UO announces $2B fundraising campaign
The University of Oregon plans to raise $2 billion, double the fundraising record set by a state university.
RG Media Lab develops business websites
A new division of the Register-Guard will offer web development and digital marketing services to small- and medium-sized businesses.
Portland beer growler Kickstarter meets goal in 34 hours
GrowlerWerks LLC, which invented the uKeg, met its first crowdfunding goal of $75,000, then exceeded a second goal of $120,000 within three days.
Podcast: Turn Things Around with David Marquet
BY TOM COX | OB BLOGGER
How can you move from a command-and-control leadership model to one of true empowerment and accountability? David Marquet did, and he took notes along the way.
Intel to display new retail technology in Oregon
The chipmaker is bringing “The Intel Experience” to Best Buy stores in Oregon before rolling out the displays nationwide.
GlobeSherpa wins share of Chicago transit deal
The Portland startup that makes TriMet’s ticketing app won a share of the $2.5 million deal to build a similar system for the Chicago area.
RV maker to add 150 jobs in Silverton
Forest River Inc. purchased a 19-acre site with hopes to expand its manufacturing capacity.
Starbucks to test ‘pay ahead’ option in Portland
Customers will be able to place orders ahead of time on their smartphones.
Nike donates another $300,000 to Portland schools, nonprofits
The grants were given through the Nike Employee Grant Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation.
GE profit rises 11%
NYT: General Electric reported net profit of $3.5 billion.