Integra Telecom cuts jobs
Portland-based Integra Telecom laid off 75 employees this month as it shifted its business in hopes of attracting big corporate clients.
On the Scene: 100 Best Green Companies awards
In other states, being part of the 100 Best Green Companies would be a cakewalk. But in Oregon it takes a lot more to be top ranked since it’s almost a requirement to use sustainable practices if you want to do business here.
Economic downturn means fewer babies
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a national decline in birth rates, with Oregon among the states with the most dramatic drop.
Oregon carpet recycler to expand
Beaverton-based Carpet Collectors currently recycles 1 million pounds of carpet monthly, and is poised to open three new locations by 2012.
Li Ning Portland operation shrinks
Li Ning Sports USA Inc. has cut back employees at its Portland headquarters by half in the last year, as shares of its Chinese parent company plunge.
Seed fund expects 100 applications for 6 to 8 spots
The Portland Seed Fund has already received more than 40 applications for its first funding round, and expects to get as many as 100 by the June 6 deadline.
LO baker joins gluten-free movement
Thanks to an appearance on the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” and the growing gluten-free movement, Crave Bake Shop opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Lake Oswego.
Portland unemployment falls to 8.9 percent
Portland metro unemployment fell to 8.9% in April, beneath the national average of 9%.
Senate approves kicker change
The Oregon Legislature has approved a change in kicker tax rebates with House Bill 3543.
Sustainability Center seeks business partners
The Oregon Sustainability Center attracted two new high-profile partnerships this week with Umpqua Bank and Sanyo/Inspec.