May 16: Lane Powell Seminar – Wage and Hour Compliance
Join Lane Powell on May 16 for a breakfast presentation that will cover wage and hour compliance with regard to exemptions and independent contractors.
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Oakridge to take loan to pay bills
The troubled town of Oakridge will need to take out a $500,000 loan to pay its bills.
Mentor Graphics stocks fall
Mentor Graphics’ stocks fell after the Wilsonville company issued its quarterly forecast .
Food carts remove illegal structures, business suffers
After Portland Commissioner Randy Leonard cracked down on illegal food-cart structures in December, cart owners say their business is suffering on bad weather days.
Yogi battle intensifies
Three legal battles are under way over who can use the word “yogi” in food products and ingredients, six years after the death of Golden Temple creator Yogi Bhajan.
Passenger surge at PDX
Portland International Airport’s passenger volumes are up 4.5% over last year, signaling a positive sign for the regional economy.
Health reform still plans Salem campaign
This won’t be an easy legislative session for health-care reform. It was one of the 2007 legislative session’s biggest stars; this year it plays second fiddle to the economy, jobs and economic stimulus.
November ’08 real estate and construction indicators
FEBRUARY 2009: INDICATORS, THE STATE WE’RE IN All “latest” numbers are for November 2008 unless otherwise noted. Latest Month Previous Month Previous Year Annual Change REAL ESTATE/CONSTRUCTION PERMITS Portland-area homes New listings 2,687 3,605 3,369 -20.2% Willamette Valley Multiple listing sales, millions $93.5 $113.6 $127.3 -26.6% Central Oregon Multiple listing sales, millions $53.5 $91.6 $108.6 … Read more