Merkley calls for small business credit
Senator Jeff Merkley calls for $30 billion to be loaned to small businesses.
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Jordan Schrader Ramis PC – Off the Record, June 2010
The current newsletter is available from Jordan Schrader Ramis PC, featuring “Succession Planning: Now is the Time for Gifts — Done Right”
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Travel Oregon Launches All-Digital Edition of Magazine
The Oregon Tourism Commission today launched its first all-digital, interactive version of its flagship publication, Travel Oregon magazine:
PacificSource Health Plans To Acquire Clear One Health Plans, Inc.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Clear One Health Plans, Inc. (OTCBB: CCHN) and PacificSource Health Plans announced today they have signed a definitive merger agreement under which PacificSource will acquire Clear One. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Clear One’s shareholders will receive $26.00 per share in cash, upon a successful close of the transaction.
Multnomah Bar Association announces new website on Oregon courts
The Multnomah Bar Association announces ProtectOregonCourts.org, a new website devoted to informing citizens about Oregon courts, preserving the impartiality of the judiciary and opposing attempts to threaten our judicial system, undercut resources to the judicial branch or reduce access to justice for all citizens.
100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon
Oregon Business magazine has named the first annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon. The rankings were revealed Tuesday night in a sold-out event at the Portland Art Museum, along with the October issue of the magazine, which spotlights the winners and the nonprofit sector.
December ’08 employment and business indicators
MARCH 2009: INDICATORS, THE STATE WE’RE IN All “latest” numbers are for December 2008 unless otherwise noted. Latest Month Previous Month Previous Year Annual Change EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS LISTINGS Total employment State of Oregon, thousands 1,805.2 1,826.1 1,828.5 -1.3% Total unemployment State of Oregon, thousands 174.8 154.6 104.9 66.7% Unemployment rate Ore. civilian labor force, seasonally adjusted … Read more
Stocks that went up
You know times are hard when you can count on one hand the public companies that gained over the past year.
Umatilla tribe considers incubator for startups
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation wants to find a way to nurture startups in the Pendleton area.
Downturn doesn’t soften growth in software industry
In the face of the current economic downturn, Oregon’s software industry is enjoying solid growth.