Rain pushes back Oregon vegetable planting
For the second year in a row, a late, wet spring is pushing back vegetable planting times for Oregon farmers.
Oregon Business Team
Passivhaus movement catches on
From Germany and Austria, the Passivhaus movement of airtight, super-insulated houses is catching on in the Portland area.
Esco Corp. plans IPO
Portland-based heavy manufacturer Esco Corp. announced its initial public offering of up to $175 million on the Nasdaq exchange.
McCormick & Schmick’s for sale
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants Inc. executives said that the chain intends to put itself on the market.
Nissan Leaf deliveries delayed
Nissan Leaf deliveries have slowed due to a technical glitch with the car’s computer and the effects of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami.
Harry & David plans thousands of hires
Harry & David plans to hire thousands of workers for its call centers this year, despite ongoing bankruptcy court proceedings.
Pixetell turns off service
Portland startup Pixetell is turning off its online collaboration tool after being acquired.
On the Scene: SEO keyword seminar
Zeke Camusio is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of The Outsourcing Company, an Internet marketing agency in Portland. He recently gave a free SEO seminar at Portland Community College. Everyone from writers and bloggers to CEOS gathered to learn how to bring more customers to their websites.
Cuts worry state employees
Oregon state workers are worrying about potential pay and benefit cuts being discussed for the coming biennium.
Eileen Brady files campaign committee
New Seasons co-founder Eileen Brady filed a campaign committee, setting up the possibility of a run for mayor against incumbent Sam Adams.