Playing Defense

The Department of Defense is by far and away the federal government’s biggest spender — but few of those dollars flow into Oregon. Some trade groups are looking to bump up those numbers.

Lip Service

Makeup sales bucked a long-held economic trend last year — dipping downward rather than holding steady as they typically do at the onset of a recession. Two Oregon cosmetics makers say it’s been a wild ride.

Three Associates Join Tonkon Torp

Tonkon Torp LLP welcomes three new associates to practice groups across the firm. The attorneys were sworn in to the Oregon State Bar during ceremonies held in October.

New Laws Promote Affordable Housing Development

Brand Story – This past summer, the Oregon Legislature passed two bills which make it easier to build affordable housing in urban areas.

Getting Back to Business With GNSA

Brand Story – There’s been almost no end to the administrative headaches businesses have faced over the past 18 months.

Matters of Trust

Brand Story – Oregon Pacific Bank’s Trust Services helps customers plan for their family’s future.