Mark McMullen: The Seer

1113 FOB MarkMcMullenThis fall, as Oregon’s economic engine continued to gather steam, Oregon Business spoke with state economist Mark McMullen about the short- and long-term outlook.

Environment vs. economy

1113 Input 01Balancing natural resource preservation and economic growth is a defining feature of life in the Pacific Northwest. Yet most of our readers think the scales are tipped against economic growth.

From the Editor: Government shutdown affects journalists

1113 EdLetterJournalists are no strangers to obstacles when it comes to the information-gathering process: recalcitrant sources, malfunctioning digital recorders, the occasional threat of violence, hurricanes and so on. But as we were putting together this issue, Oregon Business encountered a new obstacle: the government shutdown.

Recruitment watch

1113 LWP OfficeSpaceSince 2008 the corporate recruiting industry has lost about 45% of its workforce. But as the economy picks up, the industry outlook is improving — and so is competition for top candidates.

Powerlist: health plans

1113 Powerlist 02A conversation with the presidents of Oregon’s largest health plan provider and one of its new health plan co-ops; plus a list of Oregon’s top health plans.