Salem real estate observers optimistic
The commercial real estate market gained momentum in 2013.
Leatherman CEO announces retirement
Portland executive Jake Nichol will retire August 6.
Safeway Inc. considers possible sale
Reuters: The second-largest U.S. mainstream grocery store operator is considering selling.
Facebook to buy WhatsApp
BBC: The social networking giant purchased the messaging app for $19 billion.
Officials may re-evaluate Oregon minimum wage
Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian wants to re-assess minimum wage to ensure workers remain above the federal poverty line.
Portland-based online banker sells to Spain’s BBVA
Simple Finance Technology Corp. was purchased by the Spanish banker for $117 million.
Tip spurs additional charges against former Typhoon exec
An anonymous letter sparked an investigation of Richard Lee Anderson’s employment at Sysco.
Corvallis startup raises $7.3M from Samsung, Intel
Two of the world’s biggest chipmakers are investing in Inpria Corp., a semiconductor materials manufacturer.
Court says land use plan not good enough
The Oregon Court of Appeals remands Metro’s designation of Urban and Rural Reserves for additional work.
Making faces
As retailers consolidate and newspapers fold, the business of modeling shifts to ad agencies, apparel companies and new media.