Oregon ranks No. 14 for locavores
A family farm advocacy group released the 2012 Locavore Index, with Oregon coming in at No. 14.
Sharron brothers push forest biomass
Brothers Chris and Francis Sharron are partners in the recent push for forest biomass energy in Oregon.
Ensequence adds $26M in backing
Ensequence raised an additional $26 million to expand its interactive TV business.
Naturally Advanced partners with Lenzing Group
Portland-based Naturally Advanced Technologies teamed up with Lenzing Group to blend fibers for high-performance fabrics.
Mercy Corps sponsors Gaza Strip Startup Weekend
Portland-based Mercy Corps backed a mobile prescription reminder app in the Gaza Strip as part of a Startup Weekend.
New co-housing community bucks market trends
Cully Grove in Northeast Portland is one of the few and new for-sale multifamily projects under construction, and other alternative housing types are on the rise in Portland.
Portland’s Galleria expected to draw big buyer
Portland’s Galleria building is for sale, and expected to attract a big-time buyer after landing a long-term lease with Target.
Coal export company promises $400M impact
Ambre Energy says the proposed Morrow Pacific coal export project could bring nearly $400 million worth of economic impact.
Pacific Natural Foods to lease Wilsonville space
Pacific Natural Foods plans to lease 302,765 square feet at a former Nike distribution center in Wilsonville, the largest Portland-area lease for an existing building in 10 years.
Columbia Biogas signs on PacifiCorp
Columbia Biogas and PacifiCorp signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for a planned waste-to-power plant in NE Portland.