Carpenters union attacks wage fraud
As jobs remain tight, competition stays fierce and Hispanic labor grows, a carpenters union attacks fraud in the construction industry with controversial tactics.
Oregon Business Team
Ashland’s new age economy
From Jackson Wellsprings to Pacific Domes, businesses built to serve a higher purpose and make a buck are moving into Ashland.
Powerlist: Staffing firms
This month’s powerlist ranks staffing firms by full-time staff in Oregon.
NYC startup BankSimple moves headquarters to Portland
Brooklyn-based financial services startup BankSimple plans to move its headquarters to Portland.
Oregon breaks ground on solar highway project
Portland General Electric and the Oregon Department of Transportation broke ground on a $10 million solar array on Interstate 5 south of Wilsonville.
Oregon lawmakers head to China for trade mission
17 Oregon legislators are traveling with their family members to China for a two-week trade and goodwill mission.
Beaverton cuts economic development position
The city of Beaverton eliminated its economic development director position, laying off longtime Director Gary Brentano.
Energy Trust offers cash incentives
Energy Trust of Oregon announced bonus cash incentives to businesses looking to improve the efficiency of lighting and building operations.
Baseball vs. soccer: Portland got it right
In the tale of two stadiums in New Jersey — a $34 million dollar stadium built for minor league baseball 13 years ago that is a complete flop, and the new Red Bulls Arena that’s a big success — Oregon economist Patrick Emerson says there is evidence that Portland, in its own struggle with the baseball vs. soccer question, got it right.
Organic catalysts help drugs work effectively
A team at OSU developed an organic catalyst to help facilitate the chemical reactions that make drugs work effectively.