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How to deal with the next recession
One of the foremost economic forecasters, the Economic Cycle Research Institute, recently predicted that 鈥渁 recession (defined as two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product) is on the way […]
Networking with a mission
For many people, networking is a lot like doing sit-ups: a painful exercise they never seem to find time to fit in to their routines. After all, how many industry […]
Investors need courage in down times to see opportunities
I鈥檓 starting to receive phone calls that are reminiscent of 2008. It鈥檚 understandable that investors are jumpy about today鈥檚 economy and market environment. Jobs and housing numbers are depressing. U.S. […]
Power tips to poor interviewing
If you鈥檙e not actually interested in winning a project, here are some tips for your next interview. Go in cold and wing it Competitors may have taken time to understand […]
3 common investing pitfalls to avoid
It鈥檚 easy to get caught up in worries over the European debt crisis, massive government spending, high unemployment and weak economic activity. Many investors today are tempted to go to […]
Set up for success
Nothing speaks louder about a firm than the people doing the work 鈥� not the website, logo nor proposals. Does your staff answer emails within a day, or do they […]
Want to be a better investor? Play more golf
Golf can be an emotionally and mentally draining sport. Most golfers have a love-hate relationship with the game. Bitter memories of lost matches, missed putts and embarrassing mistakes can linger […]
5 percent may be possible with dividends
When the financial crisis hit, many retirees put most of their money into short-term bond instruments or savings accounts. While capital was preserved, little income was generated. This, in turn, […]
Doers vs. sellers
In the good old days, doing a good job was the easiest, cheapest and surest way to sell. Like a perpetual motion machine, work begat more work. Consequently, making the […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
