⁄Contents⁄ January 2024 FEATURES 26 Shattered Glass Oregon has one of the best glass-recycling rates in the country — and it’s nowhere near what it could be. Is there a fix for the fractured system? 32 Looking Forward, Looking Back Elected officials and business leaders from around the state share their reflections on 2023 — and their hopes for 2024. 39 Power Book Cover Story The movers, shakers and key players in professional services, finance, health care and education REGULARS 06 Editor’s Letter 08 Newsfeed 16 Tactics John Merriman, the new general manager at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, talks about what’s coming for the ski resort — and for Bend. 20 Profile With the opening of Kaya, Ndamukong and Katya Suh expand their investment in Northeast Portland. 62 Downtime Live, work and play with Michael Yates, Of Counsel, Gevurtz Menashe Follow @OregonBusiness for breaking news, blogs and commentary. 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. 26 BRAND STORY 12 Comcast Business New technology plays a pivotal role in enabling independent living for residents of Albertina Kerr’s Wynne Watts Commons. Comcast Business provides both Business Class Internet service and VoiceEdgehosted voice platform. 100 BEST NEWS Never Miss a 100 Best Survey! Find out how satisfied your employees are with their jobs through our anonymous and confidential surveys. Visit OregonBusiness.com/ 100BestNotify and sign up to receive information about how to register for future 100 Best surveys. JASON E. KAPLAN CHECK OUT THESE EXCLUSIVES (AND MORE) ON OREGONBUSINESS.COM n SW Architects Adds Mass Timber Expert as Principal — Ben Kaiser brings experience with modular housing and was responsible for developing the tallest wood building in the U.S. n Twist Bioscience Says It Can Deliver Manufactured DNA in 5 to 7 Days — The CEO of the controversial firm says the new service is possible due to its existing technology, plus increased capacity at the Wilsonville facility n OSU Study: Wildfires, Drought Have Reduced the Value of West Coast Timberland by $11.2 Billion — Perceived risk, rather than direct damage, was the main driver of the devaluation over the last 20 years, which has cost Oregon timberland $4.5 billion in lost value. n Tech Acquisition Company Cancels Merger with NXTClean Fuels, Formerly NEXT Renewable Fuels — The company says the aborted merger will not impact its proposed Oregon refineries, but NXT’s critics say this is one more reason to be skeptical. Carbon 12, the tallest all-wood building in the country 4
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