Regional stocks: Oregon firms close strong
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:01:07 GMT
The U.S. stock market managed a modest rally on news of an unexpected drop in jobless claims. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 61.91 to 12,169, the NASDAQ was up 21.48 points to 2,599 and the S&P 500 gained 10.28 points to 1,254.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
New in Northeast: Red Sail, an accessory and gift shop, docks on Alberta Street (video)
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:00:12 GMT
Another new business or nonprofit in Northeast you'd like to know more about? Let me know: lbingham@oregonian.com.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Home prices down 4.7% in past year
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:56:44 GMT
Portland home prices in October were down 4.7 percent since the same time last year, according to Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller Home Price data released Tuesday. Portland home prices were also 0.5 percent lower than in September.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Customer Relationship Management - CRM for Small Businesses
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:05:19 GMT
Customer service is almost as important as the product or service being sold. Often times a good product is not enough, especially in this day and age when almost everyone has a great product or service to sell.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
How to Choose Portland IT Business Consultants
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:46:50 GMT
When choosing a portland it business consulting firm, a business has to make sure that the firm they choose has the best portland managed it services, and the.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
small business consultant portland - Why Hire a Small Business ...
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:46:32 GMT
Many business owners operate under the false assumption that marketing consultants are only affordable for larger companies. In truth, there are many benefits to hiring a small business marketing consultant, as outlined below.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
The Oregon Economics Blog: The Portland Economy: Incomes are ...
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:44:57 GMT
The mistakes occurred in final editing conducted by the Portland Business Alliance and ECONorthwest, a consulting firm that provided the data. Josh Lehner, an economist at the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis, spotted ...See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Getaround brings car-sharing to Portland - Oregon Business
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:44:42 GMT
San Francisco's peer-to-peer car-sharing service Getaround is expanding to Portland by February, with help from a $1.725 million federal grant.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Jive Software shares jump - Oregon Business
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:44:35 GMT
Jive Software shares jumped almost 27% after the company's initial public stock offering.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Oregon Business - Oregon Business
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:44:16 GMT
Oregon's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in three years, but economists say that is actually a bad sign, as it means people have given up looking for work.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Oregon Business - Oregon Business
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:44:04 GMT
Oregon's economic indicators rose slightly in October, but not enough to dissuade fears of another recession.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Oregon Business - Oregon Business
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:43:37 GMT
Oregon produces 31% of the national Christmas tree market, shipping them all over the United States and to Mexico.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Smith recognized as "Rookie of the Year" - Seacoastonline.com
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:43:17 GMT
Smith recognized as "Rookie of the Year"Seacoastonline.comHer research included attending a small business seminar sponsored by the Small Business Administration's SCORE consulting group in Portland, which Smith felt had some value but was not...See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Legacy may cut at least 170 jobs - Portland Business Journal
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:42:24 GMT
Legacy Health Systems may lay off 170 workers in January due to a reduction in Medicaid...See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
NBA Analysis: What's Next for the Blazers? - Opposing Views
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:42:14 GMT
Opposing ViewsNBA Analysis: What's Next for the Blazers?Opposing ViewsI actually like Portland. I believe Justin Kubatko (the creator of Basketball-Reference) was/is a consultant for them. That might be enough for some hope right there.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Oregon rethinking liquor business | Grocery stores could be allowed to sell spirits, and liquor stores may be allowed to sell beer and wine
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:41:50 GMT
PORTLAND — Oregon state officials hope to avoid losing control of liquor sales, as happened in Washington state this fall, by opening up the state-run retail operation, including giving grocery chains a chance to open “store within a store” outlets.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
List: Top 10 Portland patent holders
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:40:55 GMT
There may have been some shuffling among the Portland metro's top patent holders on this year's list, but the group making up the top 10 remained relatively unchanged.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Small businesses gift local this holiday season
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:40:29 GMT
RT @pdxsmlbiznews: Portland small business giving is taking a local focus this holiday season http://t.co/O3i7s5rb...See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Cartopia reviewed in Planning Magazine | Cartopia: Portland's Food ...
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:46:13 GMT
In Cartopia: Portland's Food Cart Revolution (2010; Roy Rodgers Press; 168 pp.; $25), planning consultant Kelly Rodgers and art and design consultant Kelley Roy describe the hundreds of food carts that serve the appetites of urban ...See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Portland pushing ultraviolet water treatment after all (Jack Bog's Blog)
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:45:48 GMT
Click here for an instant update. Our complete Portland debt series linked here. ....See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Fundraiser for jazz pianist - OregonLive.com
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:45:36 GMT
Fundraiser for jazz pianistOregonLive.comBy The Hillsboro Argus PORTLAND -- Mark Simon has only one thing on his Christmas list, but it's a big one: a new liver. He needs a liver transplant, but the costs are overwhelming.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Bruce Starr Announces Candidacy for Labor Commissioner - Oregon Catalyst
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:41:11 GMT
Oregon CatalystBruce Starr Announces Candidacy for Labor CommissionerOregon CatalystHis experience as a small business owner gave him a first-hand look at the challenges of growing a business and creating jobs.See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
Sustainability Planning Workshop To Be Led On-Line By ISSP Executive Director ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:40:50 GMT
Sustainability Planning Workshop To Be Led On-Line By ISSP Executive Director ...San Francisco Chronicle (press release)Through her work with Darcy at AXIS, Marsha has provided training and consulting services to clients such as Monsanto, Bonneville...See it on Scoop.it, via Portland Business Consultant
