Morocco switches on 160-megawatt solar power plant
OPB: The plan to provide renewable energy to Moroccans began with the opening of the Sahara Desert solar plant that spans across thousands of acres.
Marijuana business to bank on edibles
BLOOMBERG: Dispensary owners report that digestible products are at least half of sales.
Owner of Centratel in Bend runs for Senate
Sam Carpenter announced he will run against Sen. Ron Wyden in the 2016 election.
Portland jobs climate: Home Depot hires, Wells Fargo fires
Here’s the latest on who’s firing and who’s hiring:
Legislators to vote on three minimum wage rates
The Senate Workforce and General Government Committee will vote today on Sen. Michael Dembrow’s proposed minimum wage hikes. The increase would put Portland metro up to $14.75, rural and coastal areas at $12.50, and rest of the state at $13.50 by 2022, according to Capital Press.
Arsenic, cadmium cut from Bullseye Glass formula
The glass making company says it will stop using the heavy metals until it can analyze DEQ data.
Cascade Microtech sells to California-based Form Factor
The Beaverton-based semiconductor testing and measurement company sells for $325 million in cash and stock.
Compass Commercial Announces 2015 Top Producers And Appoints New President
BEND, OR, February 4, 2016 — Compass Commercial Real Estate Services is pleased to announce Erich Schultz, SIOR was awarded 2015 Top Producer status based on total production throughout the year. In addition, the company last week announced the appointment of Pat Kesgard, CCIM as incoming president at the company’s annual meeting and awards ceremony. … Read more
Officials debate plan for new Central Oregon recreation area
Local leaders oppose Oregon Wild’s plan for a 312,000-acre rec area.
Aequitas leaves investors with unpaid balance
Financial woes are mounting for Aequitas, known for its student loan debt investments.