Launch: Startup Tips, Where They Are Now and Books

 Terroir at Home Company: Sommi Wine CellarsProduct: Custom Wine CellarsFounder: Vieng OudomLaunched: February 2015   The wine-cellar market is not exactly known for variety. Today’s oenophiles are limited either to bulky premade wine cellars from overseas or custom-made cellars that can easily run more than $150,000. “When you get into built-in wine cellars, they’re not … Read more

Data show banking changes for cannabis industry

ASSOCIATED PRESS: Banks and credit unions willing to handle cannabis-industry money went up to 301 institutions in March this year from 51 in March 2014, according to federal data.

Bend biz roundup

Onboard Dynamics gets $3M; Bank of Cascades cuts deal with Prime Pacific; and Mother’s expands.

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Eugene biz roundup

Ninkasi and Bigfoot Beverages collaborate on an Olympic brew; Pacific Continental Bank to buy bank in Washington.

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Phil Knight to step down as Nike chairman in June

Nike founder Phil Knight said he’ll leave his role as Nike chairman in June. He announced the transition last year, without giving an exact date.

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Not in My Backyard: Klamath County Association Opposes Cannabis Measure

On April 8, the Klamath County Economic Development Association formally opposed Ballot Measure 18-105 — which would grant licenses to cannabis-related businesses in the area. Greg O’Sullivan, executive director, estimates the association represents 2,000 employees, nearly 10% of jobs in Klamath County. The group claims a local marijuana industry would “harm education and graduation rates,” … Read more