Staffing & HR Acquisitions in Oregon

Vangst, a Denver-based cannabis hiring platform, has acquired GreenForce, an Oregon-based cannabis temporary staffing agency that also operates in Arizona. GreenForce founder Ryan Rosenfeld will join Vangst as Chief Business Officer as the acquisition expands Vangst's temporary staffing capabilities and regional footprint.

The Liberty Group, a portfolio company of The Halifax Group, has acquired Apartment Advantage, a Pacific Northwest apartment staffing and training provider. The deal expands Liberty's multifamily staffing footprint into the Portland, Oregon market and strengthens its presence in the Seattle area; terms were not disclosed.

Talent Group, a Houston-based IT staffing firm backed by Osceola Capital, has acquired EdgeLink, an IT staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The transaction combines Talent Group's platform and resources with EdgeLink's regional footprint (Portland, Denver, Salt Lake City) to expand capabilities, geographic reach, and service offerings.