Facebook, Morgan Stanley face class-action suit
Facebook, Morgan Stanley and other Wall Street banks are facing a class-action lawsuit alleging they misled shareholders about the IPO’s revenue projections.
Making the best use of an intern
When done correctly, internships present an awesome way to get traction on important goals with little effort, while sounding out a potential future hire. Sadly, most internships are not used correctly by the employer. Here are four steps to doing it right.
Oregon economic forecast improves slightly
Oregon’s latest quarterly revenue forecast shows the state budget has about the same amount of money as was expected.
Jobless rate stalls
Portland-area job gains pushed the unemployment rate below 8% for the first time since November 2008, but the slight drop is within the margin of error.
Oregon Tilth merging with CCOF
Oregon Tilth and California Certified Organic Farmers plan to merge under the name CCOF Tilth.
Ferry-Morse closes White City distribution center
A Southern Oregon garden seed distribution center will close by the end of the year, part of a sale resulting in 199 layoffs nationwide.
Comcast raising cable TV rates
For the first time in several years, Comcast plans a broad rate increase for Portland-area basic cable TV subscribers.
New Portland law firm forms
Four prominent attorneys at Portland-based Ball Janik left to form a new firm.
Advocates work toward home birth reform
Health safety advocates are working with the Oregon Health Licensing Agency toward reform for home births.
Precision Castparts acquires two more companies
Portland-based Precision Castparts announced it will acquire two more companies, the latest in a recent string of acquisitions.