Pittsburgh biz reporter joins Portland paper

Malia Spencer, who had covered technology, manufacturing and energy for the Pittsburgh Times, has moved cross country to cover banking, finance and startups for the Portland Business Journal.

Both papers are owned by American City Business Journals.

Spencer writes, “I got to Portland two weeks ago after a cross country trek from Pittsburgh, the city I have called home for the last four years.

“While in the Steel City I covered technology, manufacturing and most recently energy for our sister paper the Pittsburgh Business Times. I was brought to Portland to cover the startup scene here as well as banking and finance. I’m originally from the California Bay Area, so I am glad to be back on the Western side of the country — though my time out East was great.

“Since landing in my desk at the Business Journal’s downtown office, I’ve been trying to dive into the local scene and learn as much as possible.

“I’ve been in touch with a lot of folks already but like any good journalist I am looking for more. So, if you have a startup, invest in startups, run an accelerator, run a bank or are otherwise involved in the region’s technology, or banking and finance sectors I want to know you.”

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