Health-benefit costs rise
The cost for businesses to buy health coverage for workers rose the most this year since 2005 and may reach $32,175 for a family in 2021. The average cost of a family policy is currently at $15,073.
Jeld-Wen shrinks bond issue, offers higher interest rates
Jeld-Wen Inc. plans to trim a junk bond issue and offer higher interest rates in order to attract more investors.
Eastern Oregon chemical weapons incineration closing
The Umatilla Chemical Depot will cease destroying chemical weapons in November, resulting in a loss of danger but also a loss of 650 jobs.
Year-round farmers market coming to Springfield
An indoor, year-round farmers market may be coming to Springfield, in an effort dubbed the Community Food Hub Project.
PDC mishandles Centennial Mills
The Portland Development Commission’s handling of Centennial Mills with LAB Holding, the firm chosen to develop the site, has been marked with confusion and finger-pointing. A conflict of interest may be to blame.
Oregon program gets national attention from Obama’s jobs bill
Part of President Obama’s $447 billion jobs bill aims to emulate an Oregon program called the Self-Employed Assistance Program.
State can’t quantify its contract spending
Oregon financial officers say they can’t quantify how much money the state spends on contracts awarded to private contractors.
Rising dairy prices affect local businesses
Rising dairy prices are impacting Oregon companies that use fresh milk and cream to make yogurt, ice cream and other products.
Oregon universities open with record international enrollment
Oregon universities expect a record number of international students this fall.
Hermiston business plans office in China
Hermiston-based irrigation technology company IRZ Consulting plans to open an office in China.