Wilting or Renewed Growth for the City of Roses? By Jacob Ashley Two bike riders on the Broadway Bridge Like many communities in the post-Pandemic world, Portland has experienced challenges in all facets of life, from emergency rooms to classrooms, on the grocery shelves, and at the gas pump. But nowhere in this city are... Continue Reading →
Perspectives on Leadership By Jacob Ashley Sam Noffs, Portland State University Master of Business Administration alum When put on the spot, most people find it easy to talk about an experience with poor leadership. A time when they felt unsupported, looked over, or even subjected to harmful or toxic situations. These instances stay with us.... Continue Reading →
Tenacity and the Winding Road By Jacob Ashley Elheese Taylor, PSU Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management alumna So often, when we envision our future and imagine our lives through the dreamy lens of desire and ambition, we see it as a straight path forward. We remember aspiring to something so clearly in... Continue Reading →
Creating Sao Noi, a Venture to Remember By Jacob Ashley From left to right: Maly & Lisa Douangphoumy, owners and founders of Sao Noi. Portland State University (PSU) alums and sisters Lisa and Maly Douangphoumy have built a thriving business using traditional Lao and Thai family recipes passed down through generations. Their company, Sao Noi,... Continue Reading →
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