Apple CEO Tim Cook auctions off coffee date
PC Mag: Apple CEO Tim Cook is auctioning off 30 minutes to an hour of his time, with the top bid currently at $180,000.
Oregon tax increase plan flops
A Democratic bill to increase taxes on the wealthy flopped on the Oregon House floor.
Sylvan Forest Products gets military contract option
Portland’s Sylvan Forest Products was awarded a military contract option of up to $63.79 million.
TriQuint reports massive loss
TriQuint Semiconductor reported a $28 million quarterly loss.
Cabela’s coming to Tualatin
Outdoor outfitter Cabela’s plans to open a 100,000-square-foot store in Tualatin.
Dave’s Killer Bread announces new CEO
Dave’s Killer Bread announced that John Tucker will succeed Shobi Dahl as CEO. Tucker is currently president of Eugene-based Turtle Mountain.
SeQuential lands biofuel deals
Portland biodiesel producer SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel landed a waste cooking oil recycling agreement with numerous Seattle companies.
Technology meets the creative class
BY LINDA BAKER | OB EDITOR
The first WebVisions conference took place in Portland in 2001 and drew 150 people. Now the annual conference, aimed at exploring the future of the web, attracts about 1,200 people from around the world. Executive director Brad Smith speaks about the blurring of the line between techies and designers, and how this convergence will transform the business world.
Jantzen Beach reconstruction begins
A $60 million demolition and reconstruction project has begun at Jantzen Beach Center in Portland.
Willamette University entrepreneurial team competes
A team from Willamette University will participate in the California Dreamin’ entrepreneurship competition.