PORTLAND, OR — Like the virgin timber that surrounds this beautiful Northwest community, the independent hvacr industry remained untouched for years by utility competition and the nationwide consolidation movement. But the landscape is changing and Wall Street is taking a closer look at Portland.
With steady business growth, an increasing market for new homes, and a low unemployment rate (not to mention the pleasant climate and scenic countryside), Portland is getting the attention of hvacr corporate executives who see this community as a good place to put down roots.