Rogue Ales goes to court over missing picture
Rogue Ale’s parent company is suing a frame shop up to $51,000 over the loss of a nude photo of Mojava “Mo” Niemi, who played an important role in the brewing company’s history.
Local app monitors Japan radiation
Portland-based Uncorked Studios has been getting a lot of press lately — CBS news, the BBC, Time and Fast Company, among others. But what’s drawing the attention isn’t another project for Nike or Wieden+Kennedy; it’s something the team put together in their free time — a website to monitor radiation levels in Japan after the tsunami disaster.
Mentor Graphics issues bonds
Mentor Graphics issued $253 million in bonds, potentially making a sale of the company less attractive.
Restaurateur aims to buy McCormick & Schmick’s
Tilman Fertitta, a Houston-based restaurant and casino magnate has launched a hostile takeover bid for Portland-based McCormick and Schmick’s.
PDX construction resumes
Construction on the final phase of a three-year runway rehabilitation program has begun at Portland International Airport.
Downtown Bend gets new businesses
Seven new businesses have opened in downtown Bend in the first quarter of 2011.
Wilsonville delays SoloPower decision
The Wilsonville City Council voted to delay a decision on a proposed urban renewal district designed to lure SoloPower to the city.
How to rescue the problem project
As CEO you are the last line of defense in stopping a problem project from spinning out-of-control. How can you ensure that projects stay on track — and when they do not, how do you identify them, and save them or cut them off? According to Todd Williams, long time project rescue professional and author of the new book Rescue the Problem Project, the first sign of trouble is … silence.
Game designers adapt to changing market
Several game developers in Eugene are adapting to the changing market as it shifts towards downloadable content and games played on social networks.
Several bidders vying for Blockbuster
Several people are bidding for Blockbuster Inc. at a bankruptcy auction in New York today, reportedly including billionaire investor Carl Icahn.