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.
Oregon gets big salmon season
Federal regulators announced the biggest commercial salmon season off Oregon’s Coast in four years.
Portland gets another coupon site
Scoutmob has arrived in Portland, another deal-a-day coupon site piggybacking on the success of companies such as Groupon or Living Social.
Dark Horse lays off employees
Dark Horse Comics in Milwaukie laid off seven employees, due to down publishing sales.
Hi-Tec goes viral on YouTube
Hi-Tec’s video of “Liquid Mountaineering” has gone viral on YouTube, with over 9 million views, making it a cost-effective advertising strategy for the company.