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.
Must Reads
5 schools helping students crack code
BY JACOB PALMER | OB DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
As the costs of college mount, and as employer demand for software developers soars, coding schools and classes are popping up everywhere.
Finding a Balance
BY JASON NORRIS | OB GUEST BLOGGER
Active vs. passive investing: what you need to know.
LEED for weed
What is the impact of the legal pot industry on carbon emissions?
A legislative preview — and celebration
The Northwest Environmental Business Council previews the 2015 legislative agenda as Hatch Oregon celebrates Oregon’s new community crowdfunding rules
4 married couples who work together
BY JACOB PALMER | OB DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
They say maintaining a healthy marriage takes work. So does running a business with your spouse.
5 companies react to lower fuel prices
BY JACOB PALMER | OB DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
Consumers love the savings they get from low oil prices, but how has business been affected?
The city as startup
BY NISHANT BHAJARIA | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
Startups in the growth phase are associated with a fresh infusion of capital — human and financial — a curiosity factor and products to disrupt the market and drive demand. Portland’s economy gives off the same aroma.
Transportation Fairness Alliance holds demonstration in Pioneer Square
BY JACOB PALMER | OB DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
Portland’s cab companies urged city hall for consideration as officials weigh new rules for Uber and other ridesharing companies.