Oregon Business 
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington faced excessive utility bills to heat and cool their 80s-era Portland office building, yet discomfort reigned: decades-old technology couldn’t modify the temperature according to individual building zones. With solar exposure warming up east offices in the mornings and west offices in the afternoons, the dated HVAC system had … Read more
Ashley Rose Salvitti had a touch of the tour guide in her all along. Whenever friends and family came to Portland, she’d cook up itineraries jam-packed with food, fun and plenty of craft beer. It wasn’t hard; after years working as a brewery server, this woman knew her brews. She also knew how to educate … Read more
When high summer ends, Oregon’s top getaway spot reveals its business-friendly face.
The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) is pleased to announce four finalists for the 2017 OEN Tom Holce Game Changer Award. The OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards honor the skill and the courage that it takes for entrepreneurs to create a business out of an idea. The event is intended to not only celebrate entrepreneurs, but to highlight … Read more
A gathering of Latinos and partners in education, nonprofits, business and government working together to improve the lives of Latino Oregonians. WHYIn different corners of the state Latinos and Latino-serving organizations work to improve education, business, housing, health, civic engagement, youth support, parent involvement, and advocacy among other fields. Yet few opportunities exist to connect, … Read more
The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) is pleased to announce 15 finalists — from over 180 nominees — for the 2017 OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Company Awards. The OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards honor the skill and the courage that it takes for entrepreneurs to create a business out of an idea. The event is intended to not … Read more
Portland-based investment firm Arnerich Massena announced today that Alicia Johnston, director of human resources, and David Vaughan, director of information technology, have been named principals of the firm, joining the shareholder group. Arnerich Massena became 100% employee-owned in January 2017, with the shareholder group comprised of 11 senior staff members. Tony Arnerich, CEO, commented, “Alicia and … Read more
What happens when philanthropy takes a seat at the education reform table? Thirteen years ago, Oregon philanthropy decided to find out.
Pacific Northwest startups are hungry for global talent. Here’s how Lane Powell is helping them bring on the very best.
