By Dan Long, Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Running a business these days can be daunting. The costs of labor and insurance are ever increasing. There are costs for equipment, maintenance, and rent. The list goes on.
AP: The U.S. issued a global travel alert, citing an al-Qaida threat. The State Department also closed 21 embassies and consulates in the Muslim world.
Only about 40 fewer workers applied for jobless benefits in Oregon last week than the week before. That’s out of 6,100 weekly applications.
An Idaho company is exploring the possibility of building a dam and reservoir near Prineville for generating hydropower.
Native Olympia oysters are recovering in Coos Bay despite ocean acidification.
BBC: US regulators have called for Apple to be forced to cancel certain e-book contracts with major publishers.
Portland Commissioner Steve Novick wants to limit how much local lodging tax could help finance a new convention center hotel.
Oregon’s Senate Republicans are only willing to deal on PERS and taxes if business tax relief is included.
The family-owned Wizer grocery store in Lake Oswego is closing after 83 years.
Comcast is debuting a new DVR and set-top box called tie X1 in the Portland area.