Cisco backs Internet of Things with $1.4B deal
CNBC: Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins spends $1.4 billion on software developers Jasper Technologies.
Presidential candidates spend an estimated $100 million on New Hampshire political ads
BLOOMBERG: Campaigners have spent about $98 million more on advertising this year than their 2012 predecessors.
State investigates Business Energy Tax Credit program
Audits will be made to a random pool of 12,000 tax credits distributed after 2007.
Scammers exploit Moda Health worries
State officials are warning Moda members not to reveal personal information to callers.
Bullseye Glass linked to high levels of airborne heavy metals near two SE Portland schools
A DEQ report revealed arsenic and cadmium air pollution is putting Cleveland High School and Winterhaven School at risk.
February Forum Breakfast: Impact of the Export-Import Bank for our Region
Join Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) and a panel of regional business leaders for a discussion on the recently passed EXIM reauthorization and a conversation about why the Bank is important to the region’s trade based economy.” Panelists: Trey Winthrop, CFO, Bob’s … Read more
Malheur Occupation price tag hits $100,000 a week
Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauerwants occupiers to payback the $100,000 costs to local and state law enforcement.
Rand Paul quits presidential race
NPR: Rand Paul abaondoned his presidential campaign following unfavorable Iowa caucus results. He told NPR he is refocusing on the Senate re-election.
Will Amazon continue to move offline with new brick and mortar bookstores?
FORTUNE: The CEO of a large mall says Amazon is making moves to open brick-and-mortar bookstores.
Collapse of Iris Capital leaves investors hanging
Owner Shayne Kniss moves on to marijuana start-ups, but doesn’t disclose change to investors.