2012 Archives

Additive Workshop in Wilsonville is a 3-D digital modeling studio.

Giant Loop’s founders set out to make motorcycle saddlebags that are functional and rugged, that look good strapped to a motorcycle and that would find an immediate audience among motorcycle adventurers worldwide. So far, the founders are three for three.

The low-overhead food cart model spreads to other businesses.

Overcoming obstacles, Brian Obie finally opens his Eugene hotel.

A third-generation president works to ensure Diebold Lumber in Troutdale evolves to survive.

Declining HP jobs and OSU growing pains force Corvallis to face its economic and livability challenges.

Oregon’s organic farmers wage battle against Monsanto’s genetically modified seeds.

Manufacturing makes up more of the state’s GDP than almost any other state, and jobs in the sector are projected to grow.

A fertile industry sprouts up around the costly little fungi.

In this month’s Powerlist, we rank Oregon banks by deposits.