Business support for nonprofits changes
We’ve charted the business community’s nonprofit support for the past four years, and this year we find support for board membership and earmarking profits for charities have decreased over the past year.
Oregon leads nation in food stamp use
While poverty has slowed, food stamp use continues to climb and Oregon leads the nation, 2011 census data shows.
TriQuint remains in iPhone 5
Communications chips from Hillsboro-based TriQuint Semiconductor are again in the iPhone 5.
Metro calls for Feds to study coal impacts
Metro councilors voted unanimously for a resolution that urges more federal study on the impact of proposed coal export terminals.
Oregon Investment Council pledges $225M
The Oregon Investment Council committed $225 million to two unusual investments.
SEC charges Oregon fund manager
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges against a Portland man for allegedly running a $37 million Ponzi scheme.
Zidell family reveals South Waterfront plan
The Zidell family has revealed their master plan for developing their property in Portland’s South Waterfront.
Salary only half of public employees’ compensation
Base salary makes up only half the total cost of compensation for Oregon public employees.
Oregon dam in the spotlight
Douglas County’s Galesville Dam plays a starring role in an upcoming Hollywood film.
Highlights from the OEN awards
The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network celebrates with an Academy Awards theme, praise for Oregon’s community-oriented start up scene, and zero female award nominees.