Genesis Financial Solutions Becomes Concora Credit
The rebrand follows a year of furniture retail partnerships for the company, which provides financial services to customers with subprime credit.
Restaurants and Retail
From Oregon with Pride
Queer life has long been linked with big, coastal cities like Portland. But entrepreneurs and organizers have worked to carve out LGBTQ+ spaces in smaller cities and towns across the state.
Oregon OSHA Fines Forest Grove Dollar Tree $37,500
The state has cited Dollar Tree stores 11 times since November 2021.
Hospitality Sector Shows Encouraging Growth as Employers Struggle to Find Workers
Post-pandemic tourism has returned in force in many parts of the state, with tourism in Portland lagging behind, according to data from ORLA and Travel Oregon.
Grand Central’s New Hillsboro Location to Open in July
The new café will be located at Hillsboro’s Main Street Commons.
Hood River Welcomes Country’s First NA Distillery and Tasting Room
Nonalcoholic category continues its exponential growth in Oregon
Eugene-Based Hummingbird Wholesale Announces Transition to Employee-Owned Purpose Trust
Owners ensure their vision for supporting organic farming in Oregon continues for generations.
Starbucks Workers Strike at SW 5th and Oak Ahead of Store Closure
The company says the store is closing due to safety concerns, but workers say it’s a response to a union drive.
Sparking Community
An empty storefront in downtown Burns has been remade into a creative space and small-business incubator.
Freeland Spirits’ Master Distiller On the “Two Sides” of Crafting Spirits
Molly Troupe is one of the youngest master distillers in the country — but says her age has mostly been to her advantage.
