On the Scene: Cybercrime threatens U.S. manufacturers
Hackers could hold hospital computer equipment ransom, make autonomous vehicles crash into each other and mine 3D printers for vital trade secrets.
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October Cover Story
Designing the October cover image leads us to a classic children’s book and a superhero cartoonist.
If the glove fits: Columbia v. Seirus sets precedent for U.S. patent law
Apparel giant Columbia Sportswear was recently awarded $3 million in a lawsuit the company filed against Seirus Innovative Accessories for infringing a patent on its Omni-Heat technology. Most news articles have centered on the financial rewards for Columbia. A lesser known story is how this case sets precedent for U.S. patent law. When a company … Read more
Oregon defense contractors win big
The $700 billion dollar Pentagon budget passed by the U.S. Senate this month is expected to boost the fortunes of the state’s military cluster. The budget has more than a few legislative hurdles to clear before contracters would see any money. Oregon lacks an active-duty military base but supports a thriving defense industry. Although federal military … Read more
Crickets: Not always what’s for dinner
Last year we profiled a few startups aiming to market crickets as the next big food trend. A few are still chirping. Others have gone silent. RELATED STORY: Are Insects the New Quinoa? Marching boldly into the insect market, Cricket Flour falls into the former category. CEO Charles Wilson says revenue doubled in the past year. … Read more
On the scene: Truth, trust and questions for the media
More than 3,000 students, journalists and media executives gathered in Washington D.C. to learn about the latest trends in digital media.
Can the Zoo change its stripes?
Adapting to changing cultural norms, the Oregon Zoo pursues a conservation-oriented business model.
The changing face of the Marriott hotel lobby
Eveything old is new. Once a vibrant public space that welcomed all manner of people, the hotel lobby for much of the past century served as a private, single-use waiting area for guests. As hotel brands today try to win over Airbnb-obsessed millennials, the lobby is once again becoming a vibrant gathering place for patrons and … Read more
Opinion: Despite near record expansion, the end of bull market is not imminent
Investment pioneer Sir John Templeton coined the phrase, “Bull markets are born on pessimism, grow on skepticism, mature on optimism, and die on euphoria.” After eight-plus years of an equity bull market, a very common question we get from clients is, “When does it end?” While the duration of this market run may be extended, … Read more