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Green sector needs help to spur job growth
The economic stimulus package passed earlier this year helped prevent a repeat of the Great Depression. Struggling firms seeking returns to profitability are engaged in widespread cost-cutting, mainly through layoffs. […]
Ask the right questions before leasing commercial space
In today’s market, pursuing a commercial lease, whether for office, retail or industrial space, requires consideration of all the applicable business terms, expenses and future obligations. Tenants with experience renting […]
Inflation may be on its way, but TIPS may save the day
Dear Mr. Berko: My brother-in-law told me that you recommended he put 20 percent of his $505,000 ROTH IRA into TIPS. We are the same age, have identical ROTH IRAs, […]
Time to prepare for a new civil rights law
On Nov. 21, employers will be required to comply with yet another federal law that restricts disclosure of employee health information. Specifically, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 will […]
1000 Broadway building peaked in 1990
This month we look back at events of November 1990, when a “topping off” ceremony was held for the 1000 Broadway building project and Delta announced it would add an […]
Voters take whack at Obama-nomics
On the last day of October, which traditionally is a weak month for the market, the Dow Jones dropped nearly 250 points. It was its 10th triple-digit move of the […]
Notes from the Ledge
Have you ever wondered what happens to those news tips and tidbits that don't make it onto the front page of the Daily Journal of Commerce? The answer can be found here, in a new column that debuts today in the 91视频.
Avoid long-term corporate bonds and Merrill Lynch
Dear Mr. Berko: As you can see from this stationery, I own a large company. We have a pension plan with a market value of $86 million. The current manager […]
New court fees mean higher litigation costs
If you asked a hundred people to describe the litigation process, one word I would bet you wouldn’t hear is 鈥渃heap.鈥� Litigation can be a notoriously expensive process. Unfortunately, the […]
Group is content to accept climate change
In July, the Land Conservation and Development Commission rejected a request by the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition to adopt a new land-use goal. The proposed Goal 20 would be focused […]
Oregon Legislature needs some new faces
Oregon businesses are known for being among the most generous when it comes to allowing their employees to volunteer time in the community. Each year countless schools, charities and causes […]
Go ahead and invest in exchange-traded funds
Dear Mr. Berko: I wanted to buy a utility stock, but my broker recommended an exchange-traded fund traded on the stock exchange. He claims that they are better than buying […]
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
