Tony Hopson Hopes Historic $400M Investment Will “Make the Difference” for Black Portland
Phil and Penny Knight’s investment in the newly established 1803 Fund is earmarked for the fund’s Rebuild Albina project.
Nike
Wieden+Kennedy Co-Founder Dan Wieden Dead at 77
Wieden, who coined Nike’s “Just Do It” tagline, made memorable ads with an edge.
BALA’s Next Shift
Portland-based BALA Footwear rocketed to almost immediate success in the early months of the pandemic. But a dispute between founders and its marketing team alienated its core customers, and now the startup is pivoting.
Always Hustling
In July an Oregon law went into effect allowing student athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. Now the student athlete is becoming the student entrepreneur — and college sports will never be the same.
Foul Play
Corporate sponsorship deals have turned college sports into a lucrative business, but they do little to benefit the students universities are supposed to serve.
Justice denied: Oregon courts face gaping budget gap
Court funding has been in decline for the past decade.
Should your company get political on social media? Experts weigh in.
Brands will take edgier political stances on social media in 2019, experts predict
More companies confront sexual harassment
A human resources expert weighs in on what employers should do to avoid complaints.
Blockchain venture studio to open in Portland
Business leaders aim to make Portland hub for blockchain revolution