August 4, 2012 - Olympics not to blame for Netflix, Redbox fallout (Video)
The CNN video below covers the absurdity of Netflix’s CEO Reed Hastings blaming the Olympics for their summer slump. The news segment goes through the numbers.
August 3, 2012 - Public survey pits big business vs. government
Public attitudes towards big business are on the upswing, according to the results from a new Public Affairs Council survey. By U.S. Chamber of Commerce Two-thirds of Americans now have a favorable view of major companies — up from 61% in 2011 — according to the new Public Affairs Pulse […]
August 2, 2012 - NFIB: 15 questions businesses should pose to candidates
15 Tough Questions to Ask Candidates Wanting Your Vote By Oregon NFIB, What a remarkable time campaign season is. From now until Nov. 6, every candidate running for office will make the claim to be for small business, pro-Main Street, it’s mom-and-pop enterprises not big corporations for them—yes siree, Bob. […]
August 1, 2012 - Oregon’s economy growing while losing jobs?
Broad-based recovery eludes Ore. By Oregon Economics California Lutheran University Report highlights – The big economic story for Oregon is the recent revisions to gross domestic product history. These revisions were massive, particularly in 2010. As a result, it appears that Oregon’s output has been much higher than previously thought. […]
July 31, 2012 - OSU security breach could effect 21,000 students
By Oregon State University Oregon State University is notifying approximately 21,000 current and former students and employees that some of their personal information was copied without permission by a contracted vendor who was upgrading software in the cashier’s office. OSU officials say they don’t believe the information, which includes some […]
July 30, 2012 - Paul Allen’s $13 Million island still for sale
Paul Allen’s $13 Million island still for sale By Oregon Small Business Association Millionaires buy beach homes; billionaires buy islands. But in recessions, billionaires end up selling those islands. Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder, is selling 292-acre Allan Island, just off the coast from Anacortes, Wash., for only $13.5 million. The […]
July 29, 2012 - Facebook has become the new way to find new hires
Jennifer Scott, Workforce Engine U.S. Chamber of Commerce Networking has long been described as the number one way to get ahead; to increase sales, to find investors, and yes, even to find a job or new employees. We’ve all overheard people ask “How did you get that lead?” or “How […]
July 28, 2012 - Credit Cards now seen as drag for Small Biz
This CNN Video showcases the problem of credit cards costs hurting small businesses. The public seems unaware that 4% of transactions go to cover credit card use. The coffee shop owners in the video explain how much this hurts.
July 27, 2012 - Groundwork for Oregon education reform
Setting the stage for Oregon’s landmark education reforms By Oregon Prosperity Project, It’s easy to get lost in the political jargon of education reform or be dismissive of seemingly ubiquitous “reform” efforts that never seem to affect much. But we think something important is happening here in Oregon. This week […]
July 26, 2012 - Is the Middle Class in Decline?
By Oregon Economics CLU Center for Economic Research A common refrain about economic policy and performance in the United States over the past thirty years is that inequality is rising and the middle class is disappearing. The implication of the latter claim is that people are falling out of the […]