The Sound of White Noise
Political uncertainty has yet to translate into market uncertainty.
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Updated: Portland approves $9 million revenue bond for affordable housing
Revenue from short-term housing permits will fund housing bond.
Businesses rally behind strategies for reducing GHGs
A diverse group of high-profile businesses have recommended a set of strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to frame the discussion on how the state should respond to climate change.
Reader Forum
Readers respond to stories about corporate transparency, affordable housing and the future of farming.
Businesses “unaware” of child care benefits
Many companies lack awareness of how providing on-site child care services to employees can boost revenues, says a representative of one of the largest for-profit early childhood education centers.
Revolving door shuffles government workers into sharing economy
Former PDC executive director Patrick Quinton resurfaced in the news this week as the cofounder of Dweller, a startup that builds and rents accessory dwelling units.
New Survey Launching: 100 Best Manufacturers
Oregon Business is launching a new employee satisfaction survey to highlight best workplace practices in the manufacturing sector.
Gresham leaders optimistic about development potential
Lack of investment and shovel-ready land has stymied development in the East metro region.
Timber, levees and affordable housing top Oregon delegation priorities
Sen. Wyden is leading the call for a full investigation on Trump’s Russia ties. But Oregon’s senior senator and the rest of delegation aren’t neglecting their home state.
Cascadia Quake: ‘Apocalypse or Decades of Terror?’
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is holding its 69th annual meeting this week in Portland.