Moving the needle
I was in a rut. A few months ago, I was at my desk trying to come up with cover story ideas for our June “green” issue. But I was stuck on a concept that is a bit too tried and true in the magazine business.
Portland city council approves $15K for its share in green economy global study
The city will participate in a sustainability study with the goal of better understanding the “relationship between environmental and industrial policy and growth.”
Intel wants to sell chips for wearable technology
The chipmaker is focusing on the “eyes, ears, wrists and torso” as a new market for its hardware products.
Elizabeth Warren supports Merkley re-election bid
The U.S. Senator was spotted at two Portland fundraisers benefiting Sen. Jeff Merkley’s bid for a second six-year term.
TriMet passes $607M budget
The new budget will add trips to 26 bus lines, including more evening service that will bring more 15-minute service to 11 major lines.
Beaverton medical device-maker to cut 170 jobs
Greatbatch Inc. will transfer 170 jobs from its Oregon medical manufacturing facility to another in Mexico.
Apple to buy Beats for $3B
Reuters: Apple Inc. will acquire Beats for $3 billion.
Study: Cynicism linked to greater dementia risk
CNN: A new study showed that cynical people have a higher likelihood of developing dementia.
Green Your Workplace seminar held at Nines Hotel
Oregon Business magazine’s “Green Your Workplace” seminar featured a panel of sustainability experts from small, medium and large organizations. The seminar drew 70 people and took place in the Nines Hotel this morning.
2014 Best Green Companies to Work For announced
More than 350 people turned out today for Oregon Business magazine’s sixth annual celebration of the 100 Best Green Companies to Work For in Oregon.