Asian investors eye Oregon properties, green cards
Chinese investors put their money — and hopes for green cards — in Oregon.
Powerlist: Banks
This month’s Powerlist ranks banks by Oregon and Clark County deposits as of June 30, 2010.
A stronger surgical seal
A product made from naturally occurring human fibrinogen is under development as a high-strength surgical sealant.
Harry & David sued for nearly $10 million
An Ohio-based company is suing Harry & David for nearly $10 million after the Medford company allegedly terminated their relationship prematurely.
Business lobbyists unify
A group of business lobbyists have formed the Oregon Committee, a coalition that has quickly become a power center at the state Legislature.
Senate extends unemployment benefits
The Oregon Senate approved two bills to extend federal unemployment benefits through the rest of the year and state benefits through July.
Wyden cracks down on overseas manufacturers
Sen. Ron Wyden is sponsoring legislation to make the U.S. Customs Service better enforce anti-dumping laws on overseas manufacturers.
OSU researchers study new nuclear reactors
Oregon State University researchers are looking into new reactor designs that could provide safer nuclear energy.
United Streetcar on track with made-in-USA production
Clackamas-based United Streetcar hosted Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and a trio of Congressmen yesterday to display the latest progress in the mission to crank out made-in-the-USA streetcars in Oregon, for the nation and the world.
Team Oregon’s Japanese plans put on the back burner
Team Oregon, a business recruiting group, traveled to Japan in early March to talk about solar cells, battery charging stations and electric cars.