Labor scarcity poses headwind for construction companies
We look at labor challenges in the construction sector as part of a new series on the impacts of Oregon’s tight jobs market.
Economy and Finance
Biz tips: Reflections on the bull market
Despite investor skepticism, we don’t see signs of excess that would put the current run at risk.
‘Less regulated, non-bank lenders are making higher risk corporate loans’
Financial risks lurk in new market securities and shadow banking.
‘I get the impression everyone thinks another financial crisis is around the corner’
The next recession is going to be mild, an economist predicts.
‘I didn’t see a lot of the bad stuff until the end’
Competition among small banks is leading to some looser underwriting standards.
The legacy of the financial crisis
It has been 10 years since the collpase of Lehman Brothers. Four experts weigh in on lessons learned from the financial meltdown.
Stock buybacks on the rise
With more cash in the bank, companies are upping stock purchases while investing in new equipment and wages.
The Catalyst
A conversation with Andrew Hoan, the new president and CEO of the Portland Business Alliance.
Biz tips: Why Effectively Developing Your Own Successor is Nearly Impossible
There are almost 90,000 small employers in Oregon and according to the SBA, and roughly 60% them are owned by Baby Boomers who’ll be retiring over the next 10 years. The problem is that there won’t be enough outside buyers for all those businesses. Our research indicates that two out of every three businesses won’t … Read more