Women help power startup scene
Oregon’s startup landscape features a growing number of female entrepreneurs and investors. Managing editor Linda Baker reports on a new generation of women-founded companies.
PDX coalition launches state’s largest rooftop solar project
A new project of rooftop solar panels in NE Portland will become Oregon’s largest residential solar energy project.
SoloPower, SolarWorld “likely to struggle”
SoloPower and SolarWorld were named among six companies likely to struggle in 2012.
Walmart tries Oregon City again
Walmart is proposing to build a small grocery store in Oregon City, after unsuccessfully trying to build a big box store a decade ago.
More flights to Coos Bay
SeaPort Airlines plans to increase service between North Bend/Coos Bay and Portland during the peak summer travel season.
PDX mayor keeps streetcar plan on track
Although a Lake Oswego councilor blocked plans for a streetcar connection to Portland, Mayor Sam Adams says Portland’s side of the plan is still a go.
Central Oregon businesses embrace biodiesel
Many Central Oregon businesses are turning to biodiesel to ensure their distribution methods are environmentally friendly.
Keen CEO talks up domestic manufacturing at White House
Keen Footwear CEO James Curleigh was part of a group of business leaders who met with President Obama to discuss keeping jobs in America.
Companies lay off holiday workers
Unemployment benefit applications spiked last week when companies let go of thousands of holiday workers.
Oregon economy slipping again
Although the United States economy has seen a recent uptick, Oregon’s economy is still slipping.