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| Thursday, April 26, 2012 |
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner toured the Portland area, touting the Obama administration's policies.
Speaking in a dry monotone and sticking close to his pre-released speech, Geithner made his case before about 500 people in downtown Portland Wednesday afternoon that President Obama's strategy of curbing spending and cutting taxes had led to slow but steady growth. He cited strong corporate finances, improved exports and lower household debt as evidence. He also took aim at conservative critics, saying that more efficient government, lower deficits and a simpler tax system are "simple and understandable desires" that don't amount to a plan for a stronger economy and income growth. Read more at OregonLive.com. |

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From Oregon Translational Research and Development Institute: OTRADI today announced its plans to open and operate a 13,000 square-foot multi-tenant bioscience complex in the Willamette Wharf building at 4640 SW Macadam Avenue. Slated to be complete in spring 2013, the OTRADI Bioscience Incubator (OBI) will house up to six companies.
MEDIAmerica, publisher of Oregon Business and Oregon Home magazines, announces a new retail website: HalfOffOregon.com. The website offers lodging, dining, recreation and many other items at half off their regular cost.
As you probably know by now, The Vernon Company is a national leader in the promotional products industry with annual sales of over $60 million. We are a family owned business, led by the fourth generation of the Vernon family.
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