Corvallis HP site shouldn’t feel immediate effects of restructuring
In light of Hewlett-Packard’s restructuring, the company’s Corvallis site shouldn’t feel any immediate effects.
UK targets Oregon for cleantech
The United Kingdom is targeting Oregon and the West Coast for cleantech partnerships through a program called “UK Low-Carbon Know-How.”
Salem company adds 150 jobs
Salem-based HBW Leads plans to triple its capacity and hire 150 telemarketers.
Portland’s Morrison Bridge to reopen this week
Portland’s Morrison Bridge is set to open to auto and bus traffic is set to open after one day of nice weather allows workers to paint lane striping.
Washington liquor privatization results in layoffs
As Washington transitions to a privatized liquor system, hundreds of state workers face layoffs.
Jobless claims hit four year low
Unemployment benefit claims dropped to a four year low nationwide last week.
Keeping the commerical print industry aloft
Margo Yohner, president of Bridgetown Printing, is a press executive by day, dancer by night.
Build trust by setting expectations
If you’re normal, the biggest opportunity your team faces is trusting each other even more. Until they can say anything to each other, and everybody can listen open-mindedly and never ever take offense – until you build your team up to that level, they will perform below their potential.
U.S. calls for tariffs on Chinese solar panels
The U.S. Department of Commerce called for tariffs on cheap, subsidized solar panels from China.
Oregon’s economic recovery slows
Oregon employers hired less workers than usual in February, slowing the state’s rocky economic recovery.