Wilsonville delays SoloPower decision
The Wilsonville City Council voted to delay a decision on a proposed urban renewal district designed to lure SoloPower to the city.
Oregon Business Team
How to rescue the problem project
As CEO you are the last line of defense in stopping a problem project from spinning out-of-control. How can you ensure that projects stay on track — and when they do not, how do you identify them, and save them or cut them off? According to Todd Williams, long time project rescue professional and author of the new book Rescue the Problem Project, the first sign of trouble is … silence.
Game designers adapt to changing market
Several game developers in Eugene are adapting to the changing market as it shifts towards downloadable content and games played on social networks.
Several bidders vying for Blockbuster
Several people are bidding for Blockbuster Inc. at a bankruptcy auction in New York today, reportedly including billionaire investor Carl Icahn.
Southwest cancels one PDX flight
Southwest canceled 600 flights this weekend to inspect 79 of its Boeing 737 aircraft, after one of its planes made an emergency landing on Friday.
Oregon biodiesel mixture increases to 5 percent
Oregon is the second state to require most diesel sold to contain at least 5% biodiesel, up from 2%.
Women, veteran and retiree entrepreneurs increase
Eugene-Springfield area specialists who work with new business owners say they are seeing an increase in businesses started by women, veterans and retirees.
Harry & David’s bankruptcy rattles Medford
With Harry & David restructuring in bankruptcy, Medford residents worry about the effect on their community.
Critics question Oregon film incentives
State film and television incentives have drawn shows such as “Paranoid Park” and “Leverage,” but critics claim they are a poor way to allocate state money.
Higher fuel costs passed on to shipping customers
Higher fuel costs are not just affecting consumers at the pump, but also being passed on by businesses whose shipping costs have risen.