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Female Student-Athletes File Title IX Sex Discrimination Class Action Against University of Oregon

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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EUGENE, Ore, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Thirty-two female student-athletes filed a detailed sex discrimination class action over 100 pages long against the University of Oregon today for depriving women of equal treatment and benefits, equal athletic aid, and equal opportunities to participate in varsity intercollegiate athletics in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The case, filed by twenty-six women's varsity beach volleyball team members and six women's club rowing team members in the U.S. District Court in Eugene, Oregon, seeks "to hold Oregon accountable for discriminating against all of its female student-athletes and potential student-athletes, make Oregon pay damages to the women it has deprived and is depriving of equal treatment and equal athletic financial aid, and stop Oregon from violating Title IX in the future."

Key Points: 
  • Title IX, a federal civil rights law, prohibits sex discrimination by the University of Oregon and all educational institutions that receive federal funds.
  • "Three months ago, The Oregonian wrote about the school's potential discrimination issues in a front-page investigative report: " Oregon Ducks beach volleyball players detail disparate treatment that experts say could violate Title IX."
  • I love the University of Oregon, but this hurtful, outrageous sex discrimination has to stop."
  • Since he joined Bailey Glasser in 2020, they have won groundbreaking Title IX settlements with Brown University, the College of William & Mary, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, East Carolina University, Dartmouth College, Clemson University, the University of St. Thomas, La Salle University, Dickinson College, and Florida State University.

iQ Credit Union Recognized as One of The Oregonian's Top Workplaces

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iQ Credit Union (iQ), a member-owned, modern-day financial institution based in the Pacific Northwest, today announced that it has been recognized as one of The Oregonian's Top Workplaces for the eighth consecutive year, ranking eighth out of 54 midsized employers in Oregon and southwest Washington.

Key Points: 
  • iQ Credit Union recognized as one of The Oregonian's Top Workplaces, ranking eighth out 54 midsized employers.
  • The Oregonian/OregonLive's Top Workplaces competition, now in its 12th year, evaluates employers in Oregon and southwest Washington.
  • Winners of the annual Top Workplaces competition are determined through anonymous employee feedback.
  • "At iQ, it's important to make our team members feel heard and appreciated," Eric Petracca, president and CEO of iQ, said.

Fisher Investments Reviews its 2023 Top Workplace in Oregon and SW Washington Award

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fisher Investments reviews its recognition on The Oregonian's list of Top Workplaces in Oregon and SW Washington for the seventh consecutive year. In partnership with Energage, The Oregonian selected Fisher Investments based on anonymous employee feedback from the firm's Camas, Washington-based employees.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fisher Investments reviews its recognition on The Oregonian's list of Top Workplaces in Oregon and SW Washington for the seventh consecutive year.
  • In partnership with Energage, The Oregonian selected Fisher Investments based on anonymous employee feedback from the firm's Camas, Washington-based employees.
  • "We are thrilled to be named a Top Workplace in the Oregon and southwest Washington regions for the seventh consecutive year," said Fisher Investments CEO Damian Ornani .
  • This award reflects our unwavering commitment to cultivate a positive workplace culture where every employee can thrive."

Susan G. Komen® Hosts Annual 2023 Oregon and Northwest Washington MORE THAN PINK Walk

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will be hosting the return of the 2023 Oregon and Northwest Washington MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday, September 16. The annual Walk will be held for the first time at the Oregon Zoo.  

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen® , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will be hosting the return of the 2023 Oregon and Northwest Washington MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday, September 16.
  • The annual Walk will be held for the first time at the Oregon Zoo.
  • Walk participants will include breast cancer survivors, metastatic breast cancer thrivers, co-survivors and supporters of Susan G. Komen.
  • Please contact Deb Song at [email protected] for interviews, live-shots Interviews with event attendees, Komen staff, and honorees can be granted upon request.

Salem Area Mass Transit District's Cherriots Launches New Fare Collection System on Cubic’s Umo Platform

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Cubic Transportation Systems (Cubic) today announced at the APTAtech Conference the much-anticipated launch of its Umo platform as the new automated fare collection system for the Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD).

Key Points: 
  • Cubic Transportation Systems (Cubic) today announced at the APTAtech Conference the much-anticipated launch of its Umo platform as the new automated fare collection system for the Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD).
  • Umo will bring a host of cutting-edge features, including account-based ticketing, contactless payment options and fare capping to transit riders in the Mid-Willamete Valley.
  • With the introduction of Umo, travelers in the greater Salem-Keizer region will enjoy a seamless and convenient customer experience while using the Cherriots transit system.
  • Learn more about Cherriots and Umo: https://www.cherriots.org/umo/
    Learn more about the Umo Mobility platform: https://umomobility.com/

Marketing Maven to Represent Victims' Advocate Brenda Tracy

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bicoastal award-winning marketing and public relations firm Marketing Maven announced today that it has been selected to handle the worldwide speaking engagements of Set The Expectation (STE) Founder and Victims' Rights Advocate and Survivor Brenda Tracy.

