LinkedIn classifies Bend as in the Eugene area

  • Associated Press
  • Monday, April 25, 2016 10:57am
  • Business

BEND, Ore. — Professionals in Bend have found that the online networking website LinkedIn classifies their businesses as in the Eugene area, not its own place.

The Bulletin reported that the two cities are divided not just by more than a two hour drive, but by different labor markets. Economists define the two cities as in separate metropolitan statistical areas.

Real estate agent Greg Fischer, of Bend, says he contacted LinkedIn about fixing the issue, but was told by a customer service representative that it’s a problem with the geocoding system, which is provided by another company.

LinkedIn did not respond to requests for comment.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.