Economy and Finance – Page 18 – Oregon Business

Exchange Anxiety: Digital Divide

Software company execs talk about how trade wars impact their business.

August 11, 2025March 29, 2018 Written by Audrey Van Buskirk

Exchange Anxiety: Tim Boyle speaks to the unraveling of global trade

The CEO of Columbia Sportswear talks about tariffs, the dismantling of global trade agreements and the impact on Oregon businesses.

August 11, 2025March 27, 2018 Written by Audrey Van Buskirk

For-profit giving normalized as crowdfunding matures

Crowdfunding blurs the lines between donation and investment.

August 11, 2025March 23, 2018 Written by Caleb Diehl

Why a weak dollar means a strong export economy

The dollar’s decline is good news for Oregon’s traded sector companies.

August 11, 2025March 9, 2018 Written by Caleb Diehl

The age of the activist investor: Is there too much grey hair in the boardroom?

The second of a two-part series on how the rise of activist shareholders could pressure Oregon public companies to reconsider who sits on their boards.

April 10, 2023March 6, 2018 Written by Kim Moore

The age of the activist investor: Do corporate boards need to be more independent?

The first of a two-part series on how the rise of activist shareholders could pressure Oregon public companies to reevaluate who sits on their boards.

April 10, 2023February 27, 2018 Written by Kim Moore

Off the reservation

How federal contracts and tech ventures are opening new markets for Oregon tribes.

April 10, 2023February 26, 2018 Written by Linda Baker

Priming Prineville

A High Desert town diversifies.

April 7, 2023February 22, 2018 Written by Sophia Bennett

Nonprofits prep for potential drop in charitable giving

Nonprofits prepare for possible drop in charitable giving.

August 11, 2025February 16, 2018 Written by Caleb Diehl

Analysis: New Seasons restructuring highlights deepening divide between unions and B Corps

Are B Corps replacing unions as standard bearers for worker’s rights?

April 10, 2023February 6, 2018 Written by Linda Baker

News

Columbia Gorge Community College Manufacturing Program Named Center of the Year by U.S. Department of Energy - National Industrial Training and Assessment Centers network honors CGCC with the Manufacturing Outcomes Award for outstanding real-world support and engagement with small and mid-sized manufacturers
Final Beam Marks Milestone for Redmond Airport Expansion - New terminal will accommodate increasing number of travelers while strengthening Central Oregon's transportation infrastructure.
Central Oregon Shines in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards - Highly regarded annual travel industry rankings include Oregon's Sunriver Resort and Brasada Ranch along with the city of Bend.
Portland Parks & Recreation Launches Design Competition for Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park - Rare opportunity to shape Portland’s waterfront and redefine the city’s relationship to place, community and the Willamette River.
$97M Awarded Across Oregon to Improve Rural Health - OHA announces grants to advance rural healthcare in every Oregon county.
Workforce Training Pipeline Helps Oregon Building Owners Cut Energy Costs, Modernize Infrastructure and Meet Compliance Standards - A training program for the building management workforce that saves Oregon building owners big money and advances the careers of building managers is open for enrollment.