Age of disruption
Rapid technological change, natural resource depletion and economic crisis transform the world as we know it.
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Justin Zeulner scores environmental win for Portland Trail Blazers
Game night, Moda Center. The arena’s approximately 16,000 light fixtures are ablaze. Water cascades from countless taps. Trash bins are filled, emptied and filled again. During each Portland Trail Blazers matchup, the energy expended on the court pales in comparison to that used up by Moda Center’s power, water and waste systems — not to mention fans’ transportation to the stadium.
How to measure marketing effectiveness
How can you measure marketing effectiveness? If it gets better, how can you measure the improvement? By business modeling. The modeling process itself will uncover any holes in your marketing process.
Oregon’s economy sees temporary stall
Oregon’s economy slipped in October, but is expected to get back on track.
New program competes with LEED
A new building rating system known as Green Globes has emerged as a simpler, less expensive alternative to LEED certification.
Portland joins national fast food protest
A downtown Portland rally was a small part of a nationwide campaign for higher wages.
Southern Oregon angel investors seek new businesses
The Southern Oregon Angel Investment Network is looking for its fourth round of promising businesses.
The power of purpose
Your ability to prosper as a company is not about what you sell, it’s about what you believe. And it should drive everything you do.
Oregon especially hard hit by food stamp cuts
Oregon is one of six states with 20% or more of its population using food stamps.
Oregon’s aging population hurting economic growth
Oregon’s fast-aging rural population is hindering economic growth, state economist Mark McMullen says.