Lenders Grapple with Mounting Loan Requests
Banks and credit unions are at the center of efforts to keep organizations afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
Economy and Finance
Social Distancing: Businesses Rethink Approach
Social distancing will be the key to defeating COVID-19, and businesses that traditionally operate in close quarters have been making adjustments.
Coronavirus: What Financial Aid Is Available
A community bank describes lending options for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19.
The Craft Bankers
Terry Peterson, CEO of Pacific West Bank, is out to prove there is still demand for a client-centric local lender in a sector dominated by large institutions.
The Purposeful Agitator
The philanthropic vision of Meyer Memorial Trust’s new president is to disrupt, repair and rebuild.
Passing the Baton
Ferguson Wellman is in the middle of an ambitious plan to increase the number of employees who own stock in the firm. It is a move aimed at addressing the demographic time bomb that is about to hit the wealth-management industry.
‘The Cost of Shutting Down This Virus Is Recession’
The director of the Northwest Economic Research Center discusses how Oregon’s economy will take a hit during COVID-19, and what the economic recovery could look like.
Coronavirus: How Will Oregon’s Economy Fare?
Executive director of the Pacific Northwest Trade Organization explains how the global response to coronavirus could impact the Oregon economy.
Gains and Losses of Wine Tariffs
The Trump administration’s 25% tariff on European wine could put the squeeze on distributors, but also create an opening for Oregon labels.
The Hidden Costs of Trade Policies
Economics professor Kimberly Clausing explains how protectionist policies leave Oregon vulnerable