U.S. working to remove Japanese beef import restrictions
The USDA is working with the new Japanese cabinet to try and remove restrictions limiting U.S. beef exports to Japan.
Portland firm sells out $2K razors
Portland-based Zafirro sold its entire inventory of $2000 sapphire razor blades over the weekend.
Lattice Semiconductor forecasts a sales drop
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. said it expects a drop in revenue of 4% from last quarter. This reverses its prior sales forecast of an increase of 5%.
Oregon unemployment ticks higher
Job cuts in Oregon government, primarily at school districts, have helped keep the state’s unemployment rate high. Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 9.6 percent in August, up slightly from 9.5 percent in July.
The customer is always right — and talkative
Customer’s expectations are at an all-time high and for a lot of people and a lot of companies, it is frightening. For years businesses have been able to get by treating people mediocre and still making the deal. They were able to hold a high gross profit all while having a low customer satisfaction number. Well not anymore.
SoloPower lands $9.6M investment round
SoloPower landed more than $9.6 million in capital funding, weeks after signing a lease for its new North Portland plant.
Harry & David set to exit bankruptcy today
After over five months under court protection, Harry & David is set to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy today.
Universities prepare for strike
Classified employees of the Oregon University System are set to take a strike vote this week.
High temperatures help Oregon wine harvest
A week of 90-degree temperatures following a wet spring means good news for Oregon wine growers.
New homes shrank in recession
For decades, the average size of new homes has been rising exponentially. However, the recession and housing crisis caused a sharp decline in average new housing sizes.