Sales of Amazon’s kindle increase, Apple’s iPad drops
Apple’s share of tablet market drops to 57 percent, while Amazon’s jumps to 14 percent.
On the scene: Emerging energy solutions
In the past, picturing alternative energy solutions might have conjured up images of a VW bus running on vegetable oil reclaimed from local fast food joints. Now, especially in the Northwest, new energy solutions are so much more.
Portland unveils export plan
Portland business leaders released a new plan to double the region’s exports in five years, creating up to 113,000 jobs.
Harry & David sales up after bankruptcy
Harry & David’s 2011 holiday sales were up after a feeble 2010 season pushed the company to declare bankruptcy.
EnerG2 opens Albany plant
Energy storage company EnerG2 opened a new manufacturing facility in Albany.
Oregon union members sue state
Five Oregon state workers filed a federal class-action lawsuit over a new employee wellness program.
Oregon breeds complex hops
Oregon hop growers are developing complex, specialty hops to cater to the state’s craft brewers.
Damascus nursery files for bankruptcy
Damascus-based Leo Gentry Wholesale Nursery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Jobless claims drop
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits in Oregon dropped last week by 3,831, the second-biggest drop in the U.S.
Payroll tax deal reached
Negotiators reached an agreement on legislation to renew a payroll tax cut that will affect 160 million workers.