Investing in Women
BY JON SHADEL
Bank of America partners with nonprofits to create opportunities for women and drive economic growth.
The Online Crime Fighters
BY JON SHADEL
How one Portland startup tracks devices around the world, making the Internet a safer place for businesses and consumers.
DreamWorks Animation may have a Japanese suitor
NYT: It was reported that SoftBank Corporation offered $3.4 billion to acquire the animation studio.
Yahoo, AOL propose merger
Reuters: A pairing could help the companies compete in their core advertising business, but strong growth would remain elusive.
Public employers see 2015 PERS contributions
On average, public pension rates for 900 employers will remain flat.
Oregon hazelnut farmers face high demand, record price
A worldwide shortage of hazelnuts this year is sending big buyers to Oregon hazelnut orchards to fill the void.
Gone Girl
BY LINDA BAKER | OB EDITOR
Wehby disappears, Kitzhaber fails to disclose and Seattle gets bike share before Portland.
Laika’s ‘Boxtrolls’ places third at box office
The Hillsboro-based animation studio earned just over $17 million at the U.S. box office for its new movie, “The Boxtrolls,” on its opening weekend.
Portland Albertina Kerr undergoes $11M renovation
The 107-year-old nonprofit has nearly completed construction on a new intensive treatment group home and an expansion of its emergency psychiatric care facility.
Portland software office hires Webtrends vet
Evisions, which has an office in Rose City, hired Vince Kenkel, former vice president of engineering for Webtrends.