Readers’ priorities for state and federal leaders
As the New Year gets into full swing, we asked Oregon Business readers to rank their priorities for state and federal leaders.
2013 Archives
From the Editor: Indulging in quackery
I am not a duck hunter. That much was obvious to anyone who saw me on Sauvie Island one day last November when I accompanied Tim Boyle, CEO of Columbia Sportswear and the subject of this month’s cover story, on a duck hunt.
UO researchers build device to kill off parasitic infections
Parasitic infections are a huge public health problem around the world. Now NemaMetrix, a startup out of the University of Oregon, has built a device to accelerate the development of drugs that kill off or paralyze such parasites.
Portland natural foods company grows
Eighty percent of young adults eat one snack bar per day, the gluten-free category is growing at about 30% a year, and growth in the organic and natural foods market outpaces the food market as a whole. Collectively, these developments are driving rapid growth at Bridgetown Natural Foods.
Tim Boyle charts the future as Columbia Sportswear turns 75
As Columbia Sportswear turns 75, Tim Boyle takes aim at warming weather, Europe, growth challenges and increasing competition as he pushes the potential of a $2 billion iconic Oregon company.
Oregon Environmental Council’s Celebrate Oregon, March 7
Join the Oregon Environmental Council’s for its annual event, Celebrate Oregon, on Thursday, March 7 from 5:30-8:00 PM.. Read more.