Attack of the Robin Sages
BY TOM COX | OB BLOGGER
Named after the 2010 experiment by Thomas Ryan, “Robin Sages” are fake social media profiles designed to encourage linking and divulging valuable information.
U.S. food prices rising, feds keep watch
WSJ: The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts that overall food prices will increase 2.5% to 3.5% this year, compared to 1.4% in 2013.
TSA cracks down on uncharged electronic devices
Forbes: The Transportation Security Administration will now ask overseas passengers to power on their electronic devices, and powerless devices will not be permitted on planes.
Intel, chipmakers, pressured to make deals
As cash reserves swell, chipmakers are rushing to find partners for industry deals.
Oregon food processor, cold storage company expand
The 90-year-old companies, NORPAC Foods Inc. and Henningsen Cold Storage Co., built a new 260,000-square-foot warehouse in Salem.
Distilleries add to Oregon market
According to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, distilleries generated $53 million in sales — approximately 12% of total liquor sales in the state in 2011.
Lloyd District hotel to close for $10M renovation
The Red Lion Hotel near the Oregon Convention Center will close September 2nd and reopen next year as Hotel Eastlund.
Vancouver to open first pot store
A recreational marijuana store, Main Street Marijuana, will open its doors on Wednesday.
Trends in business succession
BY TED AUSTIN & MIKE BAELE | GUEST CONTRIBUTORS
The Office of Economic Analysis announced that Oregon is currently enjoying the strongest job growth since 2006. While this resurgence has been welcome, the lingering effects of the 2008 “Great Recession” continues to affect Oregon businesses, especially with regard to estate planning and business succession.
Winner of Bitcoin auction wants to expand currency use
NYT: Tim Draper, who won the government auction of nearly 30,000 Bitcoins, intends to make the coins available for use in emerging markets.