Oregon Convention Center wins sustainability award
BY THE OREGON CONVENTION CENTER
The Oregon Convention Center received the 2014 Green Award at Travel Portland’s 35th Annual Tourism & Hospitality Industry Awards Celebration.
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Comcast, Community Partners to Improve Sites in Oregon & SW Washington
On Saturday, April 26, more than 1,900 local Comcast employees and their families, friends and community partners will “make change happen” as they volunteer to improve schools and nonprofits in Oregon and Southwest Washington as part of Comcast’s 13th Comcast Cares Day.
Lane Powell Hosts 31st Annual Labor and Employment Seminar
On Thursday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to noon (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.), Lane Powell will team with Oregon Business magazine for a half-day seminar titled “Best Practices For Best Employers™: How to Become One of ‘Oregon’s Best Workplaces’ Starting Today!”
Lane Powell Raises More Than $33,000 for Oregon Food Bank
Lane Powell raised more than $33,000 during the Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger (“OLAH”) food drive, benefiting the Oregon Food Bank. As the top fund-raiser during this year’s drive and for past years, Lane Powell again received the “Silver Barrel Award” — it is the Firm’s 16th year to receive this recognition.
In 2015, Wordstock Festival Book Fair Will Move to Portland State University
Portland’s acclaimed Wordstock Festival Book Fair, the annual celebration of reading and writing, will move from the Oregon Convention Center to the campus of Portland State University in 2015.
Nai Nbs Brokers Sale Of Block 296; Redevelopment Will Feature New Seasons Market And 115 Apartments
The sale of Block 296 at NW 21st and Raleigh has closed, paving the way for a mixed-use redevelopment anchored by New Seasons Market. NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson President Chris Johnson and Vice President MaryKay West represented the seller, Con-way, Inc. Vice President Robert Black represented the buyer, C.E. John Company.
Babener Appointed as Chair of the Society of Settlement Planner’s Legal Committee
Lane Powell attorney Jeremy Babener has been appointed as chair of the Legal Committee for the Society of Settlement Planners (“SSP”), a national nonprofit education and public policy association of settlement planners who assist injured claimants in the settlement process.
Oregon success stories in doing business with Japan
From 1984 to 1996, an entire generation in Japan was introduced to Oregon through Fuji Television’s hugely popular drama, From Oregon with Love (Oregon kara ai). The program, a success on many levels, attracted many Japanese tourists to Oregon. Portland buisnessman Sho Dozono worked with Fuji Television to help facilitate production of this show. On Jan. 17, 2013, he will discuss its role in promoting business and cultural exchanges between Japan and Oregon, as well as share video clips and anecdotes. Read more.
Weatherization nonprofit lays off workers
After stimulus money dries up, Portland Energy Conservation Inc. lays off 15 percent of employees.
Portland unemployment falls to national level
Portland’s unemployment rate fell to 9% in October, the same as the national rate.