Willamette University entrepreneurial team competes
A team from Willamette University will participate in the California Dreamin’ entrepreneurship competition.
Conservatives revolt against GOP health care bill
WASHINGTON POST: Rebellion by a large group of GOP lawmakers forced House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) to pull a bill he had pushed that would help people with pre-existing conditions buy into high-risk health insurance pools.
Google considers new data centers in The Dalles
Google is considering a major expansion of data centers in The Dalles.
SoloPower CEO says Portland factory has a chance
SoloPower CEO Rob Campbell said he’s working hard to attract capital and restart full operations at the company’s Portland manufacturing plant.
Brammo raises $4.5M
Southern Oregon electric motorcycle company Brammo raised another $4.5M in equity funding.
More than a third of Oregon counties have double-digit unemployment
Five years after the economic collapse, high unemployment continues to plague much of southern and central Oregon.
Chirpify nearing $2M in backing
Portland social commerce startup Chirpify is close to closing on $2 million in venture backing.
Portland Farmers’ Market unintentionally becomes business incubator
The founders of the Portland Farmer’s Market never set out to be a business incubator, yet that is exactly what has happened.
Downtown Silverton adapts
Downtown Silverton businesses are busy launching, expanding and changing locations.
Portland unemployment falls to 7.7 percent
Portland’s unemployment rate fell to 7.7% in March, gaining 2,900 jobs.