Lake Oswego streetcar plan up for vote
The Lake Oswego and Portland city councils are set to vote this week on the controversial proposed streetcar line connecting the two cities.
Eugene gets flour mill
Farmer and entrepreneur Tom Hunton launched the Camas Country Mill in north Eugene, the area’s first commercial grist mill since the Great Depression.
Company will fund “rain garden” in settlement
A Eugene building materials company has agreed to pay for a Creswell school’s “demonstration rain garden” as part of a lawsuit settlement.
Venture capital continues flowing into Oregon
Oregon venture capital held steady in the first quarter, according to data by the National Venture Capital Association.
BPA halts plan to shut off wind power
The Bonneville Power Administration pulled back on its plan to halt wind energy production when water levels in the federal hydropower system are high.
MBank nearly closed
Gresham’s only locally-owned bank, MBank, nearly closed, until it found a major investor to take control.
State Treasurer will disclose more information
State Treasurer Ted Wheeler announced changes to disclose more information about Treasury operations.
Portland business recycles shingles
Northwest Shingle Recyclers in Portland grinds oil from old roofing shingles to be turned into asphalt for roads.
On the Scene: Entrepreneurs Anonymous
Entrepreneurs young and old gathered at Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s April 2011 PubTalk. The OEN gatherings allow entrepreneurs to gain feedback on their pitches from a group of peers. Two emerging entrepreneurs present a 5-minute pitch, and then one featured entrepreneur gives a longer overview, fielding questions from the audience. Yesterday, the entrepreneurs ranged from a “mompreneur” to a snowboarder.
Kitzhaber calls for 10-year energy plan
At Portland’s Future Energy Conference, Gov. John Kitzhaber called for Oregon to develop a 10-year strategy for energy.