Considering Lease Crutcher Lewis was founded in 1886 and grown in an industry not known for embracing change, you might think the company is set in its ways. But you’d be wrong. Whether it’s carving new paths for a more diverse workforce or advancing a culture of employee owners, Lease Crutcher Lewis isn’t content to rest on a reputation for excellence. The company’s 300 employee owners are pushing boundaries and setting new standards for the industry. The team from Schwabe caught up with…

Several Washington state residents attended Sen. John McCain’s funeral last week. They spoke to PSBJ Columnist Patti Payne about the experience and the man who inspired so many.

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As the ongoing economic recovery has led to business growth and infrastructure investments, the construction sector has boomed, making it a high-growth industry in the Portland Metro Area. However, the career opportunities generated by this growth are not equitably accessible to everyone in the community. Construction has historically been a male-dominated and racially homogenous industry, and this continues to be the case. At the same time, construction businesses report a severe shortage in skilled…

The construction sector in the Portland Metro region continues to boom – and in a variety of ways. Metro and the city of Portland jointly commissioned a study in 2017 to research the construction field, a high-growth industry due to business and infrastructure developments tied to the economic recovery. According to the study, the number of construction-related jobs in the Portland Metro region is predicted to climb through 2026, with nearly 9,000 new jobs becoming available. Many more skilled…