Vestas gets new CFO
Vestas Wind Systems is getting its third CFO in the past year.
Year: 2013
Keizer store fire causes $2M in damages
A fire at Men’s Wearhouse in Keizer caused an estimated $2 million in damages.
‘Project Nova’ could bring 200 jobs to Oregon
“Project Nova” is expected to be announced within the next few weeks.
Salem call center adds 150 jobs
Oregon’s new health insurance exchange will open a call center in Salem with 50 permanent jobs and 100 seasonal jobs.
Portland considered $80M incentives for Nike
Portland officials considered unprecedented financial incentives of $80 million to lure Nike to the South Waterfront District.
Spending on growth was Essential Health Clinic’s downfall
Essential Health Clinic shut its doors in Hillsboro and Tigard after providing free urgent care for 12 years.
Optimism in U.S. at six-year high
CNN.com: The number of Americans who say things are going well in the country has reached 50% for the first time in more than six years.
Senate approves PERS plan
The Oregon Senate approved a Democratic plan to cut PERS.
Portland’s Looptworks to make Dave Matthews Band t-shirts
Portland-based Looptworks will supply material for t-shirts for the Dave Matthews Band’s summer tour, one of the world’s top music attractions.
Amatuer video captures massive tornado
Reuters: An amateur video shows a massive tornado tearing through Mississippi.