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Breaking: Bank of America names new market president

The new leader replaces Roger Hinshaw, who led the region's third-largest bank for more than 25 years.

BREAKING NEWS Bank of America names new market president The new leader replaces Roger Hinshaw, who led the region's third-largest bank for more than 25 years. READ MORE RELATED NEWS The Timbers are having their best sponsorship season ever Outgoing BoA leader on keeping Oregon competitive Corporate Impact Award: Bank of America's arts support 45-year Portland business fixture set to retire Why downtown Portland is key to bank's $100M local investment View as Webpage   Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences   All rights reserved. ©  Portland Business Journal Email sent by Portland Business Journal 851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 USA Download the free app for breaking news alerts on your phone

Brewers adjust to shrinking thirst for craft beer

Rogue Ales' bankruptcy closed a chapter in Oregon craft brewing. Now, brewers are looking at new ways to keep the iconic industry vibrant.

View as Webpage Suzanne Stevens, Editor Along with outdoors recreation, world-class restaurants and prized wines, craft beer has helped make Oregon a destination for tourists and lovers of the good life. But since the pandemic, many brewers have seen sales dry up. What's next for this iconic industry? Read Story. STORY OF THE WEEK What's ahead for Oregon's iconic craft beer industry? Rogue Ales' bankruptcy closed a chapter in Oregon craft brewing. Now, brewers are looking at new ways to keep the iconic industry vibrant. Read Story How OR wineries are taking on a tasting room slump Rogue Ales' assets go to auction Food and drink businesses get creative in dry times Oregon Coast draws visitors as Portland tourism falters WEEKLY EDITION Dive deep into critical local business stories with our award-winning Weekly Edition. VIEW WEEKLY EDITION Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences   All rights reserved. ©  Portland Business Journal Email sent by Portland Business Journal 851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 USA Download the free app for breaking news alerts on your phone