Eco-friendly workplaces and the bottom line
BY LINDA BAKER | OB EDITOR
A new green practices survey examines the impact of a sustainable workplace on a company’s bottom line.
Amazon plans move into grocery business
Reuters: Amazon.com is planning a major roll-out of an online grocery business called AmazonFresh that has been in the works for years.
Oregon economy rebounded in April
Both of Oregon’s economic measures tracked by the University of Oregon rebounded in April.
Precision Castparts workers prepare for union vote
2,300 eligible Precision Castparts workers will vote tomorrow and Friday on whether to unionize.
Home prices jump most in 7 years
Oregon home prices jumped 15.5% from last year, placing it among the top five states nationally.
States mitigate Columbia River bridge impact
Washington and Oregon signed agreements with two manufacturers that would be impacted by the proposed Columbia River Crossing.
Oregon Legislature extends workplace protections to interns
The Oregon Legislature agreed to extend workplace protections against harassment and discrimination to unpaid interns.
One Direction opening Portland pop-up
Boy band One Direction is opening a pop-up store at Pioneer Place in downtown Portland.
Umpqua Bank parent buys Washington firm
Umpqua Holdings agreed to pay $158 million for the parent of Financial Pacific Leasing, a Washington company that leases equipment to small businesses.
Foreclosed Oregonians getting $23.6M
15,937 Oregonians who lost their homes to foreclosure will get checks for $1,480 each as part of the National Mortgage Settlement.