Blumenauer pushes environmental protections in trade deal
Rep. Earl Blumenauer urged the White House to include tough environmental standards in a trade agreement currently being negotiated with Asian nations, including Malaysia and Vietnam.
Long-term job losses still dwarf gains
Earlier this year, Powell’s Books made national headlines by eliminating 31 jobs in Portland, stirring up familiar questions about the future of independent booksellers in the age of e-readers and smart phones. But a quick study of the latest numbers from Oregon’s top private companies shows that Powell’s actually survived the recession in a stronger position than many of its peers.
Stumptown’s investor met with other coffee companies
Officials at four of the nation’s top high-end coffee companies say the investment company that took a stake in Stumptown also approached them.
City Commissioner pitches independent Portland utility commission
Portland city Commissioner Dan Saltzman unveiled a formal pitch to create an independent panel of volunteers who would propose city utility rates.
Columbia Green raises $500K
Ecoroof startup Columbia Green Technologies Inc. closed on a $500,000 angel investment, which it will use to hire more employees.
Oregon program for unemployed entrepreneurs helps Urban Airship
The little-known Oregon Self Employment Assistance Program helps the unemployed start their own businesses instead of looking for work.
Community rallies around Naomi’s Organic Farm Supply
After learning that Naomi’s Organic Farm Supply’s lease was almost up with Les Schwab, the community gathered to encourage the Bend-based company to let Naomi’s stay there permanently.
Oregon foreclosures increase 236 percent
Oregon foreclosure filings jumped 236% in April, from 1,100 to 3,700.
I-5 bridge controversy returns
The Metro Council is expected to take up a resolution this week that 2008 concerns about the Columbia River Crossing have been addressed.
Oregon gets organic goat dairy
Fairview Farms Goat Dairy recently became Oregon’s second to be certified organic, joining only a dozen organic goat dairies nationwide.