Morning Roundup: Marijuana shops ask for rule extension; Wildfires down in 2016
In today’s news, the Oregon Cannabis Association seeks a rule extension, a Beaverton startup raises $1.5 million and Oregon’s forest fires are down this season.
Morning Roundup: Uroboros Glass to close; Scientists oppose OSU research building
In today’s news, Portland glass plant to close, seismic experts oppose OSU’s new research building and a Hillsboro company is banned from government contracts.
Lauren DeMasi has joined Lane Powell as a Shareholder in the Firm’s Business Department
Lauren DeMasi is a business lawyer and partnership tax advisor. She focuses her practice on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and on advising investment funds including hedge funds, private equity funds, hybrid funds and funds of funds, as well as private fund managers and institutional investors regarding regulatory compliance, structure and tax considerations. DeMasi has … Read more
Morning Roundup: PDX low-income housing spend exceeds market rate; Oregon gets $68.2 million from VW
In today’s news, Portland spends top dollar on affordable housing projects, Oregon gets big cut from VW settlement and SeaPort closure reverberates in Pendleton.
OSU partners with Zipcar to offer car sharing on campus
Oregon State University has launched a new partnership with Zipcar, an international car sharing network, to offer a Zipcar car sharing program on campus. This transportation option is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for students, faculty, and staff ages 18 and older, as well as members of the local community … Read more
Hot Topics: Higher education, disrupted
The boundaries between business and academia are becoming increasingly permeable.
Bryan E. Powell Elected as Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys
Lane Powell Shareholder Bryan E. Powell has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA). He is Co-Chair of the Firm’s Real Estate and Land Use Practice Groups, and routinely advises clients on all aspects of financing and loan transactions, including lenders, borrowers, investors, owners, developers, and managers involved in … Read more
Morning Roundup: Portland named Smart City; Hillsboro utility uses fat for energy
In today’s news, Portland joins the Smart City initiative, a Hillsboro water utility turns fat into power and shellfish harvesting is on hold.
Finance pulse: Are the Dog Days Over?
We believe the Fed will increase rates once before the end of the year.
On the scene: What the U.S. can learn from other countries about health care
A Portland City Club panel discusses pros and cons of international health care models.