Portland business districts win grants
Four Portland business districts won Venture Portland’s first ever economic development grants.
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Cruise line to hire 180 in Springfield
Royal Caribbean plans to hire 180 people at its Springfield call center this fall.
Portland Seed Fund graduates first class
The Portland Seed Fund graduated its first class of eight startups this week.
UPS to hire Portland cyclists
United Parcel Service plans to hire Portland bicyclists to make deliveries during the holiday season.
Consumers slowly beginning holiday shopping
Consumers pledge to spend their money slowly and carefully this year, as retailers offer new programs to get customers in the door as soon as possible.
Portland Ikea gets solar panels
Ikea announced plans to put solar panels on three more of its U.S. stores, including the Portland location.
PGE profits fall 45 percent
Despite lower costs to buy power and fuel, Portland General Electric Co. profits fell 45%.
Brammo gets Hong Kong government contract
Brammo Inc. landed a deal with the government of Hong Kong to use the company’s electric motorcycles in its fleet.
Jet aircraft manufactured in Lincoln County
A father-son team completed their first personal-sized jet aircraft manufactured in Lincoln County.
Public access TV faces financial woes
Portland Community Media, a publicly funded nonprofit that operates public access television stations, has operated in financial turmoil for years.