Must Reads

Oregon Business magazine won two silver awards for excellence in writing in the National American Society of Business Publication Editors Western region competition.

BY JASON NORRIS | OB BLOGGER

Over the last several months we have seen a wave of cross-border acquisitions, primarily U.S.-based companies looking to purchase non-U.S.-based companies. There are a few reasons for this, but the main culprit is the U.S. corporate tax system. The United States has one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world.

BY ERIC FRUTS | OB BLOGGER

Last year, the housing market in Oregon—and the U.S. as a whole—was blasting off. The Case-Shiller index of home prices ended the year 13% higher than at the beginning of the year. But, was last year a blip, or a trend?

BY JASON NORRIS, CFA | OB CONTRIBUTOR

Unfortunately for Brazil, the build up for the World Cup did not provide the added stimulus that was hoped for. Corruption and cronyism have proved to be rampant and the economy has not seen the desired lift.

BY KIM MOORE | OB RESEARCH EDITOR

The Oregon economy could get a boost from a new trade agreement being negotiated between the U.S. and the European Union.

BY ANDREA DURBIN | OB GUEST BLOGGER

Last week, the Obama administration took an important and welcomed step in the effort to protect the health and well-being of all Oregonians by limiting carbon pollution from existing power plants.

BY KATIE AUSBURGER | OB GUEST CONTRIBUTOR

How to build a hipster-friendly work environment.

BY HANNAH WALLACE | OB BLOGGER

What does it take to launch and run one of these mobile food businesses?