Lithia buys Portland dealerships
Medford-based Lithia Motors acquired a group of dealerships in the Portland area.
Oregon Business Team
7 rules of extreme time management
In today’s business world, the old time management techniques are no longer enough. With the increasing pace of change, the pressures of downsizing and the growing expectation of instant communication and fast responsiveness, the tools and practices you used to manage your time are outdated.
Under the numbers
Editor Robin Doussard writes about how although the recession technically may be over, for our readers it still feels like we are in a recession.
Recession alters business as usual
Our survey on how the recession affected Oregon businesses came back with many responses, but the main theme was that recession has altered business as usual.
Educational nonprofit makes software for schools
When Matt Chapman took over as president and CEO of the Northwest Evaluation Association in December 2006, he had no experience in running an educational nonprofit of any size, much less one growing by 22% per year.
Oregon mills prepare for Japan’s rebuilding
The quiet resurgence of the wood export market from Oregon to Japan is about to get a lot noisier in the wake of the devastating tsunami of March 11.
Women entrepreneurs trail behind
Oregon ranks 40th among states when it comes to growth in women-owned businesses, according to a recent report by American Express OPEN.
Incubator focuses on green, tech
Southern Oregon hasn’t received the same hype as Portland for its leadership in sustainability and technology. But the Medford-based Sustainable Valley Technology Group is hoping to change that. The business incubator, which received nonprofit status and recently moved into their offices, has announced its first companies — each in their own way centered around technology and sustainability.
Crimson Trace’s laser focus
Wilsonville-based Crimson Trace makes state-of-the-art laser gun sights, employs around 100 people and controls 70% of the national market for laser gun sights.
Cell phone company targets seniors
Tech companies created by and for the young aren’t the only businesses racking up impressive growth numbers as the economy recovers. One of the state’s fastest growing companies has doubled its revenues and employees since 2008 by paying attention to older folks.