Charging Ahead
Daimler Truck North America unveiled the prototype for an electric Class 8 truck last year to great fanfare and a surge of orders. Now the company is working to speed up charging infrastructure.
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100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon in 2023
Congratulations to the companies and nonprofits that made it onto this year’s 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon list.
What Kimberly Branam Wants for Portland
Prosper Portland’s director is optimistic about the city’s prospects and her agency’s efforts to overcome a troubling past.
Sparking Community
An empty storefront in downtown Burns has been remade into a creative space and small-business incubator.
A Rising Tide
In 2022 Lance J. Randall moved to Portland to lead the Black Business Association of Oregon — a newly formed organization with its sights on attracting, retaining and supporting Black-owned businesses throughout the state.
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan Resigns
Fagan’s resignation, effective May 8, follows revelations that she has been consulting for a major player in the cannabis industry.
State Auditor Says Agency Acted Independently on Cannabis Investigation
The audit report, which is heavily critical of Oregon’s regulatory environment, was released the morning after reports surfaced that Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has been moonlighting for a major industry player.
REI Announces Closure of Portland Store
The company says it’s leaving the Pearl District due to an increase in break-ins and a dispute with the landlord, but will keep its suburban stores open.
Small But Mighty
Microlenders have stepped in to support small businesses traditional banks do not serve — helping marginalized entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground.
Bank On It
After decades of prioritizing mortgages and car loans, Oregon’s consumer banks are shifting focus. How can they compete in a high-interest world?
