SBA Closes Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Restaurateurs who missed out on this round of funding — or had it pulled due to a lawsuit alleging discrimination — are in a holding pattern until Congress votes on more funding.
Restaurants and Retail
Mall Rats
Driven by bankruptcies, redundancies and the rise of e-commerce, the retail sector has been in flux for years. COVID-19 accelerated the shift. Oregon’s malls can either reinvent themselves to stay vital or they can fail.
‘We Have to Be a Technology Company as Well as a Book Company’
Emily Powell, owner and president of Powell’s Books, on going high tech and surviving the pandemic.
Eugene Prepares for COVID-19 Olympics
Eugene businesses lost out when the Olympic Games were delayed, but the postponed 2021 Olympic Trials could provide the city with economic relief.
Insurance Woes Impede Recovery
A lack of affordable insurance puts Portland businesses at risk of property damage and theft.
Future of Work: Creating a Remote Culture That Fosters Innovation
Lithia Motors CFO rethinks how to measure productivity with a remote workforce.
Saving Downtown
A grassroots group aims to save small businesses in Portland’s city center from financial ruin.
Ashland Benefits From Buy-Local Campaign
As federal assistance to small business stalls, the Ashland Chamber of Commerce designs buy-local programs to support struggling stores.
Holiday Markets Rise to COVID Challenge
As the coronavirus halts holiday market traditions, new practices emerge to help vendors boost sales.