Novick seeks more than $28M for street fund
The Portland City Council only has $14 million in one-time spending dollars.
Smarsh acquires Houston company
The online archiving company bought Presensoft to bolster its instant messaging services.
Legislative session opens as Democrats push agenda
Bolstered by a widened majority, Dems are pushing voter registration, the clean fuels standard and class-action money measures. An Independent party emerges; Obama’s budget reinstates timber payments.
Oregon beer companies react to Super Bowl ads
Pacific Northwest craft breweries rebut Budweiser ad; W+K’s commercials draw mixed reactions; racy Carl’s Jr. spot misses Beaver State; Nationwide ad misses the mark.
Jive unveils trio of mobile apps after eight-year hiatus
The company called it their “first major product launch … since 2007.”
Lawmakers mull Portland-Salem WES route
Legislature reexamines extending route to take riders to the capital; Portland City Council delays Southwest Corridor Plan.
UO students experiment with cricket-based food startup
A pair of Ducks have a business plan revolving around ground crickets.
Amazon eyes RadioShack locations
BLOOMBERG: Amazon is looking to bolster its brick-and-mortar presence and is considering buying recently-shuttered RadioShack locations.
Lululemon founder steps down
BLOOMBERG: The controversial Chip Wilson said he accomplished getting the company back on track after returning from a sabbatical in 2013.
Ex-Urban Airship CEO announces move into pot industry
Scott Kveton plans to explore the recreational marijuana market.