New Jersey banning gay conversion therapy
Reuters: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed into a law a measure that prevents therapists from counseling gay and lesbian children to change their sexual orientation.
Year: 2013
Budweiser number one beverage behind ER visits
CBS: Budweiser is the number one beverage behind alcohol-related emergency room visits.
Farms turn to ‘naturally grown’ label instead of organic
AP: Small farms are increasingly labeling their products “Certified Naturally Grown” instead of “organically grown” to avoid federal charges.
New construction changing OSU
Major construction at Oregon State University is giving the college an upgrade.
Jama Software closes on $13M funding round
Portland-based Jama Software closed its first round of venture capital at $13 million.
Starbucks brings prototype store to Portland
Starbucks chose Portland as the site for one of its new store designs made out of renovated shipping containers.
Oregon nurseries recovering
Two Legislative measures are helping Oregon’s nursery industry rebound.
Washington liquor theft rises after privatization
A sudden big rise in Washington liguor thefts was a side effect of the state’s privatization.
Brewing cluster grows in Eugene neighborhood
A growing number of breweries and wineries are boosting Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood.
Swift Collective acquires Saeger Media Group
Portland-based digital-focused public relations agency Swift Collective acquired Saeger Media Group, to form a digital communications agency named Swift.