Prius C the greenest car
Sustainable Business Oregon: The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranked the Prius C the greenest car for 2013.
Year: 2013
Subway faces social media criticism
AP: Subway is facing widespread criticism after a man posted a photo to the fast food chain’s Facebook page with a footlong sandwich next to a tape measure indicating 11 inches.
Oregon gets $226M health exchange grant
Oregon was awarded a $226 million grant from the federal government for its health insurance exchange.
Oregon venture capital down
Venture capital investment in Oregon fell almost 50% last year to $124 million.
Crater Lake could get sister park in China
Crater Lake National Park officials are working with Chinese officials to create a sister-park agreement with Mount Wuyi World Heritage and Cultural Site in Fujian Province.
Oregon City to get bicycle tourism center
Oregon City’s vacant Amtrak Station is getting turned into a bicycle tourism center.
TE Connectivity plans Wilsonville layoffs
Wilsonville’s fifth-largest employer, TE Connectivity, plans a dozen layoffs this month, with more to come.
NEEA works to raise efficiency standards
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is working on building an energy-efficient green home that is still affordable for most buyers.
Portland commissioner proposes sick leave rule
Commissioner Amanda Fritz proposed a mandated sick leave rule for Portland businesses.
Pacific Continental rebounds
Profits at Pacific Continental Bank’s parent corporation more than doubled in 2012 compared to 2011.