The Private 150: The list of the most headaches
Every year the research editor of Oregon Business puts together the Private 150 list — a roster of private companies headquartered in Oregon ranked by annual revenue.
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Bespoke jeans outfit QCut closes shop
Shuttering of algorithm-based jeans company is a cautionary tale for Portland makers.
Breastfeeding mothers continue to struggle in the workplace
Breastfeeding still at odds with workplace norms in the U.S.
Networking program targets mid career female managers
Portland mayor-elect Ted Wheeler made news this week calling for more diversity in corporate boardrooms. It was the latest salvo in the battle to create more diverse and inclusive communities and workplaces.
The Proprietor
The founder and owner of Provenance Hotels talks about new projects, Airbnb and the hotel as public space.
Arts Dilemma: Tapping into new wealth
How can performing arts organizations capitalize on Portland’s new gilded age? A group of arts leaders talked about how to cultivate a new generation of tech donors during an Oregon Business panel discussion held at the Portland Armory this morning.
June 12: Feast with Local Food Heroes at Summer’s First BBQ
On June 12, Edible Portland and Ecotrust are holding their 7th annual Local Hero Awards, with a keynote by Nell Newman, to honor outstanding members of our local food community.
Private sector shapes education reform
Oregon’s business community scored a triumph in education reform this session, an effort that spotlights how the private sector — sometimes controversially — is shaping education reform and funding.
Money transfer scams doubled in 2010
International money transfer scams doubled in 2010, continuing to bilk unsuspecting Oregonians out of their money.