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Breaking the Glass Ceiling: How Women are Advancing in the Tech Industry

Only 25% of workers in the tech sector are women.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There has been a growing drive in recent years to shatter the glass ceiling and boost the representation of female achievement in the tech sector.

Lack of representation is one of the main problems because it can be hard for women to find mentors and role models.

Modern Business: The Truth About Resumes

A single mistake can be quite costly.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are a few core facts about resumes that every student, job applicant, and mid-career adult should know. Consider the following points before you create or edit a resume.

Hiring agents are basically looking for two things in the Education section of a resume.

Best Practices for Cloud Security and Compliance

Not all cloud providers offer the same data security or compliance.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In today's digital age, ensuring that your business data is kept secure and compliant is more important than ever.

Businesses need to understand what best practices they should be following when it comes to cloud security and compliance.

Gasoline in Oregon Drops Below $4 a Gallon

National Average Drops Below Year-Ago Price

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - For the first time since Feb. 23, the Oregon average for regular unleaded has dropped below $4 a gallon. Gas prices continue to fall in all 50 states again this week.

Lower crude oil prices, lackluster demand for gas, and growing gasoline stocks are the major drivers.

6 Crucial Business Travel Tips

Effective business travel requires proper research and planning.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Business travel is an essential business aspect.

Traveling for business allows you to network with other industry professionals while meeting new people and connecting with prospective customers.

Can we say FENTANYL ATTACK rather than Fentanyl Awareness?

Michael DeLeon may not realize it, but he is "attacking" fentanyl head on and is the terminator.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Approximately ten years ago, I met Michael DeLeon, founder of Steered Straight, an organization to educate youth on the dangers of drug use.

As time went on, it became evident to me that DeLeon did not just talk the talk -- he had walked the walk.

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Fuels the Opioid Epidemic Creating New Addiction! Outrage?

Prescription opioids remain a critical element of the larger opioid epidemic.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Over the years, I have had the privilege of forging a wonderful professional relationship with Ed Thompson, President of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.

I have attended FDA meetings with him -- one was the approval the highly addictive and criminally marketed, OxyContin for children.

Why You Must Have Your Finances in Order Before Opening a Business

Your great idea plus stable finances equal a great chance of success.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Hoping to start a company that's built to last? Well, that all begins with keeping your finances in order. You'd be very surprised to find out how many businesses struggle, and even fail at times, with finances.

Not being organized with your funds can lead to a lot of unnecessary issues.

3 Factors That Influence the Cost of Going to College

Take your time to look carefully at all of your options.

(SALEM, Ore.) - It’s no secret that going to college is often an expensive and time-consuming endeavor. People spend tens of thousands of dollars on getting the right education in locations around the globe.

However, most consider this expense to be well worth the results, as a degree can also lead to new career opportunities, and a better quality of life in the long-term.

6 Benefits of Clinical Trial Software

The medical industry is constantly trying to find a way to help people.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In the past years, diseases have sprouted faster than medical experts can find a way to treat them.

It's not lost in the field of medicine that there are still debilitating illnesses today like AIDS and ALS that don't have a cure.