SEC likes Facebook, Twitter
The Wall Street Journal: The SEC has ruled that publicly held companies may use social media sites to communicate with investors in lieu of news releases and websites as long as they inform them ahead of time.
AP Stylebook nixes ‘illegal immigrant’
The AP Stylebook is the definitive style guide for journalists. Today AP editors nixed the term “illegal immigrant” and no longer allow the use of “illegal” as a description for a person.
NRA recommends arming school staff
Washington Post: A group sponsored by the National Rifle Association issued a report calling for an armed security guard at every school in the country.
Last partner drops out of Coos Bay coal port project
The last partner dropped out of a proposal to ship coal from Montana and Wyoming to Asia through the Port of Coos Bay.
Rural Oregon incomes slip
Rural Oregonians’ incomes have slipped more than the incomes of their peers nationwide.
Columbia State Bank completes purchase of West Coast Bank
Columbia State Bank officially completed its $573.4 million acquisition of West Coast Bank, making Oregon’s 7th largest bank.
RYU lost $9.8M in 2012
Portland-based sportswear brand Respect Your Universe lost $9.8 million in 2012 on $848,000 in sales.
ZeaChem plans cutbacks
Although ZeaChem recently began producing a plant-based biofuel at its Boardman facility, the company still plans layoffs.
Rogue releases beard yeast beer
Rogue Ales released a beer made from yeast found in its brewmaster’s beard.
Oregon credit unions taking large public deposits
Ten Oregon credit unions can take public deposits larger than $250,000 beginning this week.