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Year: 2013
Oregon’s colleges have some of the worst finances in the nation
Oregon’s public colleges are enduring some of the most dire financial straits in the nation, a new report says.
Bonneville has $3.5M for researchers
The Bonneville Power Administration wants to develop more efficient ways to develop and deliver energy, and has $3.5 million available for new projects.
Ashland entrepreneur’s MustHaveMenus serves thousands
Ashland entrepreneur Jim Williams’ online menu provider company MustHaveMenus serves 15,000 restaurants.
Oregon commutes getting worse
A growing number of Oregon residents are forced into extreme commutes due to lasting recession effects.
Wells Fargo expanding mortgage branch in Portland
Wells Fargo is hiring 90 underwriters in Portland because of an uptick in demand for home loans.
State unemployment rate steady at 8.4 percent
Oregon’s unemployment rate in January was 8.4%, as the private sector added 5,000 jobs but the public sector cut 800.
Small knives to be allowed on flights
CNN.com: Banned from aircraft after 9/11, pocket knives will once again be allowed in U.S. planes, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Volvo introduces cyclist alert system
BBC: The Chinese-owned company is released a cyclist detectiontechnology designed to prevent fatal accidents.
Keep a thin skin
Leaders shouldn’t be “thick skinned” — not if that means shrugging off negative feedback that might actually be correct. Leaders need to be emotionally resilient, unattached to outcomes, and assume positive intent.