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Gov. Kate Brown announces new director for Business Oregon

Chris Harder will serve as the new director of the state economic development agency, starting March 22.

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Newberg millworkers file for federal benefits

After WestRock paper mill announced its closure, workers still wait for Trade Adjustment Assistance.

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Bloomberg: Oregon has nation’s ‘best-performing’ economy

The state showed improvement in six business, financial and industrial categories.

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Senate passes bill to increase capital for small businesses

The bill gives small business more access to grants and loans.

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Lane Powell Hosts 33rd Annual Labor and Employment Seminar

On Thursday, April 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lane Powell will team with Oregon Business magazine for a seminar titled “Best Practices For Best Employers™: How to Become a Best Workplace Starting Today!” The seminar will be held at The Benson Hotel in the Mayfair Ballroom, located at 309 SW Broadway in downtown … Read more

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Google CEO highest-paid boss in U.S.

BBC: Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Google, was awarded shares worth $199 million.

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Portland Superfund cleanup to exceed $1B

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plan to cleanup lower Willamette River could cost up to $1.4 billion.

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Homelessness: Charlie Hales announces new strategy

The Portland mayor has a new four-part plan to address homelessness.

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Target goes gender-neutral for kids home brand

STAR TRIBUNE: Target took gender neutrality to next level with its new bedding line for kids.

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Is SeaPort the next Moda?

Troubles mount for Portland-based SeaPort Airlines: bankruptcy, a CEO resignation and discontinued Oregon Coast service.

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News

Portland Parks & Recreation Launches Design Competition for Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park - Rare opportunity to shape Portland’s waterfront and redefine the city’s relationship to place, community and the Willamette River.
$97M Awarded Across Oregon to Improve Rural Health - OHA announces grants to advance rural healthcare in every Oregon county.
Workforce Training Pipeline Helps Oregon Building Owners Cut Energy Costs, Modernize Infrastructure and Meet Compliance Standards - A training program for the building management workforce that saves Oregon building owners big money and advances the careers of building managers is open for enrollment.
Agricultural Connections Expands Access to Local Food Across Central Oregon - Residents can shop local through a growing regional pickup network, subscription boxes and flexible online ordering options.
Becoming Financially Independent: A Practical Checklist for Young Adults - Financial habits that can help lay the groundwork for long-term stability.
Ask the Execs: Leading Green - Four executives from this year’s 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon share how sustainability shapes company culture, operations, employee engagement and more.