More Cooks in the Kitchen
Oregonians are proud of the state’s array of small, locally produced food. But small- and medium-batch food manufacturers struggle to find spaces to make and package their products, especially when it’s time to scale up.
Restaurants and Retail
A Hole New World
Katie Poppe, CEO of Blue Star Doughnuts, talks about what inspired her to try to sell a gourmet doughnut, how the company weathered the pandemic — and what’s next.
Stumptown Replaces Starbucks on Alaska Airlines
The Seattle-based airline chose Stumptown as its new coffee provider based on a high-altitude taste test.
Growing Up
A $200 million revitalization effort in the heart
of Bend signals the end of urban adolescence.
Genesis Financial Solutions Becomes Concora Credit
The rebrand follows a year of furniture retail partnerships for the company, which provides financial services to customers with subprime credit.
From Oregon with Pride
Queer life has long been linked with big, coastal cities like Portland. But entrepreneurs and organizers have worked to carve out LGBTQ+ spaces in smaller cities and towns across the state.
Oregon OSHA Fines Forest Grove Dollar Tree $37,500
The state has cited Dollar Tree stores 11 times since November 2021.
Hospitality Sector Shows Encouraging Growth as Employers Struggle to Find Workers
Post-pandemic tourism has returned in force in many parts of the state, with tourism in Portland lagging behind, according to data from ORLA and Travel Oregon.
Grand Central’s New Hillsboro Location to Open in July
The new café will be located at Hillsboro’s Main Street Commons.
Hood River Welcomes Country’s First NA Distillery and Tasting Room
Nonalcoholic category continues its exponential growth in Oregon