After investigating a recent E. coli outbreak traced to Oregon-grown strawberries, state agriculture officials discovered that the resale of produce at farmers’ markets is much more prevalent than previously thought.
Royal Caribbean’s Springfield call center is adding 100 jobs, welcome news in a county with more than 17,000 people out of work.
Mentor Graphics Corp. beat earnings expectations with a second-quarter profit of $4.3 million.
With state tax incentives for installing solar energy systems mostly gone, commercial solar companies are being forced to shift their strategies for the Oregon market.
On one of his twice yearly visits to the Adidas America headquarters, CEO Herbert Hainer discussed the company’s commitment to keep the headquarters in Portland.
Wells Fargo is rolling out a new program to charge a $3 monthly Debit-Card Activity Fee for most Oregon checking account customers.
The Ocean Power Technologies wave energy project off the coast of Reedsport is being delayed for further testing of the technology.
Portland City Council unanimously passed an ordinance adding food-scrap compost services to residential solid waste service.
When I interviewed Blount International CEO Josh Collins a year ago, he offered a clear strategy for growing sales from $487 million in 2009 to approximately $920 million in 2014. He may hit his goals sooner than planned after Blount’s purchase Wednesday of Illinois-based farm equipment manufacturer Woods Equipment for $185 million.
Oregon’s State Small Business Credit Initiative of $16.5 million announced this week doubles the cash on-hand for three funds to help grow small businesses.