OP-ED: Why LinkedIn matters for B2B companies
Like many business owners, I’m skeptical of social media marketing claims. For many of the B2B (business-to-business) organizations we work with, Twitter and Facebook have proven to be high-effort/low-return marketing […]
OP-ED: Creating an intentional marketing culture
Since its founding, Perkins & Co has had a stellar reputation and strong growth position among accounting firms in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Not resting on its laurels, Perkins & […]
OP-ED: Why a company vision is essential for success
I love running. Just talking about it sends me into a state of euphoria. I spend more time than I care to admit researching and building training regimens, and […]
Reaching your target audience requires your whole brain
Marketing With Your Whole Brain Conducted by Carol Doscher of Graceworks based on Whole Brain® Thinking, from Herrmann International’s Whole Brain® Advantage I love this stuff. I love learning how […]
How to thrive in a down economy
Speaker: Lee Slade, PE, Principal at Walter P. Moore Marketing is not magic – it is a series of doing the right things, with some intentionality, to reach the goals […]
How to thrive in a down economy
Speaker: Lee Slade, PE, Principal at Walter P. Moore Marketing is not magic – it is a series of doing the right things, with some intentionality, to reach the goals […]
What does your client want?
Ed Friedrichs, Keynote Speaker – Friedrichs Group Thursday, March 25, 2010 Mr. Friedrichs shared a humorous and insightful approach on marketing and building business in this economy. He was articulate, […]
What does your client want?
Ed Friedrichs, Keynote Speaker – Friedrichs Group Thursday, March 25, 2010 Mr. Friedrichs shared a humorous and insightful approach on marketing and building business in this economy. He was articulate, […]
SMPS online resources you might not know about
Mary Cruz, Director of Chapter Services from SMPS National facilitated the SMPS Volunteer Leadership Roundtable. I thought it was going to be a group of board members from various chapters […]
SMPS online resources you might not know about
Mary Cruz, Director of Chapter Services from SMPS National facilitated the SMPS Volunteer Leadership Roundtable. I thought it was going to be a group of board members from various chapters […]
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 — 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







