About 53% of CEOs said that they see a lack of skills as a major challenge facing their organization. Nearly 55% of workers feel pressure to acquire new skills. But here’s the catch, only 25% of them actually feel like they are getting the support that they need. It’s simply not working. We’re not preparing for the future if we don’t invest in the present.
Reuters: Google Inc. is developing a new UK headquarters which could be worth as much as 1 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) when finished, the latest overseas property deal for the cash-rich U.S. Internet group.
Washington Post: Facebook’s Messenger app now allows U.S. users place free voice calls over WiFi.
State Treasurer Ted Wheeler is proposing the Investment Modernization and Cost Reduction Act.
A Japanese company is considering producing azuki beans in the Treasure Valley of Eastern Oregon.
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission will consider if Gov. Kitzhaber can accept speaking fees.
Foreclosures in Lane County fell 36% in 2012 compared to 2011.
Intel has been calling Washington County residents with a survey about tax incentives.
Vernier Software & Technology will complete its two-story expansion at its Beaverton headquarters by this summer.
The Department of Energy named Bill Drummond as the new administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.