SeQuential lands biofuel deals
Portland biodiesel producer SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel landed a waste cooking oil recycling agreement with numerous Seattle companies.
Year: 2013
Technology meets the creative class
BY LINDA BAKER | OB EDITOR
The first WebVisions conference took place in Portland in 2001 and drew 150 people. Now the annual conference, aimed at exploring the future of the web, attracts about 1,200 people from around the world. Executive director Brad Smith speaks about the blurring of the line between techies and designers, and how this convergence will transform the business world.
Jantzen Beach reconstruction begins
A $60 million demolition and reconstruction project has begun at Jantzen Beach Center in Portland.
Willamette University entrepreneurial team competes
A team from Willamette University will participate in the California Dreamin’ entrepreneurship competition.
Conservatives revolt against GOP health care bill
WASHINGTON POST: Rebellion by a large group of GOP lawmakers forced House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) to pull a bill he had pushed that would help people with pre-existing conditions buy into high-risk health insurance pools.
Google considers new data centers in The Dalles
Google is considering a major expansion of data centers in The Dalles.
SoloPower CEO says Portland factory has a chance
SoloPower CEO Rob Campbell said he’s working hard to attract capital and restart full operations at the company’s Portland manufacturing plant.
Brammo raises $4.5M
Southern Oregon electric motorcycle company Brammo raised another $4.5M in equity funding.
More than a third of Oregon counties have double-digit unemployment
Five years after the economic collapse, high unemployment continues to plague much of southern and central Oregon.
Chirpify nearing $2M in backing
Portland social commerce startup Chirpify is close to closing on $2 million in venture backing.