Microsoft lays off 3,000 more workers
Bloomberg Businessweek: The company laid off 638 employees in the Puget Sound area.
Xiaomi aims to be the world’s most valuable private tech firm
Forbes: The Chinese electronics manufacturer is looking to raise funding that could value the company at more than $40 billion.
SolarWorld plans $10M expansion
The Hillsboro-based solar panel factory will expand its manufacturing capacity and add 200 full-time jobs.
Columbia Sportswear reports stellar Q3
The outdoor footwear and apparel company reported a 29% sales increase in its third quarter for a record $675.3 million.
Adidas reaches deal with NFL
NFL players are now allowed to visibly wear the company’s shoes and gloves on the football field.
Starbucks will launch delivery service in Portland
Customers will be able to use the mobile app debuting next month as a delivery service.
Top online ski and snowboard retailer opens in Portland
Seattle-based evo grosses $50 million per year in sales.
Growing a mobility cluster
Why are there so few transportation startups in Portland? The city’s leadership in bike, transit and pedestrian transportation has been well-documented. But that was then — when government and nonprofits paved the way for a new, less auto centric way of life.
U.S. economy grew in Q3
NYT: The nation’s economic output rose at a 3.5% annual rate.
Apple CEO: ‘I’m proud to be gay’
BBC: Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook publicly acknowledged his sexuality in a Bloomberg Businessweek article.