FTC shuts down global pyramid scheme
USA Today: The Federal Trade Commission and three state attorneys general shut down Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing for being a global pyramid scheme that rewards people for recruiting others.
Year: 2013
Oregon could soon legalize pot
Oregon is seen as a prime candidate for legalizing marijuana in 2016.
Oregon agriculture lagging
Oregon agriculture is lagging behind other Western states, says a State Board of Agriculture report.
Truffle lovers descend on Eugene
The eighth annual Oregon Truffle Festival drew everyone from foodies to local businesspeople to Eugene.
Developers bought up Bend residential lots
Several developers have bought up more than 900 Bend residential lots that were left undeveloped after the housing market crash.
Oregon awards farm-to-school grants
The Oregon Department of Education awarded 11 school districts $189,140 in farm-to-school and school-garden grants.
I-5 exits get more diverse businesses
Businesses within 1/4-mile of Interstate 5 account for a good portion of the state’s workforce.
Adventist Health in Hillsboro joins provider network
Adventist Health center in Hillsboro is the newest partner in EHE International, a network of preventive health providers for businesses.
Small Oregon mill finds its niche
Elk Creek Forest Products in Independence found its industry niche with secondary manufacturing.
Dreamliner: no fault found with battery
BBC News: Airline safety inspectors have found no faults with the battery used on Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, Japan’s transport ministry has said. The battery was initially considered the likely source of problems on 787s owned by two Japanese airlines.