7 industry trends of 2015
BY JACOB PALMER | OB DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
Industry groups identify top trends for 2015.
Oregon Business Team
Taking the lead in boosting Oregonians’ health and strengthening our economy
BY CAMBIA HEALTH SOLUTIONS & OREGON BUSINESS COUNCIL | OP-ED
Businesses have a significant stake in the health of Oregonians. In fact, we cannot succeed without it. By committing to using our companies as levers for good health, we invest in our people, our business, our quality of life and our economy.
Taking the lead in boosting Oregonians’ health and strengthening our economy
BY CAMBIA HEALTH SOLUTIONS & OREGON BUSINESS COUNCIL | OP-ED
Businesses have a significant stake in the health of Oregonians. In fact, we cannot succeed without it. By committing to using our companies as levers for good health, we invest in our people, our business, our quality of life and our economy.
Hales will send street fee proposals to voters, in first-ever ‘advisory vote’
The mayor will ask the City Council to adopt the most popular plan.
Report disputes Portland’s status as a mecca for lazy young people
An interview in U.S. News & World Report argues young people come to the Rose City to be entrepreneurs, not retire.
Low-wage jobs costs state $1.7B, study says; insurance costs outpacing income
Low-wage jobs trigger demand for public assistance; the average worker also spends more on health insurance.
Coal export dock among projects being considered for state grant money
The controversial Port of St. Helens dock reconstruction is being considered for a portion of the state’s $4 million in transportation grants.
Bend medical startup nabs $1M in funding, Lane Co. RV industry picks up
Good news comes for pair of Oregon companies seeking to entrench themselves in their respective industries.
Forest Service changes course on $10M PR campaign
WASHINGTON POST: The federal agency cited a lack of funds for its unexpected change of course.