Oregon could loan $110M to feds for transportation funding
If Congress fails to find money for the Highway Trust Fund, state transportation officials estimate they’ll be forced to float the federal government $50 million to $110 million.
Oregon outdoor companies to showcase goods at international trade show
Eighteen Oregon firms will travel to Germany for the four-day OutDoor Friedrichshafen show.
10 Barrel Brewing to bring jobs to Portland
The Bend-based brewery’s new Pearl District brewpub will create between 75 and 80 new jobs.
Interview: Dr. Mark Goulston
BY TOM COX | OB BLOGGER
Tom Cox interviews Dr. Mark Goulston, author of Just Listen, Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone.
The difference between PR and advertising
Forbes: Advertising is paid media, public relations is earned media.
Former New Orleans mayor sentenced 10 years in prison
NYT: C. Ray Nagin was sentenced on federal corruption charges.
Urban Airship CEO steps down
Amid a sexual assault investigation, Scott Kveton is taking an immediate and extended leave of absence from the company.
ZoomCare takes on investment deal with Endeavour Capital
The Hillsboro-based neighborhood health clinic company received a substantial equity investment from Portland-based investor.
New Seasons supports GMO campaign
New Seasons Market is the latest local business to endorse the Oregon Right to Know Campaign.
UP closes $182M capital campaign
The funds from the University of Portland’s RISE Campaign will pay for scholarships, faculty and construction projects.