Nike announces support for gay marriage in Oregon
Nike donated $280,000 to the campaign to overturn Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Year: 2013
Proposed Burnside Bridgehead office gets crowdfunded
A creative office development proposed at the Burnside Bridgehead by Guerrilla Development Co. has reached its crowdfunding goal.
Christmas tree slump subsides
Northwest Christmas tree growers are emerging from a seven-year slump.
Video game company opens Portland office
San Francisco-based online gaming company Kixeye opened an office in Portland.
Oregon unemployment tax rates to drop
Tax rates employers pay for unemployment insurance will fall in 2014 for the first time in three years.
Indow Windows completes $2.6M funding round
Indow Windows completed a $2.6 million funding round as it prepares to expand nationally.
Oregon farmer sues over raw milk
An Oregon milk producer filed a lawsuit to overturn the ban on advertising raw unpasteurized milk for sale.
80 is the new 60 for retirement
New York Post: Many older workers have majorly underestimated their financial needs in retirement and are being forced to stay in the workforce.
NAFTA boosts Oregon ag
Oregon agricultural exports to Mexico and Canada have risen immensely since NAFTA took effect.
Laughing Planet plans major expansion
Portland’s Laughing Planet Cafe plans an expansion campaign that will add six locations in the next year.