On the scene: ‘Employer market the one thing that’s working’
As the national health care battle rages, employers implement new wellness and cost-containment measures.
Hot Topics
Oregon’s transportation crisis ‘at a tipping point’
The state’s underinvestment in transportation is at a crisis point that will force the hand of the public and private sector to consider alternative funding sources, said panelists at an Oregon Business Hot Topics, Cool Talks discussion this morning.
Can Oregon become the cannabis capital of the world?
One year after the legalization of recreational marijuana, Oregon’s pot industry is booming with more than $400 million in projected sales in 2016.
Hot Topics: Higher education, disrupted
The boundaries between business and academia are becoming increasingly permeable.
‘Offering paid family leave saves us money’
Providing paid time off to new parents saves businesses money by reducing hiring costs and boosting employee retention, said panelists at an Oregon Business breakfast meeting today on how employers are redefining their approach to parental leave.
Arts Dilemma: Tapping into new wealth
How can performing arts organizations capitalize on Portland’s new gilded age? A group of arts leaders talked about how to cultivate a new generation of tech donors during an Oregon Business panel discussion held at the Portland Armory this morning.