by Steve Zika | Aug 2, 2016 | Word From CEO
Lately, when I’m in meetings with elected officials, non-profits, or economic development leaders, I can usually count on one question; is Hampton going to get into the cross-laminated timber business? Cross-laminated timber, or CLT panels are created from hundreds of...
by Steve Zika | Jun 24, 2016 | Word From CEO
“It’s time for large, out-of-state corporations to pay their fair share.” Sound familiar? This is the mantra of ‘A Better Oregon,’ the coalition pushing for the largest tax hike in Oregon history through Initiative Petition (IP) 28, also known as the “Gross Receipts...
by Steve Zika | May 18, 2016 | Word From CEO
I believe I have the best job in the world running Hampton Affiliates. My favorite days are when I leave the Portland traffic and my office behind and visit one of our sawmills. I recently visited our sawmill in Morton, Washington, and I thought you would be...
by Steve Zika | Apr 14, 2016 | Word From CEO
Civic engagement has always been important at Hampton. Through informed and active participation, we believe all Hampton employees can improve conditions for others and help shape the future of a community. Civic engagement, which includes participation in community...
by Steve Zika | Jan 26, 2016 | Word From CEO
A contractual obligation exists between the state of Oregon and 15 counties who turned over 654,000 acres of forestland to the state more than 70 years ago. In the contract, the state agreed to manage these trust lands for the “greatest permanent value” to...