Same sex couples in Washington go on wedding spree
CBS News: Same-sex couples in Washington state began reciting wedding vows at events across the state Sunday, the first day they could marry after the state’s gay marriage law took effect.
Beyoncé signs $50M Pepsi Deal
New York Times: A $50 million deal between Pepsi and Beyoncé Knowles could be a sign of what’s to come for celebrity endorsements.
Kitzhaber calls special legislative session for Nike expansion
Gov. John Kitzhaber called legislators to a Dec. 14 special session to allow Nike to make a major expansion in exchange for assurances over Oregon’s tax rate.
New Seasons Market names new CEO
New Season Market named Wendy Collie its new CEO and President. She begins Jan. 2.
If Hillary Clinton runs in 2016, Republicans won’t have a chance, Newt Gingrich says
Huffington Post: If Secretary of State Hillary Clinton runs for president in 2016, Newt Gingrich says the Republican party would be “incapable of competing at that level.”
Portland company Tyfone wins backing from CIA’s investment arm
Portland-based mobile payments company Tyfone landed investment from In-Q-Tel, the CIA’s venture capital group.
Eugene-Springfield companies network on Silicon Shire website
An online directory of Eugene-Springfield technology companies called the Silicon Shire is beginning to show results.
Oregon pushes for pollution-reporting mandate for fuel providers
Oregon’s Legislature is looking to reduce greenhouse gases from cars and trucks with a new pollution-reporting mandate for fuel providers.
OHSU reports increase in patents and partnerships
Oregon Health & Science University issues 33 patents in the last year, and made $12.8 million worth of industry-sponsored research agreements.
Eugene company makes emergency shelters
Eugene-based Western Shelter Systems makes portable tent shelters to help everyone from aid workers to military command posts.