Oregon minimum wage rises
Oregon’s minimum wage will rise 30 cents to $8.80 an hour next year.
Oregon Business Team
Venture Portland accepting applications
The nonprofit business district development organization Venture Portland is currently accepting applications for its 2011-2012 grants program.
Columbia River Crossing needs $147M more from states
The Columbia River Crossing’s final environmental impact statement revealed that it will require $147.3 million more from residents of Oregon and Washington.
Portlander named one of top 10 female entrepreneurs
Portland-based gDiaper founder Kimberly Graham-Nye was named one of Fortune Magazine’s Top Ten Most Promising Women Entrepreneurs.
Portland to vote on Sustainability Center
The Portland City Council faces a vote next week on whether the city should be owner of a share of the planned Oregon Sustainability Center.
October 13 & 14, 2012
Fall Kite Festival at D-River Wayside – As Lincoln City’s “original” Kite Festival, help us celebrate 34 years of fun. This year’s theme is “Stars & Stripes”. Enjoy demonstrations by expert fliers, kid’s kite making, kite-making workshops, and more fun in the sand! FMI www.oregoncoast.org or 800-452-2151
October 6, 2012
Pacific NW Wild Mushroom Cook-Off at the Culinary Center in Lincoln City from 11AM – 2PM. Free admission at the door with tasting-sized portions available for a small fee. FMI 800-452-2151, 541-996-1274, www.oregoncoast.org
Oregon foreclosures trending down
Markedly fewer home foreclosures are being filed in 2011, according to the latest figures released by Eugene-based Gorilla Capital, the state’s largest purchaser of homes sold at foreclosure auction.
Postal Service considers major changes
In attempts to close its $5.5 billion budget gap, the Postal Service is considering cutting 20% of jobs, closing six mail processing centers and 41 small town post offices in Oregon.
Portland company to run NYC bike program
Portland-based Alta Bicycle Share Inc. has been chosen to run a bicycle sharing program in New York City.