Updated: Harvard economist scores Oregon on access to the American dream
Rural areas outperform their urban counterparts.
Economy and Finance
Gresham sees surge in industrial development
A manufacturing hub springs up on the outskirts of the Portland metropolitan area.
The brave new world of impact investing
As impact investing gains popularity, it addresses new challenges.
Biz tips: Dealing with Difficult People
Virtually every one of my clients over the years has brought up the subject of dealing with difficult people. There’s no escaping the fact that they come into everyone’s life at one time or another. Sometimes they come in the form of an unhappy or hard-to-get-along-with client, customer, or co-worker. Sometimes they’re a person … Read more
Communities in transition: St. Johns, Portland
Capturing the changing business landscape of this north Portland neighborhood.
Labor market concerns dominate summit talks
Annual Greater Portland event focuses on attracting and retaining talent.
Equal pay law to transform hiring practices
Many businesses do not adequately document pay disparities.
Rural libraries turning more to private sector for lifeline
A fundamental public institution diversifies to survive.