Developer eyes property near UO
Demand for new University of Oregon student housing is soaring, as a developer considers building a 12-story apartment tower near campus.
PERS to announce employer contribution rates
Oregon’s Public Employee Retirement System Board is set to approve employer contribution rates.
100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon 2012
Our 4th annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon project celebrates great workplaces in the nonprofit sector. Nearly 5,000 employees and volunteers from 169 nonprofits statewide participated in this year’s survey.
Building trend lines
This year marks the fourth annual survey to determine the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon. With four years and the responses of 22,000 nonprofit worker surveys under our belt, we can now see trend lines taking shape.
Portland’s economy grows
Portland’s economy expanded faster than normal in July, topping the rest of the state, according to a University of Oregon index.
Manufacturing jobs a social equalizer
Portland’s manufacturing jobs pay more, and offer economic equity for minorities.
Canola fight pits organic foodies against biofuel advocates
The Willamette Valley’s controversy over growing canola for biofuel is creating a conflict between producers of organic foods and renewable energy.
PGE pays to repair botched solar installation
Portland General Electric will pay $1 million to repair fire hazards in a solar rooftop installed through a ProLogis partnership.
Capital One cuts Tigard jobs
Capital One expects to cut 217 jobs in its Tigard collections department by 2013.
PeaceHealth cuts Lane County jobs
Through restructuring, PeaceHealth has cut at least 130 jobs from its Lane County operations in the past year.