Researchers certify water-saving grass
The Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance, based in Albany, certifies turfgrass to verify drought-resistant claims.
Oregon Business Team
McMenamins opening downtown Portland hotel
The McMenamin brothers are preparing the Crystal Hotel in downtown Portland for its grand opening on May 3.
Dismal crab season makes a turnaround
The beginning of Oregon’s crab season was filled with storms and small hauls, but that has begun to turn around.
Methane digester projects progress
Nine electricity-producing methane digesters are under development throughout the state despite initial financing hurdles. “These [methane digester] projects are about changing the way we manage waste streams,” says Energy Trust of Oregon biomass program manager Thad Rot.
Entrepreneurs bloom in the Gorge
Yesterday’s Gorge Angel Conference 2011 event produced plenty of ideas: a new winch for securing loads on flatbed trucks, a simple cloth wrap to keep babies warm and safe in the neonatal intensive care unit, an electronic product registration system to do away with the annoying rebate’s-in-the-mail ritual and more. Now they need cash.
OMFG makes Portland look cool
The three designers behind the Official Manufacturing Company, or OMFG, are responsible for the branding of Portland’s hottest businesses.
Phil Knight appears on Oprah
In a rare interview, Nike co-founder and chairman Phil Knight appeared on the last season of Oprah Winfrey’s show.
Kicker rebates will be tax credits
The Oregon House passed House Bill 3543, which will give future kicker rebates as tax credits rather than cash.
ConciousWine launches in Ashland
A new website designed to teach consumers about well-made, earth-friendly wines launched from Ashland on Earth Day.
Coffee shop chain publishes comic book
Oregon coffee chain Dutch Bros. released a comic book, published by Milwaukie-based Dark Horse Comics.