Not in My Backyard: Klamath County Association Opposes Cannabis Measure

On April 8, the Klamath County Economic Development Association formally opposed Ballot Measure 18-105 — which would grant licenses to cannabis-related businesses in the area. Greg O’Sullivan, executive director, estimates the association represents 2,000 employees, nearly 10% of jobs in Klamath County. The group claims a local marijuana industry would “harm education and graduation rates,” … Read more

On Solid Ground

TerraFirma Foundation Systems is on a mission to shore up the Pacific Northwest one property at a time.

Past, Present, Future: Port of Portland Continues to Positively Impact Oregon’s Economy

The Port of Portland was founded in 1891 to help Oregon remain a leader in international trade. While its facilities and functions have shifted over time, the port has maintained its core mission of building the state’s economy. As the organization celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, port leaders and local historians are reflecting on … Read more

Power Lunch: Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, $13;  Chickpea Falafel, $14; Corned Beef Reuben, $13; Duck Leg Confit, $28; Seared Petrale Sole, $29; Warm Bourbon Cherry Pot Pie, $9 High Notes Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine200 N. Riverside Drive, Medford, OR 97501541-774-4760innatthecommons.com/larks-restaurant Hours: Lunch Monday – Friday,11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; brunch Saturday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Owners: … Read more

Gold Hard Cash

Adam Trexler has spent the past 10 years steeped in the world of global finance. As a student, researcher and professor at the University of London and the University of Exeter, he studied and taught classes on the relationship between credit markets, monetary policy and local crafts movements. He also experienced personally the shock of … Read more

The Cover Story: March 2016

All covers are a creative challenge, but our annual 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon issue presented a particularly vexing problem: How to differentiate it from the 22 previous 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon covers. This time around, I wanted to represent a 100 Best Company workforce as truly, deeply, … Read more

Power Lunch: Bamboo Sushi in Portland

Truffled avocado nigiri, $1;  duck tsukune, $2; daily sashimi, $3; kaiso seaweed salad, $6; salmon sunrise, $9; assorted sushi, $16; chef’s choice chirashi, $27 Sushi So Chic Bamboo Sushi404 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205503-444-7455bamboosushi.com Hours: Every day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Owners: Kristofor Lofgren Atmosphere: The high-ceilinged space, revamped by local architecture firm Design … Read more