Stanford dedicates Knight Management Center
Stanford University is dedicating its Knight Management Center, named for Phil Knight, at its School of Business Management.
Oregon Business Team
Kitzhaber’s budget triage
Governor John Kitzhaber is putting his 14 years of emergency room experience to work on the Oregon budget, by prioritizing cuts.
Portland named a “Comeback City”
The business publication Kiplinger picked Portland as one of its 2011 “Comeback Cities.”
The economics of cities
Every business leader should understand the role that cities play in economic, and corporate, growth. A good way to get that understanding is Ed Glaeser’s new book, The Triumph of Cities.
Glaeser makes the critical point that cities are where people communicate the most.
Oregon company’s robot spots aircraft defects
Medford-based Jetray Corp. has designed remote controlled robotic arms for automated nondestructive testing of aircraft.
Gardeners turn from flowers to food
The economy has turned many gardeners’ focus from flowers to food, and nurseries are adjusting to the change.
Intel adds jobs
Intel is growing its work force for the first time in five years, with an interest in new skills from a younger generation.
Two sides to the EV fee debate
Oregon’s electric car owners worry about HB 2328, the so-called “EV fee,” while others think it is simply fair.
Pendleton promotes solar energy
Pendleton is offering no-interest loans to spark interest in solar power, leading over 50 residents to install systems last year.
Facebook shares energy-saving technology
Facebook made public the design and server technology for its Prineville data center.