OSU impacts Portland
Oregon State University’s economic impact on Portland is growing rapidly.
Dosha owner called a Scrooge
Dosha Salon Spas owner Ray Motameni was named “Scrooge of the Year” by union workers.
Intel acquires InfiniBand
Intel acquired fabric technology company InfiniBand for $125 million in cash.
Democratic, Republican economic agendas put forth
The Legislature’s House Democratic and Republican caucuses have released their policy agendas for economic recovery and job creation. But between the divergence of those agendas, duration of the Legislature’s short, upcoming session, and partisan politics in an election year, the business community may wind up holding its breath.
Facebook asks for tax exemption
A lobbyist for Facebook told the Oregon Legislature that the company requires property tax exemption for its Prineville data center if it is to stay in Oregon.
Columbia River Crossing gets downsized
Columbia River Crossing officials suggested a new downsized plan for the bridge that could cut the price by $650 million.
Exporting LNG could spike price in U.S.
Exporting liquefied natural gas would raise prices for domestic consumers and businesses, a new study says.
Bamboo Sushi rated most sustainable restaurant
Portland’s Bamboo Sushi was rated the country’s most sustainable restaurant.
Hardware stores cater to flooded customers
Local hardware stores throughout Oregon are seeing a surge of customers as rain continues to pour down.
Oregon’s waves have potential
Waves and tidal currents off Oregon’s coast could generate over 60 terawatt hours of electricity each year.