⁄Contents⁄ September 2024 FEATURES 24 Skating at the Edge What happened to the pick-anddagger purveyors of Oregon’s mid2010s green rush? 34 Where’s the Paper? As print media contracts, the business of home delivery has taken a sideways tilt. 44 Come Back Singing Cover Story The town of Shaniko went bust in the early 20th century and has never come back. But locals are working to make it an arts destination — and have built a community along the way. 58 New PDX Terminal Celebrated With ‘Housewarming’ The $1.6B project is finally open to the public. REGULARS 06 Editor’s Letter 10 Newsfeed 14 Tactics Outgoing Travel Portland CEO Jeff Miller talks about how Portland tourism has changed, what he recommends to tourists and what he really thinks of Seattle. 20 Spotlight: Hemp Hopes Oregon State University is partnering with 13 Oregon tribes to research how hemp could jump-start rural western economies. 54 Powerlist: Law Firms 62 Policy Brief Johnell Bell, founder and CEO of Espousal Strategies, writes about why infrastructure projects need to focus on equity. Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter featuring the best of OregonBusiness.com, plus articles from our print publication. To sign up, go to OregonBusiness.com. BRAND STORIES 18 Port of Cascade Locks Outdoor recreation, downtown revitalization and a new era for Cascade Locks 30 Columbia Cliff Villas Book your one-of-a-kind corporate retreat in the heart of the Gorge. 40 Get There Oregon Join employers across Oregon and help your workforce to thrive during this year’s Get There Car Free Challenge. At the Crossroads The Wasco County town of Shaniko was once a wool-shipping destination. Now it’s banking on the power of the arts. GREEN RUSH BUST What’s happening in Oregon’s ancillary pot scene? ROOM TO GROW Western tribes explore the possibilities of hemp September 2024 | OregonBusiness.com The Finance and Economic Development Issue COVER PHOTO: Jason E. Kaplan JASON E. KAPLAN CHECK OUT THESE EXCLUSIVES (AND MORE) ON OREGONBUSINESS.COM n For Sale: Mt. Bachelor Resort — Powdr Corp. lists popular ski area for sale. n Lawmakers Propose Plan to Stop Illicit Packages— FIGHTING for America Act would cut down on the spread of fentanyl, counterfeit items by targeting “de minimis” customs loophole. n High-Flying Greeting-Card Shop Readies for Crowds at PDX — Q&A: Victoria Venturi of Paper Epiphanies talks greeting cards and a whole new business model. n Town of Joseph Bans Dollar General, Other ‘Formula’ Stores — City council passes ordinance targeting chain stores and restaurants. 100 BEST NEWS The 2025 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon Survey Is Open! Find out how satisfied your employees are with their jobs through our anonymous and confidential survey. Register at www. OregonBusiness.com/ 2025register. For information on how the survey works, visit OregonBusiness.com/Statements. 2025 Follow @OregonBusiness for breaking news, blogs and commentary. 24 COURTESY OF MT. BACHELOR 4
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