Portland weighing how to spend $11M surplus
The city’s coffers are flush but expensive problems need solutions.
Portland company secures $27M in funding
Janrain adds another round to bring total investment to $79 million.
Business leaders fret about pension system
Politicians mum, while business leaders stress importance of public pension reform.
Recycling rate decreases for first time in 10 years
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality reveals Oregonians are recycling less.
Number of fuel-toting trains could double if Port of Vancouver oil terminal approved
Crude oil train traffic through the Columbia River Gorge could grow.
Power Profile: Scott Casebeer
President, Capitol Auto Group
Power Profile: John D. Iglesias
CEO, Northwest Community Credit Union
Power Profile: Phil Reilly
President of CMD.
Portland to Implement Ban the Box
By Benjamin P. O’Glasser
The City of Portland has jumped to the forefront of the national “ban the box” trend and has adopted a new ordinance that restricts many employers from screening applicants based on their criminal history before making a conditional job offer.
Fictional Hotline ~ What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate
By Michael G. McClory
The Bullard Edge is fascinated by the difference between lies and failures to communicate. There can be a subtle distinction between the two and both have a huge role in the workplace. The lawsuit filed against USC by former football coach Steve Sarkisian drove this point home.