Ryno Motors to roll out microcycles in 2014
Beaverton’s Ryno Motors plans to roll out its one-wheeled electric vehicles in 2014, and customers can get in line with a $150 refundable deposit.
Year: 2013
Ag boosts Oregon’s economy
Agriculture accounts for 15% of Oregon’s economic activity, according to a new report from 1000 Friends of Oregon.
First Cover Oregon deadline here
The first deadline for Cover Oregon applicants seeking financial help is here.
Puppet Labs hires Skype’s CFO
Portland startup Puppet Labs hired Skype’s chief financial officer Bill Koefoed to be its new CFO.
Portland wants to move R2DT into warehouse
Portland hopes to move the Right 2 Dream Too homeless camp into a warehouse.
Twitter names first female board member
Reuters: Twitter Inc named Marjorie Scardino, former chief executive of publishing company Pearson, to its board on Thursday.
U.S. fast food workers strike
BBC: Fast-food workers across the US are staging a 24-hour strike in protest at low wages, organizers say.
Oregon names 20 ‘worst charities’
The Oregon Department of Justice revealed its annual list of 20 “worst charities” that spend less than 35% of the money they raise on their cause.
World Cup boosts Adidas’ Portland HQ
Adidas’ North American headquarters is buzzing with excitement for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil.
SE Portland ‘Goat Blocks’ to get apartments, retail
Vancouver-based Killian Pacific intends to construct apartments, retail space, a parking garage and plazas on the Southeast Portland site known for its goats.