Oregon Business Team The Port of The Dalles has run marine facilities since the 1930s, but they are part of a larger mission to strengthen the local economy. They focus on regional economic development with a strong bent toward adding good-paying jobs in high tech, manufacturing and other industries.
BLOOMBERG: In an effort to revive sales in the US, Volvo Car Group plans to build a $500 million factory.
BLOOMBERG: General business activity index declines far worse than expectations in March.
In Portland, city officials wrangle with decades-old deal that could provide land in Pearl District, while Bend lawmakers push bills that sponsors concede aren’t likely to pass.
Historically warm winter raises concerns about water access; farmers prepare for unprofitable year; Sen. Wyden pursues Wildlife Disaster Funding Act to prepare for wildfires.
HEALTH ROUNDUP: Bills in Oregon Legislature to provide relief for families burdened by skyrocketing drug costs; Oregon hospitals overbill Medicare.
Jama Software has raised $33M, plans to use funding to hire 50 to fill downtown office.
The general manager of TriMet said the new Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Line will be $10-40 million under budget.
A new energy-sharing agreement sparks concerns about independence and collaboration in the region’s utility industry.
The CRC is a cautionary tale about how we plan for, finance and invest in transportation infrastructure.