Reporting For Duty
Former CNN executive Rachel Smolkin stepped into the CEO role
at Oregon Public Broadcasting last fall. Here’s what she wants to do.
Oregon Business
Going Paperless
Oregon newspapers have been hard-hit in recent years. But a surge of startups — most run as nonprofits — are popping up to keep communities informed.
Oregon Loses 3,700 Jobs, Tipping Unemployment Rate From 4% to 4.1%
Job losses were the largest in semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing.
Future of Portland Rose Festival in Doubt After $1.1M in Losses in 2024
Parker, Smith & Feek Rebrands to IMA
Longtime PNW independent broker joined IMA as strategic partner in 2021
Coquille Tribe Gets Green Light to Build Medford Casino
After a contentious 13-year public process, the Biden Administration approves the proposed gaming facility; opponents head to court to halt the project.
Carpool Programs 101: Equip Employees to Carpool for Better Job Satisfaction, Retention, & More
Brand Story – Carpooling offers a practical solution for improving employee commutes at a wide variety of worksites, including with 24/7 shifts — here’s how to set up an employee carpool program + get free support.
Tactics: Mike Williams Commits to Community Banking
The president of Washington Trust’s Oregon region talks about why the 122-year-old community bank is planting a branch in Vancouver.
HP Nets $53M from CHIPS Act to Expand in Corvallis
The grant award from the Biden Administration will fund 100 manufacturing positions at the tech company.
Optimizing the Value of a GP Advisory Board for Private Equity Funds
Brand Story – Launching a private equity fund is an exciting yet daunting endeavor.