Entrepreneurs: Driving a new era of clean, green change
During a panel discussion held Tuesday night at the Joinery, a group of small business owners, startup executives and a developer grappled with the entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities of sustainability: how to define the term, obstacles to implementation and the need to catalyze a bold new era of clean, green leadership in Oregon.
Oregon unemployment hits lowest rate since 2007
STATESMAN JOURNAL: The jobless rate fell to 5.1 % in January, according to the state Employment Department.
Oracle claims state officials distorted internal documents
Oracle says its internal messages were taken ‘out of context.’
TriMet says bonding bill will not fund Columbia River Crossing
TriMet could use bond and grant funds on non-transit projects if Senate Bill 1510 passes. TriMet reassures critics that the funds will not go toward Columbia River Crossing.
Comcast receives ‘gigabit’ tax break, despite its high costs
Utility regulators approved Comcast, Frontier and Google Fiber for the tax break intended for affordable, high-speed Internet access; lawmakers say Comcast costs too much to qualify.
DEQ chief resigns over ‘health concerns’
Citing his health, Dick Pedersen announced his resignation.
Pembina drops Portland propane project
Plans for a $500 million propane oil terminal were abandoned after lack of support from city officials.
Sports Authority plans to file for bankruptcy
BLOOMBERG: The sporting goods retailer said it will file for bankruptcy this week if it can finalize loans to stay in operation long enough to make it to court.
