One PacificCoast Bancorp completes purchase of Albina Community Bank
One PacificCoast Bancorp completed its $8.75 million purchase of Portland-based Albina Community Bank’s stock.
JetBlue lets travelers pool loyalty points
CNN: JetBlue Airways will now allow members of its TrueBlue loyalty program to register as a family.
Five famous CEO gaffes
BBC: Over the past few years, a slew of chief executives have made verbal gaffes that even the most brilliant PR teams have had serious trouble spinning.
Gov. Kitzhaber Appoints McMonies to Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Committee
Governor John A. Kitzhaber recently appointed Lane Powell Shareholder Walter W. McMonies to serve a four-year term as the Multifamily Stakeholder Member on the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission (“OSSPAC”), which is dedicated to promoting earthquake awareness and preparedness through education, research and legislation.
More on acing your personal improvement plan
Here are some advanced tips on succeeding in your Personal Improvement Plan.
Most fault GOP for shutdown in new WSJ/NBC poll
The Wall Street Journal: The government shutdown has eroded public support for Republicans more than Democrats and most think the showdown is not in the best interest of the country., according to a recent Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.
SolarWorld consolidates U.S. operations in Hillsboro
SolarWorld replaced its top U.S. executives and is consolidating U.S. operations in its Hillsboro hub.
Oregon could try again for sales tax
Gov. Kitzhaber and state legislators are thinking of new ways to diversify the state’s revenue streams, which could include a new sales tax.
USDA threatens to shut down Foster Farms plants
The USDA warned Foster Farms that it will suspend production at three of its California plants over an ongoing Salmonella outbreak.
Oregon ranks top and bottom schools
Oregon released a ranking of its schools based on a five-tier system.