Economy and Finance
Workforce Trends Report Shows Tight Labor Market Despite Layoffs
State economist breaks down what workforce trends mean for Oregon’s economic future.
Tactics: Christina Stephenson on Getting BOLI to Work
The commissioner-elect of the Bureau of Labor and Industries steps into her new role this month. In November we asked: What’s the plan?
What Economic Challenges Will Oregon’s Next Governor Need to Tackle?
Portland State University economist talks about Oregon’s economic present and future
Seattle-Based Meridian Capital Expands Into Portland
Orca Capital in Portland are the latest purchases in the company’s recent expansion.
Prominent Northwest Credit Unions Plan Merger
The merger follows a greater national trend of consolidation among financial institutions.
Portland Racial Equity Nonprofit to Offer Basic Income Program
More than 100 Portland businesses have contributed to Brown Hope’s fund, which will launch in 2023
Tactics: Written on the Wind
Shaun Gibbs, executive director of the South Coast Development Council, talks about what’s next for the region
A Novel Development
The Malheur Enterprise kept a critical eye on a local legislator’s business dealings for years. Then the paper went up for sale, and Greg Smith came calling.
