By U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Free Enterprise The next time the Wall Street Journal editorial board decides to reprint talking points from the Heritage Foundation they might endeavor in some fact-checking. In today’s Wall Street Journal piece, the editorial board offers a menu of reasons why the federal government shouldn’t […]

Business Video pick of the week goes to Wall Street Journal video for reviewing the recent Apple stock decline due to media criticism.

By Portland Business Alliance A study released by the Portland Business Alliance, in partnership with four private- and public-sector partners, reports that there are only nine 25-plus acre industrial sites that could be shovel ready within 180 days within the Portland-metro urban growth boundary and selected urban reserves. “What makes […]

Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund votes against excessive executive salaries in rebuke of Citigroup.   State Treasurer says salaries for executives should be better connected to company performance Oregon State Treasurer The Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund on Tuesday voted against the executive compensation package at Citigroup Inc., helping to send […]

hat’s Ahead for Gas Prices? By Oregon Tax News, Record high gas prices are expected to hit new records in the coming months. Below are a few questions and answers to better understand the current impact of high prices and what lies ahead as summer approaches: 1. How High Will […]

Oregon: Wal-Mart, Sears & Best Buy store shake-up By Oregon Small Business Association Best Buy has recently announced it will be closing 50 big box stores across the nation while at the same time opening 100 smaller mobile device stores. None of the larger Best Buy store closures will impact […]

Court ruling undermines a classic Oregon success story By Oregon Prosperity Project Oregon’s workers’ compensation system is a national model. It’s a hallmark Oregon success story that has proven to be one of our state’s great competitive advantages leading to business investment and job creation. Every employer is legally required […]

2012 top 10 Worst jobs list from Career Cast, 1.- Lumberjack 2.- Dairy Farmer 3.- Enlisted Military Soldier 4 – Oil Rig Worker 5 – Newspaper Reporter 6 – Waiter/Waitress 7 – Meter Reader 8 – Dishwasher 9 – Butcher 10 – Broadcaster

CNN reports that the funds raised from bribery violations now expands into the billions. Popular firms like Goldman Sachs and Wal-Mart are now finding themselves being under focus of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. See the video below:

Help Wanted: Prior Experience Required   By Oregon Employment Department Work Force Oregon Each year the Oregon Employment Department conducts a Job Vacancy Survey to get a complete picture of what employers are seeking to add to their current workforce. The survey asks about occupations; wages; full-time, seasonal, or temporary status; […]