Oregon receives $300K for export-boosting drive
The state landed $300,000 in federal grants to boost exports from Oregon companies toward international customers.
Oregon tech, biotech groups to collaborate
The Technology Association of Oregon and the Oregon Bioscience Association will join forces.
Beaverton to add E-commerce in enterprise zone
The State of Oregon approved the city’s request to add an Electronic Commerce overlay to its Enterprise Zone Program.
Cover Oregon board considered shutting down site
Board leaders decided they did not have enough information to commit to a decision right now.
Eugene farm gear firm to relocate to Coburg
Rear’s Manufacturing plans to move to Coburg and invest in a $20 million expansion.
Oregon Businesses Call for Climate Action
Is your business ready to join us in the call for action? This opening panel includes Oregon businesses who will discuss why they signed the Oregon Climate Declaration, the investments they are making to reduce carbon emissions, and how their actions are affecting their companies.
U.S. productivity rises 2.3% in Q2
WSJ: Nonfarm labor productivity, or output per hour worked, rose at a 2.3% annual rate from April through June.
Obesity rates reach historic highs in U.S. states
Reuters: Adult obesity rates increased in six U.S. states and decreased in none last year.
Startup PDX Challenge awards six businesses with grants
The winning companies will receive a $15,000 grant from the Portland Development Commission and office space for one year.
OHSU researcher receives $25M grant for AIDS vaccine
Dr. Louis Picker will use the money from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to further his research.