Key Points: 
  • Although law enforcement collected extensive evidence – including confessions from her attackers – the District Attorney refused to prosecute her case.
  • Sixteen years later, Tracy found the courage to come forward publicly, and now seeks to make the world a better place for survivors.
  • In 2022, ESPN named Tracy one of the 11 biggest power brokers and advocates shaping the future of college football.
  • To book Brenda Tracy as a keynote speaker, contact Shayne Wells via email at [email protected] or (310) 994-7380.

Legendary Animator Bill Plympton to Appear at Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology's August Event at OMSI

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology (PFCAT) is pleased to announce that legendary director and animator Bill Plympton will be in attendance at the 2023 Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology on August 4th at 8pm.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology (PFCAT) is pleased to announce that legendary director and animator Bill Plympton will be in attendance at the 2023 Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology on August 4th at 8pm.
  • This special event will be held at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's (OMSI) Empirical Theater.
  • Admission to this special event is $25 and includes the screening, presentation and reception at Theory Restaurant.
  • After the screening and presentation, Plympton will sign autographs and offer complimentary sketches to audience members.

Six Years After OregonSaves Launch, Workers Have Saved More than $200 Million for Retirement

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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SALEM, Ore., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oregon Retirement Savings Board and State Treasurer Tobias Read today announced that OregonSaves, the state's auto-enrollment retirement savings program, has reached a significant milestone—$200 million saved for retirement. The occasion coincides with the rollout of the program to Oregon's smallest businesses.

Key Points: 
  • SALEM, Ore., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oregon Retirement Savings Board and State Treasurer Tobias Read today announced that OregonSaves, the state's auto-enrollment retirement savings program, has reached a significant milestone—$200 million saved for retirement.
  • Launched in July 2017, OregonSaves became the nation's first state-based effort to address the retirement savings crisis by ensuring all private sector workers can save.
  • The program was designed for workers without access to a retirement plan like a 401(k) through their employer.
  • Early market research found that about half of Oregon's workforce (one million workers) lacked access to a workplace-based retirement savings plan and would be eligible to participate in OregonSaves.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Donates $100,000 across Four Local Environmental Organizations

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Earth Day 2023, OnPoint Community Credit Union has donated $100,000 to four nonprofit organizations that protect the Pacific Northwest's environment, natural resources and wildlife. This year's beneficiaries are The Nature Conservancy in Oregon, Ecotrust, Oregon Environment Council and SOLVE Oregon. The donation is part of OnPoint's Green Horizons effort, an initiative launched in April 2021 to empower members and employees to care for the planet. The initiative provides members with discounts on green vehicles and solar panels, partners with local environmental nonprofits, and offers employees telecommuting programs, volunteer opportunities and environmental education.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative provides members with discounts on green vehicles and solar panels, partners with local environmental nonprofits, and offers employees telecommuting programs, volunteer opportunities and environmental education.
  • "Addressing the effects of climate change starts at a local level to make a lasting impact," said Rob Stuart, President and CEO, OnPoint Community Credit Union.
  • In 2021 in particular, OnPoint pledged up to $250 to TNC for every approved electric or hybrid vehicle loan with OnPoint.
  • Community partners like OnPoint make our work possible," said Jana Gastellum, Executive Director, Oregon Environmental Council.

Intapp named gold winner in the Enterprise Product of the Year – Financial Software category by Best in Biz Awards

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intapp (NASDAQ: INTA), a leading provider of cloud software for the global professional and financial services industry, has been named the gold winner in the Enterprise Product of the Year – Financial Software category by Best in Biz Awards for DealCloud .

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intapp (NASDAQ: INTA), a leading provider of cloud software for the global professional and financial services industry, has been named the gold winner in the Enterprise Product of the Year – Financial Software category by Best in Biz Awards for DealCloud .
  • DealCloud is a complete deal, relationship, and pipeline management platform that enables firms to power their dealmaking process from strategy to origination to execution.
  • Best in Biz Awards is the only independent business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America.
  • “We’re honored to be recognized by Best in Biz Awards as the gold winner in the Enterprise Product of the Year – Financial Software category for DealCloud,” said Ben Harrison, President of Financial Services at Intapp.