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Why Portland is a Great Destination for IT Professionals

by EdgeLink on November 27, 2018 in EdgeLink Oregon

 

It’s no wonder that Portland topped Forbes’ list of best places for businesses and careers across the nation.  Since 2010, Portland has grown by over 60,000 residents, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Between rising household incomes and a low state unemployment rate (just 3.5%), the city is one of a kind. Aptly […]

 

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EdgeLink Prepares for Growth and Moves to New Portland Offices

by Jeff Miller on June 6, 2016 in EdgeLink Happenings, EdgeLink Oregon

 

EdgeLink, a leading employment agency in the technology industry, will be saying farewell to their old offices on June 3rd and will be relocating to a more spacious suite in downtown Portland. Part of the next phase in their growth strategy, EdgeLink’s new and larger headquarters will be conducive to outward expansion as their personalized […]

 

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Strategies for Building a World Class Tech Team: Lessons from Portland Startup Week

by Mark Schacter on February 16, 2015 in EdgeLink Oregon, Start-up Hiring Strategy

 

The Portland Startup scene is thriving, and EdgeLink is excited to be involved with the entrepreneurs and business leaders who are celebrating this growth. On February 5, EdgeLink’s Direct Hire Services Manager, Mark Schacter, hosted a panel of experts at the Portland Startup Week event, discussing “Strategies for Building a World-Class Tech Team.”

 

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EdgeLink Conducts Student Mock Interviews at Epicodus

by EdgeLink on January 13, 2015 in EdgeLink Charity, EdgeLink Oregon, Uncategorized

 

EdgeLink regularly encourages its employees to get involved in the local community, so when I first heard about an opportunity to conduct mock interviews at Epicodus, I jumped at the chance to volunteer. Located in Portland, Oregon, Epicodus offers a four-month, hands-on course on programming. Class instructors immerse students in a number of cutting-edge programming […]

 

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A Wrap On Portland Startup Weekend

by Mark Schacter on December 2, 2014 in EdgeLink Oregon

 

EdgeLink is proud to be a returning sponsor for The Portland Startup Weekend, a semi-annual event where over 100 entrepreneurs compete in an innovative, synergetic environment to build startups from the ground up. The recent Portland Startup Weekend event, which took place on November 14-16, provided designers, developers, and other skilled business people the opportunity […]

 

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