Money transfer scams doubled in 2010
International money transfer scams doubled in 2010, continuing to bilk unsuspecting Oregonians out of their money.
Oregon Business Team
On the Scene: An economic check-up
The League of Women Voters of Portland brought in a strong lineup of industry experts and prominent local CEOs for its March 8 forum, “The Oregon and Portland Economy–What’s the Story?” Although many depressing statistics were tossed around, the prevailing outlook was positive.
Port’s new Terminal 6 operator calls for change
A Philippine tycoon whose company is starting a 25-year lease of Oregon’s only container terminal says that longshoremen must work faster to compete in the international market.
Oregon attracts Texas-based wave startup
The CEO and engineers from Dallas-based wave-energy startup Neptune Wave Power traveled to Corvallis to test their new wave buoy.
Oregon exporting crabs to China
Oregon’s Dungeness crabs are being shipped to China, boosting prices in the state’s most lucrative fishery.
Bill aims to connect local farms with school lunches
An Oregon bill seeks to subsidize schools to buy local food, benefiting the local economy and improving children’s health.
Activists endorse Icahn’s nominees
Casablanca Capital withdrew its Mentor Graphics board nominees, instead endorsing the nominees set out by Carl Icahn.
Seaport to fly to Salem
Portland-based Seaport Airlines plans to begin running daily flights between Portland and Salem this spring for business and political travelers.
Senate approves tax break bill
The Oregon Senate voted 28-0 to approve Senate Bill 301, which will give tax breaks to families and businesses.
Fred Meyer to add EV charging stations
This summer, six Portland-area Fred Meyer stores will add electric vehicle charging stations in a partnership with Ecotality.