Oregon tech sector adding jobs
A survey of technology leaders shows that many of Oregon’s tech companies plan to increase hiring over the next year, but still struggle to find talent.
Year: 2013
Columbia Sportswear introduces TurboDown
Columbia Sportswear revealed a line of jackets with TurboDown, a material the company calls a more affordable alternative to down insulation.
Wal-Mart’s Black Friday to start earlier than ever
Yahoo: WalMart’s Black Friday deal bonanza starts earlier than ever this year, at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Somalia gets first fiber optic link
Reuters: African fiber optic company Liquid Telecom has delivered a broadband Internet cable to Somalia’s doorstep.
Growing family business
Produced by the Oregon Business marketing department
When the Portland-based manufacturing company Glass Alchemy, Ltd. was first nominated for an Oregon State University Austin Family Business Excellence in Family Business award in 2004, husband-and-wife team Henry Grimmett and Susan Webb-Grimmett, were honored and optimistic about their chances of winning.
Amazon, Postal Service to deliver on Sundays
Bloomberg: Amazon.com and the U.S. Postal Service are teaming up to offer Sunday delivery.
Many employers don’t know about new Oregon veterans law
A majority of Oregon’s 300,000 veterans work for private employers, and some are unaware of a new law. The law, passed in April, suggests private employers give vets Veterans Day off with or without pay.
Oregon project works to add minority teachers
TeachOregon is helping Oregon school districts hire minority teachers to reflect changing student demographics.
Central Oregon golf courses have odd year
Central Oregon’s golf industry has struggled since 2007, but experienced a modestly successful 2013 season.
Portland getting gigabit internet slowly
The Portland area is getting fiber internet building by building.