Nike now must choose where to build in Oregon
Nike is actively exploring at least two locations for an upcoming expansion. They include a waterfront site near downtown Portland and a site near the company’s Beaverton headquarters.
Portland’s Carbon Audio gets national attention
Portland-based Carbon Audio’s wireless speaker for laptops and tablets received national attention from the New York Times.
Feds using forfeiture laws against pot growers
Federal authorities are using asset-forfeiture laws to seize money and property from people that exploit Oregon’s medical marijuana program.
Portland may speed up fluoride vote
Commissioner Randy Leonard wants to speed up a public vote on proposed water fluoridation in Portland from May 2014 to May 2013.
Eugene student housing market softens
After a surge in new student housing, the rental market in Eugene has softened, raising the issue of oversupply.
Economists predict moderate growth
Business economists foresee modest growth in 2013 helped by a rebound in housing.
Home sales, prices climb
Home sales slowed in November, but were still higher than a year ago.
Powerlist: colleges and universities
The Colleges & Universities Powerlist from our 2013 Power Book ranks institutions by fall 2012 FTE credit enrollment
Powerlist: financial planners and money managers
The Financial Planners & Money Managers Powerlist from our 2013 Power Book ranks financial planners and money managers by Oregon assets under management (AUM)
Powerlist: banks and credit unions
The Banks and Credit Unions Powerlists from our 2013 Power Book ranks banks by credit unions by 6/30/12 deposits