Questions linger on pricey toxic cleanup
Environmental officials are quick to assert that Oregon’s most expensive publicly funded cleanup is not failing from an environmental perspective. But from a real estate perspective, the $55 million cleanup of the former McCormick & Baxter creosote factory in North Portland has created complications.
The Dalles sees payoff in a decade of steady effort
After about a decade of slow but steady growth, The Dalles continues to pursue a balanced model of development: gentrifying the area’s downtown with wine bars, cafés and streetscape improvements while also preserving industrial land necessary to attract employment.
Portland home to chicken-sitting business
Portland is home to what may be the nation’s first chicken-sitting business: Just Us Hens.
Oregon Business ranks top 3
Oregon Business has been named one of the top three small business-to-business publications in the nation by the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
Prices for farm products increase
Farmers have been getting more for their goods. The July 2011 price index for all farm products was up 31% over 2010, with crops up 41% and livestock up 18%.
Oregon economic indicators as of June 2011
All “latest” numbers are for June 2011 unless otherwise noted. Latest Month Previous Month Previous Year Annual Change EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS LISTINGS Total employment State of Oregon, thousands (July) 1,824.8 1,811.4 1,785.4 2.2% Total unemployment State of Oregon, thousands (July) 189.5 194.3 210.6 -10.0% Unemployment rate Ore. civilian labor force, seasonally adjusted (July) 9.5% 9.4% 10.7% … Read more
Private sector shapes education reform
Oregon’s business community scored a triumph in education reform this session, an effort that spotlights how the private sector — sometimes controversially — is shaping education reform and funding.
Carpenters union attacks wage fraud
As jobs remain tight, competition stays fierce and Hispanic labor grows, a carpenters union attacks fraud in the construction industry with controversial tactics.
Ashland’s new age economy
From Jackson Wellsprings to Pacific Domes, businesses built to serve a higher purpose and make a buck are moving into Ashland.
Powerlist: Staffing firms
This month’s powerlist ranks staffing firms by full-time staff in Oregon.