Employment claims cost state about $50M
Large payouts are the exception, not the rule.
ESI sets sights on Asian markets with acquisition
The purchase of a like-minded Chinese laser manufacturer gives company foothold in China.
Economic recovery lags in Oregon’s rural areas
Towns outside of the main population centers still dealing with downturn.
ESI will pay up to $18M for Chinese laser company
The Washington County-based laser tool manufacturer has plans to purchase Wuhan Topwin Optoelectronics Technology Co.
Eugene company lands $2M
SheerID, which makes identity verification software, secured the funds from its existing group of angel investors.
Portland real-estate firm plans ‘crowdfunding’ site
ScanlanKemperBard Cos. will launch an online crowdfunding platform for its real-estate deals.
Eugene developer proposes 14-unit apartment building
Doug Bulski hopes to build a three-story apartment complex intended for people in their 20s and 30s.
Startup Weekend Eugene aims to jumpstart businesses
The third annual Weekend will bring together designers, developers and innovators in an effort to create new companies.
U.S. retail sales rise 0.3%
WSJ: Lower gas prices are boosting household spending at restaurants and other stores.
Panel considers lifting FDA ban on blood donations by gay men
LA Times: A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services panel is debating whether to overturn the long-standing ban.