Marylhurst Workshop for Career & Life Planning
The August 20, 2016 workshop at Marylhurst University helps with career transitions
‘Offering paid family leave saves us money’
Providing paid time off to new parents saves businesses money by reducing hiring costs and boosting employee retention, said panelists at an Oregon Business breakfast meeting today on how employers are redefining their approach to parental leave.
Maloney Elected to Oregon Zoo Foundation’s Executive Committee and as Chairman of Advocacy Committee
The Oregon Zoo Foundation has elected Lane Powell Shareholder Bob Maloney as Chairman of the Advocacy Committee and to serve on the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors.
Morning Roundup: Bullseye hit with another fine; Amazon setting up shop in Portland?
Bullseye Glass is fined again, and Amazon may expand operations in Portland.
Reader Forum: Credit Unions: To Tax or Not to Tax?
Oregon Business reader responds to Credit Unions: To Tax or Not to Tax?
Morning Roundup: Oregonians buy more guns; Intel aims to rebuild trust
Oregonians respond to shootings with more gun purchases, and Intel wants to rebuild trust.
NuScale CEO mum on U.S. Chamber board-policy disconnect
One week after the U.S. Chamber of Commerce anointed NuScale Power CEO John Hopkins chair of the board, a story was published in the New York Times stating that the chambers’ 108 board members were not in sync with the organization’s policy positions.
Morning Roundup: Nike drops suit; Brexit’s worldwide impact
Nike drops its suit, and another initiative has qualified for the November ballot.
5 takes on failure, straight from the OEN Summit
On Wednesday I attended the annual Oregon Entrepreneurial Summit, where nine business owners shared “True Grit” stories about failure and success during the entrepreneurial journey. Once the guacamole was gone and everyone had a tamale or two on their plate, the crowd of more than 175 was ready for a night of entertaining anecdotes from aspiring and … Read more
Morning Roundup: Oil terminal roller coaster; Coalition gives Superfund thumbs down
Container co. enters small home market; everyone hates Portland’s Superfund cleanup plan.