Levi Strauss to lay off up to 150 in Eugene
Documents filed with federal agencies indicate company looks to downsize Eugene operation.
Legislators urge governor to block Nestle deal
Nine Oregon lawmakers send a letter to Gov. Kate Brown discouraging a proposed water deal with Nestle.
Deal for chipmaking tools could bode well for struggling Intel
Finally, some encouraging news for Intel.
Portland executives express sustainability concerns
SUSTAINABILITY NEWS: Business leaders think Portland falling behind other cities; pair of wineries earn B-Corp certification; Craft Brew Alliance uses less water, makes more beer.
Beneath the Surface
BY LINDA BAKER
On April 1 I attended a forum at the University of Portland on the sharing economy. The event featured panelists from Lyft and Airbnb, as well as Portland Mayor Charlie Hales. Asked about the impact of tech-driven sharing economy services. Hales said the new business models are reshaping the landscape. “But,” he added, “I don’t pretend to understand how a lot of this [technology] works.”
5 highlights from the Angel Oregon Showcase
BY JACOB PALMER | DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
The entrepreneurial spirit was alive and well at the Oregon Angel showcase, an annual event for angel investors and early stage entrepreneurs.
FCC poised to block Comcast, Time Warner merger
GAWKER: Companies didn’t show enough initiative in improving customer service.
Dunkin’ Donuts, Domino’s lead junk food revival
BLOOMBERG: Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts exceeded analysts expectations in the first quarter.
European Vacation
BY JASON NORRIS | GUEST BLOGGER
There are winners and losers with a strengthening U.S. dollar.
Tales of a red-hot building market
Two thousand construction jobs were added last year; real estate values drive up Eugene revenue; all-cash offers shake up Portland market; building owners brace for energy reporting rules.