Recruitment watch
Since 2008 the corporate recruiting industry has lost about 45% of its workforce. But as the economy picks up, the industry outlook is improving — and so is competition for top candidates.
Year: 2013
From the Editor: Government shutdown affects journalists
Journalists are no strangers to obstacles when it comes to the information-gathering process: recalcitrant sources, malfunctioning digital recorders, the occasional threat of violence, hurricanes and so on. But as we were putting together this issue, Oregon Business encountered a new obstacle: the government shutdown.
Environment vs. economy
Balancing natural resource preservation and economic growth is a defining feature of life in the Pacific Northwest. Yet most of our readers think the scales are tipped against economic growth.
Mark McMullen: The Seer
This fall, as Oregon’s economic engine continued to gather steam, Oregon Business spoke with state economist Mark McMullen about the short- and long-term outlook.
Marmoset Music targets the film industry
Portland-based music agency Marmoset recently released a website that caters directly to filmmakers and other motion picture and advertising creatives.
Outside the box
Developer Tom Cody leaves a creative mark on Portland.
FDA proposes stricter pet food rules
NBC News: The Food and Drug Administration proposed new standards for pet and other animal food.
Cover Oregon paper applications rise
Cover Oregon is getting almost twice as many paper applications as electronic applications.
Samsung profit jumps 26 percent
BBC: Samsung Electronics has reported a 26% increase in profit in the third quarter driven by strong smartphone sales and a recovery in its memory chip business.
ForkFly startup relaunching as CloudEngage
Portland startup Forkfly is starting over as CloudEngage, with $2.5 million in backing. Forkfly connected newspapers and other traditional media with online advertising.