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Oregon bucks national trend with rising repossessions

The number of properties being repossessed rose for the sixth consecutive month in Oregon, bucking a national trend in the opposite direction. The number of foreclosure auctions in Oregon rose in May for the 11th consecutive month, up 157 percent from May of last year. Nationwide, foreclosure auctions fell to the lowest level since December 2006 — down 4 percent from the previous month and down 22 percent from a year ago.
www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/real-estate-dail....html

Milwaukie's Bob's Red Mill Natural Products, Oregon International Business of The Year 2014

Loving this behind-the-scenes interview with Bob created by the Portland Development Commission today. Just a nice sneak-peak at what goes on here. "Trust, honesty and integrity. These are the three principles our business is built on. Our packaging is a great example of this commitment: our clear bags that let you see the high quality of every one of our products. By producing the very best in whole grain foods, we're able to fulfill our commitment to help look after more and more people through better nutrition. Bob simply wouldn't have it any other way."

Milwaukie's Bob's Red Mill Oregon International Business 2014 Winner Trade Leadership

Loving this behind-the-scenes interview with Bob created by the Portland Development Commission today. Just a nice sneak-peak at what goes on here.

Portland mulls 'Late Night Activity Permit' for businesses open past 10 p.m.

Why Not A Curfew or Marshal Law Instead? Any Portland business open to the public past 10 p.m. may need to buy a new permit from the city, according to a concept headed to the City Council on Wednesday for discussion. The "Late Night Activity Permit" would be required citywide for any business open to the public past 10 p.m., from bars to movie theaters, Marchetti said. The cost of the permit hasn't been disclosed. Businesses would receive training about alcohol serving, crowd management and security when the permit is issued.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/06/port....html

Whether you support it or not, paid sick leave has arrived!!

The Protected Sick Time law, passed unanimously by Portland City Council is March, requires employers with six or more employees to provide workers with one hour of protected, paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year. Any employee, whether full or part time or temporary, who works 240 hours in a year within the city limits should receive the benefit.
www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/2014/01/whether-....html