Dark Horse lays off employees
Dark Horse Comics in Milwaukie laid off seven employees, due to down publishing sales.
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Hi-Tec goes viral on YouTube
Hi-Tec’s video of “Liquid Mountaineering” has gone viral on YouTube, with over 9 million views, making it a cost-effective advertising strategy for the company.
Oregon unemployment lowest in two years
The Oregon unemployment rate decreased slightly in March to 10%, making it the lowest in two years.
Fred Meyer Jewelers gets certified
Fred Meyer Jewelers Inc. became the second retailer in the world to be certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council.
Portland creates seismic retrofitting standards
Portland’s Bureau of Development Services released a detailed brochure that establishes standards for seismic retrofits in the city.
Oregon farmers embrace energy efficiency
Oregon farmers are eager to adopt energy efficient practices, but high startup costs and uncertain markets can hold them back, according to a new report.
UpWind Solutions raises $10M
Medford-based UpWind Solutions Inc. has raised $10 million of what is expected to be a $18.8 million round.
Mobile apps for the little people
Portland-based Night and Day Studios has in the past two years transitioned from building media installations for museums into a mobile app company. Founder Nat Sims managed to steer the company through an economic recession by shifting industry, radically restructuring, and following a fortuitous idea after reading a children’s book to his daughter.
Gas prices boost Trimet ridership
Surging gas prices and a slow recovery in the job market have caused the first rise in Trimet rush-hour ridership in months.
Portland company benefits from GoDaddy exodus
Portland-based Canvas Dreams LLC has successfully lured away customers from GoDaddy after the company’s CEO was caught in a scandal.