Report Not Everything is Equal: Creating Opportunity for All Oregon Children

The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has just released the 2017 Tracking Oregon’s Progress (TOP) report focused on Oregon’s opportunity gap. The report, titled “Toward a Thriving Future: Closing the Opportunity Gap for Oregon’s Kids,” addresses the widening opportunity gap Oregon children face. The circumstances of one’s birth and longstanding patterns of discrimination determine the opportunities that are available and the life paths that are achievable.

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Arnerich Massena Forecasts Investment Trends of 2018

Portland-based investment firm Arnerich Massena, an independent investment advisory firm specializing in private wealth management, endowment & foundation, retirement plan consulting services, and impact investing strategies, takes a look into 2018 to prognosticate some of the cultural changes that may affect the investment environment next year. The firm’s forecasts are not investment recommendations, but provide a … Read more

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The Power of Philanthropists

As we think about closing out 2017 and look forward to 2018, we find ourselves continually amazed by the transformative power of philanthropy in our state. From businesses that support the charitable causes important to their employees to the thousands of OCF donors and volunteers who support the causes they hold dear—this collective impact strengthens … Read more

Written by Johanna Thoeresz

Christmas tree production declines

Oregon has been the top Christmas tree producer in the country for decades. But since the recession, much loved trees like Noble and Douglas Firs have been in short supply, and prices have skyrocketed. Several factors are responsible for the problems facing the industry: labor scarcities and extreme weather conditions, for example. Plus, there are … Read more

Written by Rachel Ramirez