Oregon Business blogs
The good news about the Portland metro area’s dismal retail scene is that vacancies will rise only slightly this year. The bad news isn’t too hard to figure out: high unemployment will continue to keep the lid on any robust recovery. “The outlook for 2010 is subdued,” says real estate expert Tony Cassie. “We’re starting to come out of it, but we’re not going to really come out of it until job numbers improve.”
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There was a time when constantly checking Twitter updates at work would put you on the fast track for disciplinary action. But for many businesses these days, it might actually be advantageous to devote some work time to exploring the potential of social media and how it can help you understand your business, while also keeping an eye on the competition. Scoping out your rivals’ Facebook friends could help more than you think.
Oregonians are driving less, spending less on food, saving less for retirement and working less compared to their neighbors in Idaho and Washington. As pollster Adam Davis says about his recent findings: “When the economy is bad it tends to be worse in Oregon.”
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Who among us — at least those of us who are “of an age” — has not sat before our computer and watched in bewilderment as it performed, unbidden, some bizarre function we couldn’t understand, couldn’t use and couldn’t correct?
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Who are the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon? The 2010 list was revealed last night at a grand party of 700 at the Oregon Convention Center. The envelope, please:
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Monday, 15 March 2010
An analysis shows the "Go Oregon" package didn't create or retain as many jobs as claimed.
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Egge Sand & Gravel is working to leave its polluting past in the dust.
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Nanometrics serves semiconductor clients like Intel, Samsung, Micron and Toshiba.
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Oregon grape production continues to expand as the state's wine sales drop.
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The campaign for governor officially begins with candidates running for the May primary.
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Please join Lane Powell for their 27th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar as they team with Oregon Business’s 2010 “100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon.” The seminar will be held on Wednesday, March 31, at the Governor Hotel. Registration at 7:30 a.m.; Program is held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Reigning Portland Iron Chef Adam Sappington (The Country Cat) will take the stage to defend his title against contender Chef Andrew Garrett (Cafe Nell) and the culinary artistry begins. You’ll wait in anticipation as the panel of esteemed judges evaluates the dishes and finally reveals the name of who will reign supreme as the new Portland Iron Chef! Support for this event plays a critical role in allowing Children’s Relief Nursery to continue its work with vulnerable children in our community. Join the fun Saturday, May 22, at the Hilton Grand Ballroom.
Join the Center for Women, Politics & Policy for a conversation with Dr. Regina Lawrence & Dr. Melody Rose as they share their thoughtful analysis and insights into Hillary Clinton’s historic run for the White House.
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Oregon Business magazine’s 17th annual 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon list is complete and the winners have been announced.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Clear One Health Plans, Inc. (OTCBB: CCHN) and PacificSource Health Plans announced today they have signed a definitive merger agreement under which PacificSource will acquire Clear One. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Clear One’s shareholders will receive $26.00 per share in cash, upon a successful close of the transaction.
