Families carefully spending more for back to school
Consumers are expected to spend more this year for back to school supplies, but they are still keeping an eye out for deals.
State workers receive 4.75 percent pay raise
Union-represented state workers are receiving a step pay increase of 4.75%, despite Oregon’s $377.5 million budget shortfall.
Why Intel Is buying Infineon
Intel is buying the wireless products division of Infineon in a $1.4 billion deal due to go through in early 2011.
Deaf community promotes new tech
The deaf community in the Rogue Valley hopes to persuade local businesses to embrace new video remote interpreting technology.
Jordan Schrader Ramis PC – Off the Record, August 2010
The current newsletter is available from Jordan Schrader Ramis PC, featuring “Trending Towards Commercial Condos”
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Electric car battery maker ReVolt comes to Portland
Norwegian electric car battery maker ReVolt is moving its headquarters to Portland after receiving $6.8 million in loans and tax credits.
PECI to lease top 3 floors of First & Main
Nonprofit energy firm Portland Energy Conservation Inc. is set to finalize a lease for the top three floors of the prominent new office building First & Main in downtown Portland.
Suze Orman wants reverse mortgage firm to stop using her likeness
Popular financial advice author Suze Orman wants EquiPoint to stop using her implied endorsement in mailings to Oregon seniors.
Oregon farmers are aging faster than the national average
The average age of Oregon’s farmers and ranchers is rising faster than the national average, which concerns the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
ShoreBank Pacific stronger after merger
Ilwaco-based community bank ShoreBank Pacific is set to be a stronger institution after being acquired by OneCalifornia Bank.