Salem budget forecast calls for cuts
A recent economic forecast indicates the city of Salem will have to trim $10.5 million over the next five years in order to maintain current levels of service.
Small business hiring stalls
Small business hiring stalled for a second month in Oregon in November, despite nationwide job gains.
Jive Software edges closer to IPO
Onetime Portland social networking company Jive Software is moving closer to an initial public offering by setting a price range for its shares at $8 to $10.
Occupy Portland park repair costs $85,850
Portland Parks and Recreation announced that it will cost at least $85,850 to repair the damage to Chapman and Lownsdale squares caused by Occupy Portland protesters.
Salem’s Hispanic economy grows
The number crunchers in the research division at the state’s employment department have come up with a very interesting snapshot of the growing Hispanic population in the Salem metro area, and its economic impact. Read more by Editor Robin Doussard.
Downtown Portland gets new name: Pioneer District
Portland’s downtown retail core is getting a new name: Pioneer District. Can simple rebranding help Portland’s retail outlook?
Asian solar firms eye Lane County
Another solar company, S-Energy, is checking out Lane County as a possible site for a solar plant.
Kettleman Bagel Co. bought by Einstein Noah
Colorado-based Einstein Noah Restaurant Group bought local Portland chain Kettleman Bagel Company for an undisclosed amount.
State Treasurer, U.S. Bank agree to reduce fees for unemployed
State Treasurer Ted Wheeler and U.S. Bank have reached an agreement to reduce fees on debit cards carrying unemployment and child-support payments.
Rackspace nearing $100M data center deal
Rackspace Hosting is close to finalizing plans for a $100 million data center near Boardman in Morrow County.