Labor settlement adds budget woes for Oregon
Gov. Kitzhaber’s settlement with state labor unions is coming in $42 million over the original pay increase limit, causing more financial woes for Oregon.
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Pay-what-you-can Panera in Portland having problems
The pay-what-you-can Panera Cares cafe in Portland’s Hollywood district takes in considerably less money than the other two Cares cafes in Detroit and St. Louis.
Coos Bay LNG backers consider exports
Jordan Cove Energy Project, the backers of a controversial proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Coos Bay, are seeking an export permit for the terminal.
Elemental Technologies wins top awards
Elemental Technologies and its chief executive, Sam Blackman, won top awards at the Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards sponsored by the Oregon Entrepreneurship Network.
Umpqua expands green lending program to businesses
Umpqua Bank is expanding its GreenStreet lending program to businesses. The program offers loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades.
Failed Eugene project back on the market
A planned 40-unit development in Eugene called “The Crossings at Country Farm” is now back on the market at a severely slashed price.
Walmart quietly moving into North Portland
Walmart is moving ahead with plans to redevelop a 90,000-square-foot retail store in North Portland’s Hayden Meadows.
Columbia Sportswear will outfit U.S. Freestyle skiers
Columbia Sportswear Co. will be the clothing supplier for the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team through the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
Oregon firms win LEED contracts in Qatar
Interface Engineering and Green Building Services will provide sustainability expertise to a major development in Doha, Qatar.
NuScale Power nearing $30M investment deal
NuScale Power is in talks to receive a $30 million investment from Texas-based Fluor Corp, which could rescue the Corvallis-based nuclear startup from a funding crisis.