Daimler Trucks adding Portland jobs
Daimler Trucks North America is creating almost 1,400 jobs, 155 of which will be at its Portland plant.
Global giant buys majority stake in Otak
Okay, so Otak is no Stumptown. Actually, Otak is twice as big as Stumptown, and while it may not have a fanatic customer base among hipsters, it does have 300 employees with deep expertise in how to make cities work better. So when a foreign company buys a majority stake in Otak, it’s a big deal for Oregon.
Index confirms Oregon’s slowed economic recovery
Oregon’s slow economic recovery slowed even more this year, due to high fuel and commodity prices.
Portland-area green homes fetch higher prices
Portland-area homes with green credentials fetch an average of 30% higher prices than non-certified homes.
State releases energy contract records
Thousands of documents regarding a state energy contract that went to Gov. Kitzhaber’s companion Cylvia Hayes were released this week.
TriMet board votes to raise fares
TriMet’s Board of Directors voted to raise adult fares by five cents starting in September, in order to keep up with higher diesel costs.
Oregon approves digital billboards along highways
Oregon legislators approved Senate Bill 639A, which allows rotating digital billboards along state roadways.
Self-proclaimed dorks shape Portland startup scene
Led by young entrepreneurs like Puppet Labs CEO Luke Kanies, Portland’s tech startup scene is beginning to attract millions in venture capital.
Builder restarts stalled Eugene housing project
Future B Homes is restarting a long-stalled urban housing development at Crescent Village in northeast Eugene.
Xerox offers Wilsonville workers buyout
Xerox Corp. offered a buyout to 120 of its Wilsonville workers as an alternative to their transfer to HCL Technologies, an Indian contractor.