5 stats about Oregon fireworks
BY JACOB PALMER | DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
Fireworks are a booming industry, even if the pyrotechnics have turned July 4th into a day fire marshals, and many residents, love to hate.
Oregon Business Team
State considers increase in driver’s license fees
BEND BULLETIN: Oregon drivers may have to pay higher fees in the near future.
California deems Uber drivers employees, not contractors
NPR: The California Labor Commission established that Uber drivers should be treated as employees.
Daimler Trucks expanding into Central Oregon
The largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America will grow its truck-testing facility in Madras.
Intel tax breaks safe despite layoffs
The chipmaking giant will have to continue to invest in Oregon to maintain billion-dollar tax exemptions.
Portland tech CEOs make diversity pledge
Thirteen tech leaders commit to creating more diverse workplaces.
Business, social groups, unveil homeless assistance plan
The Portland Business Alliance is working with several nonprofits to revive the “Real Change, Not Spare Change” program.
Has collapse of Port of Portland container terminal created traffic issues?
More trucks are using I-5 since Terminal 6 lost much of its business.
Apartment Mania
BY BRAD HOULE | CFA
While most categories of commercial real estate have performed well, one of the most robust has been apartment buildings.
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Oregon Business wins journalism awards.