‘Inclusive innovation’ takes root in Silicon Forest

Developing racially diverse economic frameworks is a fundamentally sound response to rapidly shifting demographics across the nation. Here’s how the Silicon Forest region is developing a working model of “inclusive innovation” and entrepreneurial competitiveness for other states to emulate.

Portland shows love for sex toys

Hot on the heels of our September cover story spotlighting Oregon’s thriving legal sex businesses, Trojan, the 90+ year-old condom brand, hosted an event in Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square yesterday to give away thousands of its relatively new line of vibrators.

Obamacare is for business, not for Congress

Earlier this month, President Obama took the unusual step of involving himself in an administrative matter that would have been otherwise handled by people many levels below the Oval Office. He personally approved a “solution” to a “problem” affecting health insurance benefits for members of Congress and their staffs.

Farm to school boosts local agriculture

BY AMANDA WALDROUPE | PORTLAND CORRESPONDENT

08.28.13 Thumbnail FarmOregon’s Farm to School program has three purposes: it provides nutritious school meals to kids, teaches them about growing food and supports local agriculture.

Bend SEO revolution evolves

BY ERIC FLOWERS | BEND CORRESPONDENT

08.22.13 Thumbnail DanHobinG5 founder Dan Hobin weighs in on the evolution of search engine optimization, digital marketing and the expanding tech sector in Bend.

 

Convention Center hotel boon to local business

08.15.13 Thumbnail ShetterlyBY KEVIN SHETTERLY | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR

Today, a funding plan for the proposed Convention Center hotel goes before the Metro council. Although $197.5 million seems expensive for a 600-room hotel, projections indicate the hotel would benefit Portland’s economy and workforce.

Catering to bicyclists benefits Portland businesses

BY WILL VANLUE | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR

08.07.13 Thumbnail WillVanlueA majority of families new to the Portland-Metro area since 2005 are light on car ownership, with more working-age adults than cars at home. That’s very good news for local businesses, especially if they make it easy for people to visit their establishment without a car.

July news updates

BY EMMA HALL | OREGON BUSINESS WEB EDITOR

Thumbnail UpdateFrom departed politicians to controversial wolves, it’s time to update some recent Oregon Business stories.