Policy Brief — Unlock Oregon’s Potential by Investing in an Untapped Workforce: People With Disabilities
Investing in special education can yield great dividends for employers.
Opinion
Policy Brief: Oregonians Take Pride in the State’s Farms, No Matter the Size
Oregon Farm Bureau president Angela “Angi” Bailey writes about the need to support local farms of all sizes.
Policy Brief: Why Your Organization Needs an AI Policy
Having an AI policy can help shape the development of the technology — thereby increasing the chances it will be the ‘best thing ever to happen to humanity.’
Looking Forward, Looking Back
We asked leaders in Oregon’s business and political sectors what they make of 2023 — and what they hope to see in 2024. Here’s what they said.
Policy Brief: Equity Drives Success in the Workplace
Ruwan Jayaweera, PE, and Ed Herrera, AIA write about the case for continued focus on diversity and inclusion.
Storyteller-in-Chief: Ben Quach’s American Dream
The founder of QB Fabrication & Welding writes about the importance
of persistence and adaptability.
Opinion: The Port of Coos Bay Project is a Winner for Jobs, the Environment
Sen. Ron Wyden writes about why the federal government should fund the project.
Policy Brief: It’s Time to Give the Music Industry the Support It Deserves
The founder of MusicOregon talks about how public policy can make — or break — one of Oregon’s biggest industries.
Policy Brief: The Business Case for Protecting Youth Access to Diverse Literature
Censorship attempts undermine our ability to shape the next generation of thinkers and leaders.
Storyteller-in-Chief: Pivot to Something Better
Barry Raber, president of Carefree RV Storage, writes about the power of doing more of what’s going right.