Multnomah County suspends travel to Mississippi
Officials banned publicly funded trips to Mississippi after the state’s Governor Phil Bryant signed a bill that allows businesses to refuse service to gay couples.
San Francisco mandates fully-paid parental leave
THE GUARDIAN: San Francisco is the first U.S. city to mandate paid paternal leave.
Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz win Wisconsin
NPR: Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz led took victories for the Wisconsin primaries Tuesday.
Intel revises financial reports model
The semiconductor company announced Tuesday that it will change its format for quarterly reports.
ShakeAlert seeks federal funds
The West Coast Earthquake Early Warning System needs $16.1 million to launch within two years.
Portland ranks no. 4 in hottest apartment market list
The City of Roses ranked number 4 in Zillow’s America’s Hottest Apartment Markets top 10 list.
Schnitzer Steel loses $41M as export demand weakens
Schnitzer Steel Industries announced Wednesday it lost $41 million during the quarter due to a drop in export demands.
Marijuana updates
Governor Kate Brown signs a bill that will open banking options for legal marijuana businesses; BridgeTown Weed Tour kicks off April 16; the Portland Development Commission wants medical marijuana to stay out of Vanport Square.
Business Summit to Help Leaders Reach the Next Level
Salem, OR – A rapidly changing market is making it necessary for businesses to continue to shift and adapt in order to stay relevant. That’s why the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has created a one-day conference designed to help business leaders reach the next level and be a catalyst for change. The LEAD Business … Read more
Three Keys to Creating a Healthy Team
Meet Bill. Bill was recently promoted to a technical manager for a team of 12 people. Bill has great software development skills and is well liked by his coworkers, both of which led to his promotion. But Bill lacks the managerial skills needed for his new role. He is not well equipped to deal with … Read more