Oregon Business
Portland, OR · English · Digital
A business-focused media outlet covering news and developments in Oregon's business sector, including corporate updates, economic policies, and industry trends.
- Top beat: Business
- Tracked since 2026
- 3 Portland, OR peers
Latest stories
- Portland State University Enters Exclusive Negotiations with Colas Development GroupPortland State University has entered exclusive negotiations with Colas Development Group to build a 150-key hotel and conference center as part of a larger Performing Arts + Culture Center project in downtown Portland, involving over $70 million in private investment.
- Accounting Firm Kernutt Stokes Names Kaitlyn Coburn and John Brewer as PartnersKernutt Stokes promoted Kaitlyn Coburn and John Brewer to partner. Coburn focuses on audit, assurance, and business consulting, leading the construction niche team. Brewer specializes in tax consulting and compliance.
- Chamber Music Northwest Presents 2026 Summer Festival “CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices”Chamber Music Northwest's 2026 Summer Festival, themed 'CONFLUENCE: Our Shared Voices,' will feature over 70 musicians performing classical, new, and rarely played works across Portland from June 25 to July 19, including community events, educational programs, and premieres by emerging composers.
- Kiva Oregon Raises Funds to Keep Zero-Interest Rural Business Loans FlowingKiva Oregon, a rural-focused lending hub, has raised over $600,000 in zero-interest, zero-fee loans and is launching a $15,000 fundraising campaign to sustain its operations as demand increases.
- Providence to End Most Insurance Plans, Affecting Hundreds of Thousands of OregoniansProvidence plans to end most of its insurance plans by 2027, impacting hundreds of thousands of Oregonians as it scales back its insurance business due to rising medical costs.
- The Sports Bra Launches Crowdfunding Investment CampaignThe Sports Bra, a women's sports-themed bar, launched a crowdfunding campaign on Republic to raise $1.2 million, inviting fans and investors to own a stake in the brand. The campaign aims to expand the business through new locations and franchise opportunities.
- Inclusionary Zoning Reform Passes in Oregon Legislative Short SessionOregon's legislature passed SB 1521 during the 2026 Short Session to address issues with inclusionary zoning by requiring jurisdictions in the Portland metropolitan area to fully fund their programs, preventing unintended consequences like reduced affordable housing construction.
- Tonkon Torp Launches Real Estate Disputes Practice GroupTonkon Torp LLP has launched a Real Estate Disputes Practice Group to enhance its litigation services for real estate conflicts in the Pacific Northwest.
- George Fox University to Offer Oregon’s First 90-Credit Bachelor’s DegreeGeorge Fox University in Oregon will offer the state's first 90-credit online bachelor’s degrees starting in fall 2026, reducing tuition costs by 25% and allowing students to graduate three semesters early.
- Amazon’s Oregon FootprintAmazon invested over $60 billion in Oregon since 2010, creating 14,000 direct jobs and supporting 30,000 indirect jobs, while contributing $35 billion to the state's GDP and expanding rural delivery networks.
- The 2026 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon Survey is OpenThe 2026 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon survey is open for registration through early July. Nonprofits can access the anonymous survey to gather employee and volunteer feedback on workplace practices, including compensation, culture, and sustainability. Results will be used to rank organizations when the list is published in October.
- Technology Association of Oregon Partners with Moda Health and ALLtech Benefits to Launch a New Health Plan Offering for Oregon Tech CompaniesThe Technology Association of Oregon partners with Moda Health and ALLtech Benefits to launch a new health plan for Oregon tech companies, offering customized medical and health benefits to help retain talent.