Business Community Update: Every year the Oregon Ethics in Business Awards goes to businesses and business members who have merited notable ethical values in the workforce.  It is determined by a coalition of organizations such as the Samaritan Counseling Center, Rotary Club of Portland, Willamette University MBA; and the Portland […]

Target             -.3% Saks                -3.7% Kohl’s              -4.6% Limited Brands -4.7% Nordstrom       -5.8% Dillard’s           -6.0% Gap                  -7.2% J.C. Penny         -8.3% Source: Thomson Reuters. September 08 sales compared to September 07 sales.

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wachovia, Citigroup and Wells Fargo, in consultation with the Federal Reserve, announce the following agreement.  Wachovia, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo have agreed to: 1) a standstill of all formal litigation activity effective immediately; 2) cease any formal discovery activities, and 3) cooperate in good faith to agree among […]

By Bill Conerly, Businomics, Conerly Consulting, The critical issue is whether main street businesses that rely on credit to fund their operations will be cut off, suddenly, from credit.  A sudden cut-off of credit to otherwise healthy companies would trigger a severe recession, but I think we have the tools […]

1. US Senators this week are trying to block a large advertising partnership with what two companies? a) Google – Yahoo B) NBC – ABC C) Comcast – Direct TV D) Clear Channel – Rueters

NFIB/Oregon SAFE Trust PAC Readies for Busy Election Year By Harlan Levy, Oregon NFIB, MY VOICE Oregon SAFE Trust (Save America’s Free Enterprise Trust), the political arm of NFIB/Oregon, is ready for a busy year, having launched a multi-faceted fundraising campaign to support candidates who will support Oregon’s small businesses. […]

By Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Business Associations From the October Business Voice Notes from the Seminar The September seminar on marketing contained a wealth of ideas, tips and strategies for starting, planning, and expanding your business. The following ideas are worthy of note: The future of small business – Expect […]

By Nike Kern, Business Reporter The verdict is still out on whether advertising on the web works for small or large businesses. Some critics in the field believe that the Internet marketplace may not be a strategic venue for a targeted advertising message – yet.   “Most ad servers do not […]

By Bill Conerly, Businomics, Conerly Consulting The excess supply of housing units is being worked off quickly.  Here’s the picture for new single-family homes: We’ve made a lot of progress towards a normal inventory of unsold homes.  At the rate we’re going (and not making any forecasts about changes in […]

What was rated the best in the nation by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine this week? A) Best Airport (Portland) B) Best Waterfall (Columbia River Gorge) C) Best Casual Business to work for (Nike) D) Best Seafood Chain (McCormick and Schmicks)