The Last Mile Home
Portland city planners rethink land use and the transportation network as the rise of e-commerce increases congestion and puts climate goals at risk.
COVID19
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.
The Minefield of Returning to the Office
Employers should be aware of workplace regulations and employee concerns before taking action.
The Tough Road Ahead
The president of Oregon Business & Industry lays out how the trade group plans to aid recovery from the pandemic-driven downtown.
PPP and Me
Paycheck Protection Program loans provided lifelines to Oregon’s small businesses but triggered messy headaches for banks. A look back at the process proves the struggle paid off in many ways.
A Tale of Two Cities
As COVID-19 changes the working landscape, staffing firms have adapted to higher demand for remote work, skills shortages and an expanded, nationwide candidate pool.
Film Industry Rebounds
After shutting down briefly at the onset of COVID-19, Oregon’s film sector has become an economic lifeline.
Home Sweet Home
The pandemic has led to a resurgence of the suburbs as remote workers seek more space. Will offices follow suit?
Second-Round PPP: ‘Businesses Are More Strategic’
The regional head of First Interstate Bank reveals what types of businesses have tapped PPP loans in the second round, and how the program has helped it win new customers.