Facebook confirms second Prineville data center
Facebook will begin construction on a second data center building in Prineville beginning in October.
Oregon gets federal biofuel funds
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $45 million federal funding effort to back biofuel production in the western United States.
Intel names first Oregon chairman
Intel created a new position for longtime Oregon executive Andy Bryant, paving the way for Bryant to take over as company chairman next May.
Garmont North America moving to Portland
Boot brand Garmont North America, Inc. is moving its headquarters from Vermont to Portland.
Custom bike manufacturers face challenges in Portland
Despite Portland’s much-lauded bicycle culture, the local bike manufacturing industry faces many challenges.
Comcast chooses Portland’s Elemental Technologies
Comcast is switching to software from Portland video processors Elemental Technologies for its iPad and iPhone cable TV programming.
Xerox turns down some buyout applications
Some Wilsonville Xerox employees had their buyout applications turned down when the company outsourced jobs last month.
Sisters Coffee Company comes to Portland
After 22 years of roasting coffee, Sisters Coffee Company co-founders Winfield and Joy Durham opened a new branch in Portland’s Pearl district.
TriMet annual ridership hits 100 million
TriMet ridership for fiscal year 2011 surpassed 100 million for the second time.
Old Town businesses speak out on crime
Business owners in Portland’s Old Town-Chinatown are calling for an increased police presence due to drug dealing, prostitution and break-ins.