Cultivating coffee culture
Dutch Bros CEO discusses his strategy behind a new private-equity investment.
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Rethinking the River
Cities across Oregon transform industrial waterfront sites into recreation opportunities.
More companies confront sexual harassment
A human resources expert weighs in on what employers should do to avoid complaints.
The Non-Foodie Restaurant Survival Guide
Flat sales and declining traffic spell tough times ahead for many in quick-service and casual dining.
Forestry carbon offsets create opportunities for rural landowners
Tweaks to Oregon’s cap and invest bill could generate revenue for forestry.
The brave new world of impact investing
As impact investing gains popularity, it addresses new challenges.
Benefit Company label marred by confusion and lax reporting practices
In Oregon and elsewhere, benefit companies go largely unregulated.
Biz tips: Dealing with Difficult People
Virtually every one of my clients over the years has brought up the subject of dealing with difficult people. There’s no escaping the fact that they come into everyone’s life at one time or another. Sometimes they come in the form of an unhappy or hard-to-get-along-with client, customer, or co-worker. Sometimes they’re a person … Read more