Trucked wheat earning less
Portland wheat exporters are paying $1.20 to $1.25 less per bushel to growers transporting wheat by truck.
High Five
PDX seed fund names managers
The Portland Development Commission chooses Jim Huston and Angela Jackson over Josh Friedman’s team
Umpqua Dairy recalls products
Umpqua Dairy is recalling milk, half-and-half, cream, buttermilk and fruit juice from its Roseburg facility after finding salmonella on its equipment.
Foreclosure rates spike in suburbs
Foreclosures are rising faster in affluent suburbs such as Lake Oswego and Hillsboro than in the city of Portland.
Jobs for grads may be on upswing
2010 college graduates have notoriously had trouble finding jobs, but the good news is that may finally be turning around.
Biking hub good for business
The ever-growing bike traffic on Portland’s North Williams Ave. is great for local businesses.
Open source tech has huge potential in healthcare
The technological challenges of healthcare reform offer a potentially lucrative opportunity to the estimated 5,000 open source software developers working in Oregon.
Tech entrepreneur delves into social couponing
Veteran Oregon tech entrepreneur Craig Barnes launches social couponing business CauseOn.
Vineyard flourishes in Terrebonne
Cindy Grossman converted a hay and alfalfa ranch into a destination resort in Terrebonne.
Online farmers market provides access to fresh food
An online farmers market gives residents of Brownsville, Scio, Sweet Home and Lebanon access to fresh, local food year-round.