Komen revises funding decision
After severe backlash, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Foundation announced it would revise a new policy that barred the organization from funding Planned Parenthood.
The Joinery turns waste into briquettes
Portland B Corp The Joinery bought a $30,000 machine that turns sawdust into wood briquettes for burning.
Iberdrola Renewables agrees to stay in Portland for $1,155,000
Portland offered a $1,155,000 grant to Iberdrola Renewables to keep its North American headquarters in the city for at least seven years.
Environmental groups propose timber plan
A coalition of environmental groups is proposing a plan to replace federal forest payments to Oregon communities.
Budget at forefront of 2012 legislative session
The first task of Oregon’s 2012 legislative session was to rebalance the two-year state budget.
EthicsPoint sold to private equity firm
Lake Oswego-based compliance software maker EthicsPoint has been sold to a private equity firm.
Facebook IPO filing reveals details of the company
The 197-page prospectus that Facebook filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is filled with numbers and details about the company.
Business accelerators grow outside Portland
Business incubators are all the rage in Portland. Now tech accelerators are spreading around the state. Managing editor Linda Baker reports on Oregon’s accelerator fever.
Jobless claims fall
New unemployment benefit claims fell more than expected last week, signaling strong growth for the nationwide jobs market.
Super Bowl ads target smartphone users
Super Bowl advertisers are reaching out to consumers on their “second screens” of tablets and smartphones.