Sharon Thomson joins PacificSource Health Plan as Executive Vice President of Community Strategy and Marketing
Thomson brings 25 years of healthcare experience in provider relations, sales, marketing and communications.
Business plan for reinvented sports drink born at Marylhurst
The Oregonian reported that Mark Jensen’s Glukos – a sports drink reinvented as a healthier option than the popular brands – was “born in a Nike lab.” That’s true, though Jensen’s business plan was crafted as his capstone project while he was completing his MBA at Marylhurst University.
Marylhurst hosts graduate program information session
Learn about MBA and other graduate program options.
Struggling Whole Foods announces layoffs
ASSOCIATED PRESS: High-cost grocer will cut 1,500 jobs.
Concealed guns don’t mean more safety
OREGONLIVE.COM: Texas A&M study disputes a favorite argument from gun proponents.
Pair of minimum wage measures to be on 2016 ballot
One initiative would raise the wage floor to $13.50 an hour; the other, $15.
Portland city council wades into Under Armour/Nike spat
Amanda Fritz moves forward with Under Armour sponsorship of parks despite Charlie Hales’ plea for loyalty to Nike.
Apple closes on purchase of 200 acres in Prineville
Tech giant buys land that is adjacent to its property in Crook County.
The percentage of women in agriculture in Oregon higher than national average
About 39% of farmers in Oregon are women; the national average is 31%.
A Portland twist to the VW scandal
“Sympathetic and concerned citizen” leaves note on owner of car that was programmed to cheat emissions tests.