Readers nix upzoning as an affordable housing solution
Upzoning may be the solution to Oregon’s housing crisis, but many residents don’t want to see multifamily buildings in their neighborhood.
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OSU develops new earthquake risk assessment tool
Oregon State University earthquake risk assessment program identifies impacts in four scenarios
Operator of derailed oil train recently announced plans to beef up OR infrastructure
Union Pacific, which operated the oil train that derailed this afternoon, announced two days ago it was planning to invest $34.6 million in 2016 to improve Oregon’s transportation infrastructure.
Oregon CEO pay bucks the trend
The New York Times recently published its coverage of the Equilar 200 Highest-Paid CEO Rankings, an analysis of the top paid CEOs at public U.S. companies with at least $1 billion in revenue.
More glass artists speak out
The scandal around airborne pollutants has catalyzed changes in government policy and fomented fear among residents who live near the offending companies. Now another group of concerned citizens is starting to make its voice heard: glass artists from around the country who feel the local conversation has unfairly demonized companies like Bullseye Glass and fails to take into consideration rezoning and other solutions — in addition to more stringent regulations.
Networking program targets mid career female managers
Portland mayor-elect Ted Wheeler made news this week calling for more diversity in corporate boardrooms. It was the latest salvo in the battle to create more diverse and inclusive communities and workplaces.
Reader Forum: An artist defends Bullseye Glass
An artist in Denver weighs in on A Toxic Tale: Business Community Responds to Growing Concerns about Air Quality
On the scene: 100 Best Green Workplaces awards
Businesses should pay attention to their impacts on people and community as much as the environment. That was the theme of the eighth annual Oregon Business 100 Best Green Workplaces awards luncheon held yesterday at the Nines Hotel in Portland.
What’s going on at Icebreaker?
Is trouble afoot at Icebreaker’s Portland headquarters?
Ebb and Flow: The Redd lands national tenant; Zidell hires COO
A weekly list of new hires, fires and promotions, as well as retail and restaurant openings and closings: