Oregon received $95M in federal bicycle funding
Oregon received more than $95 million in federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements between 1992 and 2009.
Oregon state government employment fell in 2012
The Oregon state government shed 500 jobs in 2012, including higher education.
Precision Castparts announces $750M share buyback
Precision Castparts third-quarter revenues jumped 13% after the company announced a $750 million share buyback program.
Sealy workers ask for help to keep North Portland factory open
Workers at the Sealy’s mattress plant in North Portland that is to close in March asked the Oregon Investment Council to pressure the factory’s owner to keep it open.
U.S. unemployment claims drop to 5-year low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment fell to the lowest level in five years last week.
Apple revenue falls short again, iPhone sales disappoint
Apple Inc missed revenue expectations for the third straight quarter after sales of its flagship iPhone came in below Wall Street’s targets.
Business accelerator mini-boom continues
New business accelerators sprout, underscoring their importance to the entrepreneurial ecosystem while raising questions about incubator success rates.
Pentagon lifts military’s ban on women in combat
Washington Post: Pentagon chief Leon Panetta is lifting the military’s ban on women serving in combat, opening many front-line positions.
Ikea expands globally
Huffington Post: Ikea plans to open 25 new outlets by 2020, boosted by net profits that grew 8% last year.
Portland gets first streetcar from United Streetcar contract
United Streetcar delivered the first of five long-delayed streetcars to Portland.