Port of Portland to export Fords
The Port of Portland will soon export vehicles to China for the first time.
Year: 2013
New Seasons raises property values in North Portland
A New Seasons-style grocery raises nearby property values about 20%, forcing affordable housing out of the neighborhood.
Southern and Central Oregon changing
Opinions in Southern and Central Oregon are getting closer to those in the Portland metro area, thanks to an influx of new residents and a diversifying economy.
Nike teams up with Poler
Nike announced a new apparel and footwear collaboration with Portland-based Poler.
Peter DeFazio criticizes environmental groups
Rep. Peter DeFazio says that opposition to his bill to increase timber harvests is coming from “radical groups.”
2013 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon announced
BY OB STAFF
Oregon Business magazine has named the fifth annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon. The rankings were revealed Wednesday night during an awards dinner and celebration at the Portland Hilton.
For Lego, rising affluence mean more play
Reuters: The Danish company become the world’s second-biggest toy maker as it clicks with fast-growing Asia and builds on its popular plastic bricks with video games and theme parks.
France approves ‘anti-Amazon’ bill
BBC: France has approved a bill to support independent bookstores against competition from online retailers.
Retailers pull Osama bin Laden costume
Huffington Post: An Osama bin Laden costume was pulled from Walmart stores and other retailers after complaints from the Sikh community.
Government shutdown weighs on Oregon’s economy
About one-third of Oregon’s 27,700 federal employees are likely to be furloughed due to the government shutdown.