Entries by IslerNW

2016 Oregon Brewers Festival Generates $29.3 Million for Local Economy

Article by Samurai Artist | Featured on New School Beer The study utilized IMPLAN (IMpact Analysis for PLANning) data and software package to estimate the economic impact of the Oregon Brewers Festival on Multnomah County. The 2016 OBF generated an estimated $18.9 million in direct, $5.5 million in indirect (additional input purchases made by local businesses) and $4.9 million in induced (expenditures by employees from wages […]

5 Insights Into Venture Capital Entrepreneurs Need to Know Now

Article by Lydia Belanger | Featured on Entrepreneur.com Venture capital-backed investment activity peaked in 2015, but analysts don’t expect that 2016 will live up to last year’s record in terms of deals or dollars. In fact, the past three months saw the lowest activity of any quarter over the past two years.

The 10 Best Tips to Prepare for the 2017 Tax Season

By Judy O’Connor | Article Feature on BankRate It’s hard to believe the 2017 tax season is nearly here, and you’ll be getting the information you need to settle up your 2016 tax return with Uncle Sam. Take advantage of the tax benefits available to you throughout the year. First, think about getting organized. It’s important […]

The Sure Path to Failure: Ignore the Basics

Article by Jason Hreha | Featured on Inc.com Stop. Whatever you’re doing right now; please, just stop. I need you to take two deep breaths. I need you to take four steps back. Look at the scene in front of you. Look at the problem you’re trying to tackle. Perhaps you’ve just joined a new […]

JPMorgan Settles With U.S. Over ‘Quid Pro Quo’ Hires in Asia

Article by Patricia Hurtado, Keri Geiger, & Matt Robinson | Featured on Bloomberg A JPMorgan Chase & Co. intern had poor grades at the Wharton School. His supervisor in Asia told colleagues that “he’s not really built” for investment banking. He had “attitude issues,” had trouble “following basic rules” and was a prolific napper. Yet […]

Spending vs. profits: Amazon, short-term investors at odds again

Article Featured on Reuters | Hadrian / Shutterstock.com Amazon.com Inc may be a “buy” for the vast majority of analysts, but it was a “sell” for a lot of investors on Friday. Few of those investors would have been disappointed, though. While Amazon’s stock fell 4.5 percent to $781.67 in morning trading, it had risen […]

Ransomware Attacks Are Soaring, Says Beazley in Data Breach Report

Article Featured on Insurance Journal | Ransomware attacks against businesses will be four times higher in 2016 than last year, with a growing number of ransom-seeking hackers demanding bitcoin rather than money, according to a report by specialty insurer Beazley. The Beazley Breach Insights report is based on the insurer’s client data breaches in the […]