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Portland Business Journal - Who are The Business Journal

Portland Business Journal – Who are The Business Journal

About Portland Business Journal

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And you’ll find that you can access more than 40 local business publications from our parent company, American City Business Journals, and other Business Journals products for more information for busy entrepreneurs.

Who is The Business Journal

Who is The Business Journal

The Business Journals is the leading business media platform strategically targeted at business decision-makers. Collectively, we reach a business audience of more than 10 million people through our 44 websites, 64 publications, and more than 700 industry-leading events. Our media products provide comprehensive business news coverage from a local, regional and national perspective. We have more staff, publications, and websites covering our country’s business than any other business media organization. The Business Journals are a division of the American City Business Journals.

About American City Business Journals

Business dailies in America’s major cities reach 4 million readers weekly with select, in-depth coverage of their business world. The loyalty of these readers is a testament to American City’s commitment to world-class reporting, unmatched service to advertisers and readers, and the active participation of the business community.

American City also publishes professional publications, including a legal magazine and Hemmings Motor News, the “bible” of the car collecting hobby.

American City is a unit of Advance Publications Inc., which also operates Condé Nast Magazine, Golf Digest companies, Newhouse Newspapers, and cable television holdings.

The President and CEO of American City are Whitney Shaw.

Staff Information

Publisher

Candace Beeke: Candace Beeke is president and editor of the Portland Business Journal.

News Room

Suzanne Stevens Editor: Suzanne is a contributing editor for the Portland Business Journal, running the newsroom and overseeing all news operations. Sign up here to receive free daily emails and news alerts from PBJ.

Andy Giegerich, Managing Editor: Andy is a contributing managing editor and helping Suzanne with the Portland Business Journal

Brandon Sawyer Data Editor: Brandon curates the weekly Business Journal charts and the annual Book of Charts. He also reviews local economic data to tell meaningful stories for the region.

Christopher Bjorke Digital Producer/Associate Editor: Christopher is a digital producer/associate editor in a business journal

Elizabeth Hayes Staff Reporter: Elizabeth reports on health care for the Portland Business Journal. Sign up for her free email to stay on top of the rapidly changing industry.

Malia Spencer Portland Inno: Malia Spencer covers technology, startups, and entrepreneurs for Portland Business Journal and Portland Inno. She also writes the twice-weekly newsletter The Beat.

Pete Danko Staff Reporter: Pete Danko covers energy, cannabis, and wine.

Demi Lawrence Staff Reporter: Shoes and clothing, and general homework news

Jonathan Bach Staff Reporter: Jonathan Bach reports on commercial real estate and economic development for the Portland Business Journal.

Advertising

Krista Tappan: Advertising Manager

Christin Balentine: Account Executive

Julianne Valadez: Account Executive

Mollie Wackler: Account Executive

Jessica Rippel: Account Executive

Debbie McKeen: Account Executive

Blake Zoda: Junior Account Executive

Circulation

Audrey Hartz: Audience Development Director

Events & Operations

The Portland Business Journal regularly hosts special events and operations to recognize industry leaders and facilitate professional networking.

Samantha Lewis: Events Director

Caitlyn Dierikx: Events Coordinator

Portland Business Journal Audience

Want to know who reads the Portland Business Journal? They are top business leaders who are wealthy and involved with our products.

Digital Products

Business magazines offer a variety of powerful online advertising and sponsorship opportunities that serve as powerful vehicles for advertisers. Align your brand with our premium content and reach an audience of successful leaders.

Printed Products

Our print editors provide local information and insights that drive weekly business opportunities and growth. In addition, advertisers can reach world-class audiences of successful business leaders through our print publications and feature sections.

Events

Business Journal events are unmissable opportunities to meet and network with influencers. Business Journal events connect your brand with world-class programs that help leaders build relationships in the local marketplace.

Conclusion

The Portland Business Journal is Portland’s premier publication providing comprehensive coverage of the local economic landscape. In addition to breaking news, PBJ offers in-depth industry analysis, business tools, market opportunities, and more than 35 annual networking and awards events.

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