Pacific Continental reports 19% gain
Pacific Continental Corp. reported $3.7 million earnings in the second quarter, a 19% gain over last year.
LaCrosse Footwear president leaves
LaCrosse Footwear president Robert Sasaki left the company “for personal reasons.”
Oregon food processing reaps rewards
Oregon has been recognized as an ideal location for manufacturers of all kinds, and recently we’ve seen particular success with companies involved in food processing.
Dialsmith develops marketing tech
Beaverton-based Dialsmith makes a small device called a perception analyzer that helps in marketing research in 45 countries.
Nike renews Tiger Woods endorsement
Nike, one of the few sponsors that stuck by Tiger Woods through his adultery scandal, renewed an endorsement deal with the golfer.
Gov. Perry signs sweeping abortion restrictions
AP: Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed sweeping new abortion restrictions on Thursday that could shutter most of the clinics in Texas.
McDonald’s under fire for assuming workers have two jobs
Salon.com: McDonalds got heat for telling its staff to have two jobs. But its financial planning advice is even more offensive.
Cancer detected by surgical knife
USA Today: Doctors in London are testing a new knife that can detect cancer during surgery.
Celebrate the 5th Annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon!
In partnership with the Nonprofit Association of Oregon Where: Hilton Portland & Executive Tower When: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 MC: OPB Morning Edition host Geoff Norcross 5:00 p.m.: Registration opens 5:00-6:30 p.m.: No-host reception 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Dinner and Awards Program with keynote by Tony L. Hopson, President and CEO of Self Enhancement Inc.; countdown of … Read more
Celebrate the 21st Annual 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon!
with presenting sponsor and research partner Where: Oregon Convention Center When: Thursday, February 27, 2014 MC: OPB Morning Edition host Geoff Norcross 5:00 p.m.: Registration opens 5:00-6:30 p.m.: Reception and networking with no-host bar 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Dinner and Awards Program with keynote by Luke Kanies, founder and CEO of Puppet Labs; Hall of Fame awards … Read more