Jeld-Wen praises takeover deal
Jeld-Wen praised its completed takeover deal by Onex Corp., the Canadian firm that spent $871 million to revive the Oregon company.
Solar company expands in Portland despite iffy market
As large-scale solar projects are winding down in Oregon, REC Solar Inc. is expanding its commercial-scale business unit in Portland.
Leviton buys Obvius
New York-based electrical device maker Leviton Manufacturing Company purchased Obvius, a Portland company that makes hardware for collecting buildings’ energy usage data.
Naturally Advanced signs on with Carhartt
Portland-based Naturally Advanced Technologies signed a flax fiber development agreement with Carhartt for their work wear.
Willamette Valley families increasingly depend on emergency food assistance
One of every five families in the mid-Willamette Valley depends on food from an emergency pantry at least once each year.
Uranium mining may come to Oregon
Uranium has been found in dense enough concentrations in Oregon that Oregon Energy wants to mine it.
Portland businesses prepare for NBA lockout
Portland-area businesses brace for a financial blow as the NBA approaches the 100th day of its labor dispute.
Northwest farmers get creative with organic hops
Northwest farmers are working with researchers to discover new ways to grow hops organically.
Manufacturing expands in September
Manufacturing grew at a faster pace in September than previous months.
Oregon Business announces 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon
Based on the magazine’s widely regarded 100 Best Companies project, the nonprofit version was created to recognize a critical business sector that employs hundreds of thousands of workers.