Coronavirus: How Will Oregon’s Economy Fare?
Executive director of the Pacific Northwest Trade Organization explains how the global response to coronavirus could impact the Oregon economy.
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How Businesses Should Plan for Coronavirus
Two experts in crisis communications weigh in on how companies should plan ahead to deal with the disruption caused by the novel virus.
Opening Doors
Plans to redevelop a World War II-era chemical weapons depot could transform an undeveloped pocket of Northeastern Oregon.
Accelerating Equity in Cannabis
Marijuana business accelerators target African American entrepreneurs who face discrimination in accessing capital.
Big Enough to Fail
The bankruptcy of NORPAC Foods shows the crisis that farm cooperatives face in the race to become national brands.
Blumenauer’s Call For Marijuana Justice
As communities of color still face repercussions from ‘selectively enforced’ prohibition, Congressman Earl Blumenauer says the cannabis industry must make amends.
Out of the Wild
A new economic-development grant aims to kick-start Oregon’s nascent aquaculture sector.
Gains and Losses of Wine Tariffs
The Trump administration’s 25% tariff on European wine could put the squeeze on distributors, but also create an opening for Oregon labels.
In for the Long Ride
State and county fairs revamp their brands to stay relevant to the region’s shifting consumer tastes.
Digital Doctors
New telemedicine platforms are emerging, which have the potential to deliver much-needed health care to rural Oregon.