Real estate heirs locked in a bitter feud
Heirs of influential Portland real estate developer Tom Moyer are in a bitter feud over his granddaughter Vanessa Sturgeon’s handling of the business empire.
Oregon jobless rate remains steady
Oregon’s jobless rate remained at 9.5% in October, compared to 9.6% in September. This is still a half point above the national average of 9% in October.
Portland pop-up shops kick off holiday season
Portland’s downtown pop-up shop program that pairs local artists with vacant storefront space is in its third year.
Kitzhaber calls for renewable energy tax credit extension
Gov. John Kitzhaber joined a coalition of governors asking Congress to extend the Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit for at least four years.
Occupy Portland joins nationwide N17 protests
Occupy Portland demonstrators joined other Occupy movements across the nation in N17 protests. They plan to occupy banks and other financial institutions.
Starbucks moving Tazo Tea from Portland to Kent, Wash.
Starbucks Corp. is moving Tazo Tea from Portland to Kent, Wash. as part of an effort to consolidate manufacturing facilities.
Intel backs Urban Airship
Intel established a $100 million “AppUp Fund” to invest in mobile companies, including push notification startup Urban Airship.
Reser’s Fine Foods buys Orval Kent
Beaverton-based Reser’s Fine Foods bought competitor Orval Kent, the company’s second acquisition in two months.
Brammo wins Popular Science award
Brammo Inc. won a “Best of What’s New” award from Popular Science magazine for the Empulse electric sport motorcycle.
Merkley introduces bill to help small businesses
Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a bill that would reduce the wait time for small businesses in hard-hit communities to benefit from federal aid.