Vacasa and Dutch Bros Go Public
Oregon companies join an upswell of businesses launching IPOs, adapting to an evolved economy.
Sander Gusinow
Robots on the Farm
Smart tech is becoming more prevalent on farms, which innovators hope will spur new interest in farming.
A New Season for Oregon’s Wine Industry
Oregon’s status as a wine industry leader holds strong as signs point to recovery.
Fulfilment Center Demand Poses Zoning Challenges
E-commerce has made fulfillment centers a must for manufacturers, and industrial zones prime real estate.
“Every Day Feels Like a Weekend”
Visitors return to Oregon, providing relief for storefronts and assuaging post-pandemic fears.
Delta Variant Highlights Urban-Rural Health Divide
Small-scale collaborations replace mass-vaccination sites as the fight against COVID-19 goes rural.
What Will Close The Supply Gap?
The senior advisor of the Northwest Economic Research Center outlines the factors — including labor issues — driving supply shortages in Oregon.
Private Security’s New Crop
With an emphasis on customer service skills, martial arts and de-escalation techniques, security firms are evolving to meet the needs of cannabis dispensaries and downtown businesses
Soaring Temperatures, Dearth of Skilled Workers Forge Perfect Storm for HVAC Vendors
Oregon’s HVAC industry struggled to keep up in record-breaking heat
Online Classes Reshape Fitness Industry
As large gyms face membership declines, small studios with online fitness content see opportunity