This collection of award-winning academic case studies showcases
innovative approaches to sustainable business and social
entrepreneurship. Each case utilizes interviews with company founders
and executives, internal documents, and other original research to
reveal details not available elsewhere, giving students a
behind-the-scenes look at marketing, finance, and strategy. With
examples from business, government, and nonprofit organizations, the
cases are suitable for graduate and undergraduate courses in a range of
topics. All cases were researched and written by Portland State
University faculty, students, and staff.
Organizations featured in the case collection include: Burgerville,
Clean Water Services, Columbia Forest Products, Country Natural Beef,
Friends of the Children, Hopworks Urban Brewery, Mercy Corps, Portland
Roasting Company, SeQuential, Tropical Salvage.