Startups shuffle spaces in Portland
Portland startups trade space and move about in search of the perfect space.
Oregon Business Team
OHSU makes progress in genome sequencing, heart attack arrhythmias
Health care researchers unveiled several findings in early 2015.
Ignition-failure claims overwhelm General Motors
ASSOCIATED PRESS: In total, 4,180 claims were made before the company’s deadline to be considered for the compensation fund.
Obama’s near-$4T budget set for Congress
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The plan calls for tax hikes on the rich and big businesses.
Sussman Shank welcomes Matt Mertens to the Firm
Sussman Shank LLP is pleased to announce that Matt Mertens has joined the firm. Matt will practice in the firm’s Business, Litigation, and Business & Restructuring practice groups.
Tweeting Portland’s State of the City address
BY JACOB PALMER | OB DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
For those who were working, here are a few highlights of Charlie Hales’ State of the City address.
Job website reports Portland tech wages up 9 percent
Dice reports the average worker’s earnings jumped from $84,295 in 2013 to $91,556 last year.
Liberal coalition aims to increase taxes on large corporations
A union-backed group plans to ask voters in 2016 to consider new tax measures.
Portland energy group, Beaverton invoice startup, secure funding
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance promised $168 million over next five years; Nvoicepay receives $6 million to increase its sales channels.
Rep. Blumenauer touts bank financing for pot
In a letter to the FDIC, Portland’s representative said banks should be allowed to do business with marijuana-related companies.