The 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon 2014

BY KIM MOORE

Proud, diverse and underpaid.

Pride in their organizations’ mission, fairness in the treatment of women and ethnic minorities, flexible work schedules — these are just a handful of workplace characteristics that employees of this year’s 100 Best Nonprofits appreciate about their organizations.

True Blood

BY JOE ROJAS-BURKE

Antibiotics really aren’t magic bullets.

The Backstory

In our cover story this month, Wendy Collie, CEO of New Seasons Market, and Kim Malek, owner of Salt & Straw, discuss their rapidly growing businesses and Portland’s red hot food scene. The conversation provides an interesting lens through which to explore trends in the grocery store and restaurant sectors.

Launch

BY JESSICA RIDGWAY

October’s Launch article features Soul Kitchen, Easy Company and Slick’s Big Time BBQ.

Gone Fishing

BY LORI TOBIAS

Business has been good to Laura Anderson, leading some to suggest she must be awfully lucky to find such success in a business notorious for failure. But luck’s had little to do with it.

Books Rule

BY JON BELL

Powell’s stays relevant in the digital age.

The Diaspora

Former newspaper reporters move into brand journalism.

College Conundrum

BY KIM MOORE

University and college tuition fees have been rising for more than a decade, while state funds for higher education have steadily declined.