Oregon Business
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
Style: The Hat Trick
More than any other item of clothing, the hat yields gracefully to mismatching.
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