Glassmakers face new anti-pollution rules
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality passed new air pollution restrictions for glassmakers on Thursday.
Social Media Superstars
Marketing with these fast-moving platforms is no easy feat. Here are five Oregon firms that are #winning.
LifeWise to exit health insurance market
The insurance company said it would leave the market at the end of this year.
Oregon Business Staffing Firm Powerlist Survey Form
Firm representatives: Complete the following form in order to update your company’s information for our staffing firms PowerList, currently published in the July/August issue of Oregon Business. There is no charge to participate. The list is ranked by the number of full-time staff. If you received an email requesting an update, please refer to your … Read more
Marijuana taxes reach $6.84M
Recreational marijuana sales generated $6.84 million in tax revenues in the months of January and February.
Under Armour profits surge in 1Q
CNN: The sportswear company’s sales soared 30% in this year’s first quarter.
Popstar Prince dies at 57
USA TODAY: The pop singer and musician Prince died yesterday at his Paisley Park compound.
OHSU to help launch a $50M health-ed center in Klamath Falls
Oregon Health & Science University said it would fund the project with $15 million; Sky Lakes Medical Center will contribute $15 million.
Bend to consider hydro projects
A City Council subcommittee will decide on proposed projects that generate electricity from the city’s drinking water system.
Long-term Battle Over Short-term Rentals
The forces supporting and opposing the short-term rentals craze are facing off in Hood River. The outcome of the battle could have national implications for STR conversions in other small tourist destination towns. Hood River’s housing stock has always included vacation rental properties. But two opposing trends have created a divisive community controversy over the … Read more