Year-end tax tips for charitable giving this holiday season

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Article by Jeff Brown | Featured on CNBC.com For most people, giving to charity is simply a matter of goodwill and generosity. But there are tax benefits, and they can be significant. Knowing how to get a tax deduction can allow you to give…
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4 Ways to Improve Your Strategic Thinking Skills

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Article by Nina Bowman | Featured on Harvard Business Review If you’ve ever received feedback that you “need to be more strategic,” you know how frustrating it can feel. To add insult to injury, the feedback rarely comes with any…

Donations To Randall Children's Hospital

For our annual toy drive Isler NW has donated $1,000 worth of toys to Randall Children's Hospital. This wish list consists of toys and supplies which can be enjoyed by hospitalized patients throughout the year. These items are used to stock…
US home price gains lift household wealth to $90.2 trillion
6 Reasons to Get Better at Leading Meetings

6 Reasons to Get Better at Leading Meetings

By Paul Axtell | Article Featured on HBR.org Most people see meetings as a burden, a waste of time, or a general annoyance. But meetings aren’t going away. The good news is that leaders have the opportunity to significantly improve how…
A Simple Concept: Lead with a Vision

A Simple Concept: Lead with a Vision

Article by George E.L. Barbee | Featured on S + B When it comes to making lasting change in the world through business innovation, the simplest concepts are often the best. I have come to that conclusion after 45 years of work: on the client…
The Evolving Independent Economy

The Evolving Independent Economy

Article By Laura Tyson & Jacques Bughin | Featured on Project Syndicate Working full-time for a single employer is no longer the norm in advanced economies. Instead, millions of “independent workers” – self-employed, freelance, or…
2016 Oregon Brewers Festival Generates $29.3 Million for Local Economy

2016 Oregon Brewers Festival Generates $29.3 Million for Local Economy

Article by Samurai Artist | Featured on New School Beer The study utilized IMPLAN (IMpact Analysis for PLANning) data and software package to estimate the economic impact of the Oregon Brewers Festival on Multnomah County. The 2016 OBF…
5 Insights Into Venture Capital Entrepreneurs Need to Know Now

5 Insights Into Venture Capital Entrepreneurs Need to Know Now

Article by Lydia Belanger | Featured on Entrepreneur.com Venture capital-backed investment activity peaked in 2015, but analysts don’t expect that 2016 will live up to last year’s record in terms of deals or dollars. In fact, the past…
US home price gains lift household wealth to $90.2 trillion

US home price gains lift household wealth to $90.2 trillion

Article By Christopher S. Rugaber | Featured on CNBC A healthy increase in home values and higher stock prices drove up U.S. household wealth in the July-September quarter, though the gains are largely concentrated among wealthier Americans. The…