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Aldrich has named Carol Biederman, Administrative Assistant, the recipient of the 2025 Stephen M. Tatone Servant Leadership Award. Carol’s unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to uplifting others embody the spirit of servant leadership at Aldrich. In the full story, Melissa Berndt, Chief People Officer, Partner, + General Counsel, and Jenny Hudson, Director of Administration and Facilities, share the significance of this honor and Carol’s impact. Click here to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03gp5SW0 #award #servantleadership #firmaward #recognition

Aldrich’s Melissa Berndt, Chief People Officer, Partner + General Counsel, was named a 2025 HR Leadership Award Winner by the Portland Business Journal. Click below to learn more about this honor and Melissa’s commitment to Aldrich’s talent experience: https://hubs.la/Q03gg6BD0 #award #PortlandBusiness #portland #HRLeadership

How are regional manufacturing businesses shaping their strategy for 2025 and beyond? Aldrich—in partnership with Schwabe—surveyed more than 40 private manufacturers across the Pacific Northwest and the results are in. ✅ Labor: 100% of survey respondents are concerned about labor shortages. ✅ Business transition: 48% of respondents plan to make a transition in executive leadership or ownership in the next five years ✅ Cyber: Data privacy and cybersecurity are considered a top technology concern by 90% of survey respondents Dive deeper into the results and download the report: https://hubs.la/Q03fSkxq0

At the Advancing Portland Growth Summit, Jonathan McGuire, CPA, Partner, Real Estate, led a table discussion with local leaders on solutions for housing and economic growth. Jonathan shared insights on how rethinking the Opportunity Zone program could incentivize homeownership, strengthening communities and providing long-term stability. Thank you to the Portland Business Journal for bringing together voices from across the community to tackle these important issues. Explore the accounting and business advisory services Jonathan and our real estate team provide by clicking the link: https://hubs.la/Q03fdwSb0 #realestate #opportunityzone #PortlandBusinessJournal #Portland

Thinking about transitioning ownership of your construction business—now or down the road? Know your options. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are gaining traction in the construction industry to preserve company culture and retain talent when selling a business—but is an ESOP the right move for you? Aldrich Capital’s Brian Andreosky and BaseRock Partners’ Matthew Drake and Scott Duncan break down what makes an ESOP successful, other transition options, and how to start planning today. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q03dH9Rt0 #ESOP #employeestockownershipplan #construction #sellingyourbusiness #businesssale #businesstransitions #mergersandacquisitions

The results are in! Join Aldrich and Schwabe on April 2 for a webinar on key findings from the 2024-2025 State of Manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest report. Register today for insights from regional manufacturing business leaders: https://hubs.la/Q03dqpKy0

What’s shaping Spokane’s private business landscape in 2025? We asked local business leaders, and the results are in. Our latest report—based on exclusive survey data—uncovers key trends in growth, hiring, and financial strategy. ✅ Operational excellence was identified as a top focus area by 67% of area leaders, even ahead of talent strategies (53%). ✅ Only 3% of respondents felt their access to data to drive decisions was excellent. ✅ Profitability (80%) and revenue growth (63%) are the top financial priorities for the coming 12 months. Get the full picture. Download the report now: https://lnkd.in/gFzggMNd #Spokane #InlandNorthwest #businessowners #privatecompany

What’s Keeping West Coast Business Owners Up at Night? We asked over 100 private business owners what’s top of mind for 2025. Here’s what they told us: 📌 85% say operational excellence is their #1 focus. 📌 Only 43% have a tax strategy in place to minimize costs. 📌 Over half of respondents received an unsolicited buyout offer last year. In a year of uncertainty, data-backed insights can help you make informed decisions. Get the full picture and download Aldrich’s 2025 West Coast Private Company Report today: https://hubs.la/Q03dcms80 #businessowners #businessdata #report #businessinsights #privatecompany #WestCoast

Service and stewardship are at the heart of what we do! Nicole Rice is a passionate advocate in our community, embodying our core values by volunteering to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs through Oregon Business Academy.

Interested to learn how manufacturers are staying competitive in 2025 and beyond? Join our webinar with Schwabe covering top takeaways from the 2025 State of Manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest report. Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/g8-Vb9S7