Gresham fills vacancies, sort of
Gresham fills its vacant storefronts with live music, art and wine to attract new business.
Port looks ahead for new connections, deeper channel
The docking of the Westwood Victoria in Portland early Sunday morning brought cause for celebration at the Port of Portland, but it doesn’t signal an end to the rough waters in the future of shipping.
Intel reports best quarter, ever
Despite the recent economy, Intel reported the company’s best quarter yet and raised its profit outlook.
Guitar pick guru thrives in Talent
Steve Clayton, Inc. has grown into one of the top two guitar pick manufacturers in the country, and the only company to provide online pick customization.
Roots Organic Brewing closes
Portland’s first certified all-organic brewing company has closed abruptly.
New water purification tech
Beaverton company Puralytics has invented a water purifier that uses ultraviolet light rather than chemicals or filters.
Environmentalists oppose desert wind farms
Environmental groups disapprove of Columbia Energy Partners’ proposed Harney County wind farms.
Jobs Watch: A materials library for Portland
Sohrab Vossoughi is a great person to call if you’re running short on ideas. The high-energy CEO of Ziba Design specializes in big ideas delivered with enthusiasm, and his latest, the Portland Center for Innovation and Design, merits a closer look.
Oregon may ban plastic bags
State lawmakers propose making plastic bags illegal and charging 5 cents for paper bags, starting in 2012.
Suterra opens $35 million headquarters
“Biorational” pest control company Suterra opened a $35 million headquarters in Central Oregon.