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More veterans set to return to work soon
There are some 130,000 U.S. military personnel in Iraq alone, according to the Brookings Institute. As U.S. involvement in various global hot spots winds down, more veterans will be returning […]
Executors may find a little help can go a long way
Have you ever considered acting as your own general contractor?聽You purchased the lot and have plans, so now all you have to do is build your new home.聽How hard can […]
New law will affect condos, communities
Editor鈥檚 note: This is the first part of a two-part series. The second part will appear in the Sept. 24 edition of the Daily Journal of Commerce. On June 30, […]
Bank鈥檚 solid dividend stands out in recession
Dear Mr. Berko: I have an active $116,000 income/growth portfolio, which is up 14.7 percent since January, but the high commission costs reduce my total return by 3 percent. Please […]
Scale can be tilted at bargaining table
When considering a commercial lease agreement, focus on costs and responsibilities, and keep in mind that almost everything is negotiable. Of course, economic conditions and other factors often dictate whether […]
Legislators take bite out of labor legislation
A group of senators reportedly has agreed to eliminate the card-check provision of the Employee Free Choice Act. The compromise is a result of Arlen Specter, D-Pa., a former cosponsor, […]
Personality profiles can help firms bring in work
How can you improve your marketing program and your company鈥檚 profitability? Analyze the personality types in your firm and then create strategic teams to bring in more work. The Myers-Briggs […]
Credit card company not charging up
Dear Mr. Berko: I was sent a Value Line research report on American Express that expects this company to trade as high as $70 a share in the next three […]
Prognosis is so-so for each of these health stocks
Dear Mr. Berko: I am considering the purchase of 100 shares of Stryker and Johnson & Johnson for my 401(k) account. My broker believes both can increase their share value […]
When payment becomes a sticky issue
Editor鈥檚 note: This is the first part of a two-part series. The second part will appear in the Sept. 18 edition of the Daily Journal of Commerce. One of the […]
Portland, Wal-Mart and the triple bottom line
Portland and Wal-Mart are siblings of a sort. Each aims to be a paragon of sustainability. Green buildings, recycling, renewable energy, growth management and public transit have cemented the Rose […]
What goes up must come down … eventually
Portlanders may be noticing an increasing number of 鈥淔or Rent鈥� signs on apartment buildings around the city this summer. Apartment vacancy rates are rising across the metro area, and multifamily […]
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
