Medical marijuana card fees increase
State fees for medical marijuana card applications increased dramatically in Oregon on Oct. 1.
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Conscious Commuter makes fundraising goal
Conscious Commuter, a Portland-based folding electric bicycle company, surpassed its fundraising goal.
Integra Telecom’s CEO resigns
Tom Casey, the new CEO of Portland’s Integra Telecom, resigned after just seven months.
Oregon faces 40 percent chance of recession
Local economists say that Oregon and the nation face at least a 40 percent chance of recession.
Jeld-Wen praises takeover deal
Jeld-Wen praised its completed takeover deal by Onex Corp., the Canadian firm that spent $871 million to revive the Oregon company.
Solar company expands in Portland despite iffy market
As large-scale solar projects are winding down in Oregon, REC Solar Inc. is expanding its commercial-scale business unit in Portland.
Leviton buys Obvius
New York-based electrical device maker Leviton Manufacturing Company purchased Obvius, a Portland company that makes hardware for collecting buildings’ energy usage data.
Naturally Advanced signs on with Carhartt
Portland-based Naturally Advanced Technologies signed a flax fiber development agreement with Carhartt for their work wear.
Willamette Valley families increasingly depend on emergency food assistance
One of every five families in the mid-Willamette Valley depends on food from an emergency pantry at least once each year.
Uranium mining may come to Oregon
Uranium has been found in dense enough concentrations in Oregon that Oregon Energy wants to mine it.