Helium shortage affects businesses
Pipeline problems and plant maintenance have slowed production of helium since May, affecting Oregon businesses.
Oregon foreclosure filings stabilize
Oregon and Portland-area foreclosures have stabilized after a volatile 2011 when the monthly metro filings ranged from 1,100 to 2,000.
Brammo closes on $13M
Brammo closed on the first $13 million of a planned $45 million funding round.
Oregon improves as place to do business
Oregon climbed nine places to number 18 on CNBC’s annual list of top states for doing business.
Cloudability raises $8.7M
Portland startup Cloudability landed $8.7 million in investment backing and plans to double the number of its employees.
Hazelnut industry rebounds
Blight nearly ruined Oregon’s hazelnut industry a few years ago, but the industry managed to rebound.
Puralytics sees strong demand
Beaverton-based Puralytics’ new water purification system SolarBag is in high demand.
How to listen to complaints as a CEO
The business owner or CEO is the inevitable recipient of problems, complaints, and suggestions. The tide of them can feel overwhelming. Here’s the three-stage “Listen – Redirect – Empower” formula Tom Cox teaches to CEOs (and managers) on how to handle complaints and suggestions most effectively.
Oregon beef industry weathers rising costs
Thanks to current high beef prices, regional management practices, relatively temperate weather and potatoes, Oregon’s beef producers stand to gain from the national drought.
Oregon unemployment benefits rise
Oregonians who file for unemployment insurance benefits on or after July 1 will receive slightly more in payments.