Oregon Business Team OSU economist Patrick Emerson bemoans the “children’s crusade” at the Oregonian newspaper, and the failing newspaper economy that has pushed the state’s largest daily into hiring cheaper, younger reporters while letting veterans go.
Bioplastics manufacturer Trellis Earth plans to move its manufacturing from China to Wilsonville.
Harry & David Holdings Inc. has received approval to exit bankruptcy on September 13 at the earliest.
SoloPower just leased a facility in North Portland, but the company says it isn’t done looking at space in the Portland metro area.
Soaring prices for silver and gold along with hard times are making more Portlanders sell their precious metals.
Eugene businessman George Rode specializes in green auto repair shops, and he has just opened his third location near the University of Oregon.
SoloPower Inc. signed a lease for a 225,250 square-foot building in North Portland for a planned $340 million thin-film solar module plant.
Portland-based Jet Clothing is expanding its in-house production with plans for continued expansion and job creation.
The University of Oregon announced a campus development plan calling for net-zero increase in energy use, despite continued construction projects.
In the Portland area, small businesses are beginning to borrow more, and banks are approving larger applications.