Our local stock index, ThePortlander13, posted another down week at the market close yesterday. The index of 13 significant companies in the Portland metro area economy lost -1.5% compared with last week. That performance was similar to the major indexes. The DOW closed down -0.6%, the SP500 down -0.7% and the NASDAQ down -1.2%.
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The Oregon State Economist spoke with legislators in Salem, warning them of a nearly $400 million budget shortfall since the last forecast in January, 2010.
Commercial Real Estate Brokers: Been awhile since you last looked at your property marketing strategy? Well it’s time to dust that baby off and really examine whether or not your marketing is worth the time, money and effort it is costing you and your company.
Garmin announced today that it would create a new technical support center at its Garmin AT facility located in Salem, Oregon.
Portland area company Mentor Graphics had a strong showing on the stock market this week but the overall ThePortlander 13 stock index was relatively flat.
The City of Portland, the PDC and the board of directors have selected Jim Huston and Angela Jackson of Portland to manage the Portland Seed Fund.
Happy Valley Family Target of Racial Intimidation at Home
African Americans in Oregon Still Face Hurdles, Study Finds
Event: OMSI Reptile and Amphibian Show, Sept. 4-6
Vancouver Teen Dies in On-Track Motorcycle Accident
Beaverton Concert Will Benefit the Sunshine Pantry
Motorcycle Rider Dies After Crashing into Back of a TriMet Bus in NE Portland
Police Continue Investigation of Accident that Shut Down I-5 South on Friday
