Regence explains rate hikes
Over 150 people came to an insurance rate review hearing to listen to Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon defend its request to raise rates by 22%.
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Mayor Adams in Brazil to talk cleantech
Portland Mayor Sam Adams is on a five-day trip to Brazil, to talk about clean technology investments and energy efficiency.
MERS foreclosure fix dies in House committee
An effort by the financial services industry to waive mortgage recording requirements in most foreclosures died in an Oregon House committee.
Google PR, disguised as news
The news that Google is launching a new coupon service in Portland isn’t news.
It is PR.
EV fast-chargers coming to I-5
Electric car fast-charging stations will be installed along Interstate 5 in Southern Oregon.
Investment will help Stumptown Coffee expand
A new investment will help Stumptown Coffee Roasters expand into new markets, but the company hasn’t sold.
Port, taxpayers will subsidize Asiana flights
Asiana Airlines will get over $750,000 from the Port of Portland and Oregon taxpayers for flying cargo jets between PDX and Seoul.
Act-On lands $10M
Act-On Software announced $10 million in venture backing, after raising $4 million last fall.
Google Offers launches test in Portland
Google Offers launched in Portland, the company’s “social buying” service and answer to Groupon.
ZeaChem teams up with Procter & Gamble
ZeaChem Inc. is announcing a multi-year development agreement with Procter & Gamble, suggesting the biorefinery startup will expand past the biofuels market.