At 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, GoGreen Portland will launch into an ambitious event agenda featuring four tracks of varied learning formats, 50+ experts on sustainability and equity, meaningful networking and collaboration opportunities, plus a special presentation on the intersections of sustainability and national security from New America Foundation Senior Fellow, Mark Mykleby. The event takes place at the Oregon Convention Center.
Bend’s median home price rose to $298,000 in September, up from $265,000 in August.
One PacificCoast Bancorp completed its $8.75 million purchase of Portland-based Albina Community Bank’s stock.
CNN: JetBlue Airways will now allow members of its TrueBlue loyalty program to register as a family.
BBC: Over the past few years, a slew of chief executives have made verbal gaffes that even the most brilliant PR teams have had serious trouble spinning.
Governor John A. Kitzhaber recently appointed Lane Powell Shareholder Walter W. McMonies to serve a four-year term as the Multifamily Stakeholder Member on the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission (“OSSPAC”), which is dedicated to promoting earthquake awareness and preparedness through education, research and legislation.
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The Wall Street Journal: The government shutdown has eroded public support for Republicans more than Democrats and most think the showdown is not in the best interest of the country., according to a recent Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.
SolarWorld replaced its top U.S. executives and is consolidating U.S. operations in its Hillsboro hub.
Gov. Kitzhaber and state legislators are thinking of new ways to diversify the state’s revenue streams, which could include a new sales tax.