Housing market steady
Lane County’s housing market is showing improvement over a year ago despite being flat in November.
Year: 2013
Hydrogen squeezed from stone
BBC: Scientists from the University of Lyon have discovered a new way to split hydrogen gas from water, using rocks.
Light bulb ban to take effect
CNN: Light bulb manufacturers will cease making traditional 40 and 60-watt light bulbs — the most popular in the country — at the start of 2014.
Jim Boeddeker Named EDCO Venture Catalyst Manager
BEND, OR – December 18, 2013 – Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim Boeddeker as Venture Catalyst Manager, replacing Jim Coonan in the role, effective December 23, 2013.
Study finds drugs in our drinking water
New Republic: According to a national study, drugs are found in our water supply in higher amounts than anticipated.
Oregon has eight tech IPOs in the pipeline
Eight Oregon companies are considering initial public offerings, according to a new report by CB Insights.
Oregon last in health insurance sign-ups
Only 44 Oregonians were able to sign up for private health insurance through Cover Oregon in October and November, making Oregon last in the country.
OSU ag enrollment grows
Oregon State University’s agriculture college is attracting record enrollment.
Former Evergreen employees file suit
Former Evergreen International Aviation employees have filed suit against the company after it scaled back operations.
Portland recovering while rural Oregon lags
At the Oregon Business Plan Leadership Summit, business leaders expressed concern that rural Oregon is being left out of the state’s economic recovery.