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Nike Tops the List of Dream CEO Jobs for Graduates in Oregon, Survey Says
In a recent poll that asked 3,064 graduates, "If you could be the CEO of any company, which one would you choose," Google's Sundar Pichai’s job was the most sought after, while Nike's Elliott Hill was rated 19th overall, but the most sought…
Oregon-Based Energy Storage Firm Powin Files for Bankruptcy Amid $500 Million Debt
Powin, LLC, the a U.S.-based global energy storage integrator with headquarters and their main engineering location are based in Tualatin, Oregon filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in the District of New Jersey yesterday.
The…
Amazon Announces Purchase of Redmond Site to Upgrade Delivery Services and Create Jobs in Central…
Amazon announced yesterday that it has bought a property in northeast Redmond to speed up delivery services to Central Oregon customers, maintaining its investment in rural communities.
The property is situated on East Antler Avenue,…
Nike Joins 76 Footwear Brands Urging Trump to Exempt Shoes from Devastating Reciprocal Tariffs
Footwear giants Nike and Adidas added their brands to a letter from 76 footwear brands to Trump asking for exemption from reciprocal footwear tariffs.
Footwear Brands Want Tariff Exemption
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers…
Oregon Rideshare Drivers Rally at State Capitol to Push House Bill for Fair Pay and Protections
Dozens of Uber and Lyft drivers gathered at Wilson Park adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol on Monday morning to support House Bill 1166 which will provide them with minimum compensation rates, the ability to appeal against actions…
Oregon Sues Coinbase As Millions Face Losses After Federal Government Sidelines SEC Investigator
Oregon Attorney General Rayfield announced yesterday that his office is suing Coinbase for promoting and selling high-risk investments. The announcement came after the Trump Administration dropped its case against the crypto giant and…
Portland, Bend, and Eugene Lead as Oregon’s Top Cities for Launching Startups with Strong…
Portland, Bend, and Eugene are the top three cities selected by entrepreneurs to launch a startup business in Oregon.
The cities are ranked among the top 150 places in the U.S. to launch a new business in a poll of 3,024 respondents…
Oregon Faces Economic Exodus as Businesses Flee Tax Burdens and Regulatory Hurdles, Report Warns
Thousands of potential jobs and billions of potential private investments have been lost to Oregon in the past five years and the state is poised to lose even more in the next five years, according to a survey by the University of Oregon.…
Oregon Will Share a $335 Million Multi-State Settlement From a Pharmaceutical Company That Fueled…
Oregon will receive more than $4 million of a $335 million multi-state settlement with a pharmaceutical company that fueled the opioid crisis, according to a news release from the Oregon Department of Justice.
Oregon Attorney General Dan…
Oregon Workers Covet Nike, Columbia Sportswear, and Intel for Unbeatable Perks and Career Growth…
Oregon’s top three employers coveted by workers statewide are Nike, Columbia Sportswear, and Intel, according to a survey highlighting workplace perks and benefits as the top attractions at all three companies.
Flexible work arrangements…