Web video startup hires former Urban Airship marketing chief
Startup Vadio appoints Brent Higgelke as vice president of marketing.
FBI shoots one, arrests eight in Malheur Refuge standoff
After one man was shot dead and eight more arrested, the FBI surrounds Malheur Refuge militants with checkpoints.
Troutdale Energy Center cancels power plant project
Troutdale Energy Center, an offshoot of Ares Management, revoked plans to develop a gas power plant between the Troutdale Airport and Columbia River.
Economist predicts sustained growth
Economist John Mitchell said the expansion’s annual rate in 2016 will be close to two percent when he spoke at the Portland Business Alliance Forum Breakfast.
Portland unemployment drops to 4.9 percent
The market gained 5,700 jobs in December. Unemployment dropped to 4.9 percent.
Castleberry Joins Lane Powell as Director of Marketing
Lane Powell is pleased to welcome Jennifer R. Castleberry as the Firm’s Director of Marketing, where she will lead the Marketing Department in providing high quality, innovative and strategically directed services, with a focus on efficiency and client service. Castleberry’s role will include developing marketing and branding strategies, overseeing the execution of innovative events and … Read more
China stocks sink
NPR: China’s slowed-economy saga continues as stocks dip to lowest since 2014, coinciding with oil price decline. Europe also faces economic hurdles due to the cost deflation of crude oil. Read the full story.
Oregon Business’ PowerList of Meeting Facilities
Facility representatives: Complete the following form in order to update your facility’s information for our Meeting Facilities PowerList which will be published in the Power Book (January) and March issue of Oregon Business. There is no charge to participate. The list is ranked by total square feet of meeting space. To see the list format, … Read more
Housing, consumer data shows strength
REUTERS: Data shows U.S. economic bounce-back. Americans consumer confidence increased in January and housing prices rose in November against a stock dive. Manufacturing and exports still face challenges. Read the story here.