Oregon Convention Center spruces up
The Oregon Convention Center added two local coffee shops and an outdoor plaza.
Port of Portland tonnage up
The Port of Portland handled 13.4 million tons of cargo in 2011, its third-best year ever.
AFSCME backs Jefferson Smith
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 189 endorsed state Rep. Jefferson Smith for Portland mayor.
Boeing profits jump 20 percent
Boeing’s fourth-quarter profits jumped 20% as it delivered more planes.
J.C. Penney simplifies pricing
J.C. Penney is permanently marking down all of its merchandise and getting rid of hundreds of sales.
Oregon executive to lead tourism board
Travel Oregon’s CEO will be leading President Obama’s U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory board.
Treasurer calls for economic development powerhouse
Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler is gathering support for his plan to consolidate state business assistance programs.
Communities estimate flood cleanup costs
Oregon officials have until the end of the week to come up with flood cleanup cost estimates to apply for federal aid.
Umpqua Bank bars class actions
Umpqua Bank has joined other financial services firms in barring customers from filing class-action lawsuits.
Startup tracks down stolen bikes
A Portland-based startup called BikeTrak helps bicycle owners track down their stolen bikes using GPS.