Protesters Call For “Africa District” Business Hub
Portland’s Black Lives Matter demonstrators want to reclaim a cultural and economic area of their own.
Economic development
Data Fields
Hillsboro’s data center development boom raises questions about industrial land use and job creation.
Opening Doors
Plans to redevelop a World War II-era chemical weapons depot could transform an undeveloped pocket of Northeastern Oregon.
The New Town Square
Business development catalyst, community hub or social services center, Oregon’s public libraries have evolved to serve all.
Climate Change Business Fund Secures Investment
VertueLab has its sights set on bringing green technology to market. Despite a myriad of challenges, the business development fund just secured a large boost.
Downtime with Colleen Padilla
The executive director of Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development gets out — a lot.
Expanding Rural Horizons
Business Oregon director Chris Harder on bridging the economic urban-rural divide.
Eugene moves forward with plans for “innovation district”
The college town has become the latest Oregon city to embrace the economic development strategy.
Gresham sees surge in industrial development
A manufacturing hub springs up on the outskirts of the Portland metropolitan area.