The power of branding
Snappy marketing and logos help new business models appeal to the teen and young adult markets.
Economic stability of Oregon families falls
The economic stability of Oregon families has fallen into the bottom 10 nationally.
Facebook discloses Prineville power use
Facebook released data on its total power consumption, including electricity use at its Prineville data center.
Lawyer blasts bankrupt HemCon
Portland lawyer Jody Stahancyk bought nearly 30% of the first round of shares HemCon Medical Technologies, and is furious about the way the company’s bankruptcy was handled.
Hanjin returns to Port of Portland
After a monthlong hiatus, the first Hanjin Shipping vessel will return to the Port of Portland this weekend.
Agilyx names new CEO and CFO
Tigard-based waste-to-energy company Agilyx named a new CEO and CFO, amid considerations of an initial public offering.
Local food website coming to Portland
San Francisco startup Good Eggs is planning to expand its service to Portland. The website aims to be the Etsy for local food.
Medford stores expect boost from new Walmart
Merchants in Medford’s South Gateway area are gearing up for more customers when a new Super Walmart opens there in mid-August.
Oregon earthquake coming, OSU report says
The probability of a major earthquake in Oregon in the next 50 years could range as high as 40%, Oregon State University scientists say.
New tech spurs growth of food processor
An embrace of a new food processing technology has led to quick growth and job creation for Pressure Safe, a spin-off company of Morasch Meats, a family-owned meat processing and packaging business based in Wood Village.