Frontier expands broadband in rural Oregon
Frontier Communications spent $49 million upgrading the Oregon communications network it acquired from Verizon in 2010.
Cash mob benefits Tillamook business
The Tillamook Area Chamber’s first “cash mob” pumped $518.56 into Anderson Florists, a downtown business.
Schnitzer Steel’s profits fall, yet sales jump
Portland-based Schnitzer Steel Industries’ profit fell during the second quarter, but sales jumped 23%.
Planar’s sales drop
Hillsboro-based Planar Systems’ latest quarterly financial results came in substantially below targets, sending investors running.
Oregon economy improving
Economic activity in Oregon strengthened again in February, according to a University of Oregon index.
Erickson Air-Crane cuts IPO price target
Erickson Air-Crane cut the share price of its pending stock offering by nearly half.
OHSU operating income $9M over budget
Oregon Health & Science University reported $36 million in operating income, $9 million more than anticipated.
‘Lollipop’ syndrome can derail managers
Remember that other people are motivated, not by your values, but by their values. Respect other people’s behavior and decisions as being illustrations of their values. Once you stop judging and condemning, and start respecting and listening, you’ll be far more effective, says leadership expert Tom Cox.
First two net zero buildings certified
Less than a year after the new Net Zero Building Certification program launched, two buildings earned the designation, including one in Oregon.
AES could bring big batteries to Oregon’s grid
AES Energy Storage plans to offer its battery storage technology to Portland General Electric.