TriMet sees record ridership
TriMet saw record ridership on its rail lines in April, due to high gas prices and a recovering job market.
Oregon Business Team
On the Scene: Companies That Care symposium
A company’s engagement can not only advance its business, but can also provide a good work environment and improve the community-at-large. The Center for Companies That Care 2011 Symposium focused on just that, by honoring Pacific Northwest and national companies as well as providing tips and case studies on just how engagement works and why it is so important to any business.
Portland startup Second Porch sold
Portland tech startup Second Porch sold to Austin-based HomeAway for an undisclosed sum.
Thai employees mistreated, labor department alleges
Foreign workers at Typhoon, a Thai food restaurant chain, were mistreated and threatened with deportation, according to a complaint filed by the Oregon Labor Department.
Sustainability Center looks at cheaper design
The price tag of the proposed Oregon Sustainability Center has dropped to $64.6 million after eight months of redesign.
State Treasurer wants to cut fees on college savings funds
Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler wants to reduce investment fees in the state’s college savings plans by more than $500,000 a year.
Facility could bring food-waste collection to Portland
If Recology Inc.’s Nature’s Needs plant in North Plains passes a smell test this summer, it could open a new chapter of food recycling for Portland residents.
Tripwire abandons IPO
Tripwire sold itself to private equity firm Thoma Bravo, abandoning its pursuit of an initial public stock offering.
Harry & David reaches deal to exit bankruptcy
Harry & David Holdings Inc. reached an agreement with its unsecured creditors, moving closer to emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Oregon BEST announces new consortium
Oregon BEST announced a new consortium to bring together businesses and green building researchers.