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Five Things You May Not Know About Willamette Valley Pie Company

Posted by: Gayle Gilham, President on Monday, January 30, 2017

This Cascade member’s story starts with about 30 local farm families, who grow the fruit for their all-natural handmade pies, cobblers and frozen fruit packs.

Oregon Executives Provide Expected Business Trends for 2017

Posted by: Courtney LeCompte on Monday, January 23, 2017

Executives in Oregon and Southwest Washington recently provided their business projections for the New Year in the National Business Trends Survey. The 2017 National Business Trends Survey is conducted by Cascade Employers Association on behalf of employer associations throughout the nation.

Tags: Survey

Leadership & Self-Fulfilling Prophecies: Are You Selling Your People Short?

Posted by: Erin Bair on Monday, January 16, 2017

Perhaps you’ve never heard of the Pygmalion Effect, but you probably have seen it in action. Essentially, it is a self-fulfilling prophecy whereby higher expectations lead to increased performance.

Tags: Leadership

Five Things You May Not Know About Darex

Posted by: Gayle Gilham, President on Monday, January 2, 2017

From industrial bit sharpeners to DIY drill bit and knife sharpeners, this Ashland, Oregon member exists to surprise and delight the customers who buy and use their products.

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