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Oregon BEST elects Cynthia Powell to board
BUSINESS Oregon BEST recently elected Cynthia Powell to its 13-member board of directors. She is the director of the Office of Research & Development for the National Energy Technology Laboratory. […]
Oregon BEST elects Michael Baker to board
BUSINESS Oregon BEST recently elected Michael Baker to its 13-member board of directors. He is the managing partner for the Baker Group LLP, which has offices in Portland, Seattle and […]
Oregon BEST elects Jud Virden to board
BUSINESS Oregon BEST recently elected Jud Virden to its 13-member board of directors. He is the associate laboratory director for the Energy and Environment Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory […]
Cordon Connell joins PlanB
BUSINESS Gordon Connell will serve as international project director as well as mechanical, electrical and plumbing team lead for PlanB Consultancy International. He has led MEP quantity surveying teams for […]
MacKay Sposito adds Stephanie Vargo
BUSINESS MacKay Sposito, a consultant in energy, public works and land development, recently added Stephanie Vargo as a human resources assistant on its corporate services team. She has more than […]
Mike Bomar named president of Columbia River Economic Development Council
BUSINESS Mike Bomar recently was named president of the Columbia River Economic Development Council. He replaces Lisa Nisenfeld, who in August was appointed head of the Oregon Employment Department by […]
Joaquin Lopez honored
BUSINESS Joaquin Lopez, a cultural arts producer and owner of La Bonita Restaurant, recently was named one of 12 national finalists for 2013 MillerCoors L铆der of the Year for his […]
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
