New Education Facility Breaks Ground in Portland
Ortho to eliminate bee-harming chemicals
OREGON LIVE: The garden-care company said it will discontinue the use of neonicotinoids by 2021.
Facebook, Microsoft say they offer equal pay
WALL STREET JOURNAL: Both tech companies disclosed information that shows they pay male and female employees equally.
Bend biz roundup
Trader Joe’s to carry Picky Bars; Warm Springs Forest Products Industries to close; and Kale chips from Pacific Superfood Snacks goes national.
Portland tech seed funds roundup
Vacasa raised $35 million; Fleet received $4 million; NurseGrid was granted $2.5 million.
House Speaker calls out DEQ in Daimler investigation
Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek asked the Department of Environmental Quality to reconsider Daimler’s role in odor complaints on Swan Island.
PERS seeks funds for tech upgrade
Jordan Masanga, the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System’s chief information officer, has proposed a tech overhaul to improve PERS’ cyber security and software programs.
Port of Portland expects a 17.4% revenue dive
A slow export market and labor dispute has the Port of Portland preparing for a 17.4% dip in marine operating revenue for the 2017 fiscal year.
Goldman Sachs to pay $5B for mortgage debacle
BLOOMBERG: Goldman Sachs will pay $5.1 billion to settle a lawsuit that alleges the investment baking giant mislead investors just before the 2008 financial crisis and housing bubble.
Women-only ride service delays Boston launch
FORTUNE: Chariot for Women, a ride-booking startup for women and kids with women-only drivers, delayed its launch in Boston until April 19 because the company wants to hire more female drivers.