Portland public market land deal moves forward
Developer Melvin Mark won exclusive rights to buy land under the Morrison Bridge to create a public market similar to Seattle’s Pike Place.
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Mentor Graphics stocks fall
Mentor Graphics’ stocks fell after the Wilsonville company issued its quarterly forecast .
Exchange bill causes disagreements
Legislation to create a health insurance exchange bill in Oregon by 2014 is pitting business groups against consumer advocates.
Integra Telecom cuts jobs
Portland-based Integra Telecom laid off 75 employees this month as it shifted its business in hopes of attracting big corporate clients.
Economic downturn means fewer babies
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a national decline in birth rates, with Oregon among the states with the most dramatic drop.
Oregon carpet recycler to expand
Beaverton-based Carpet Collectors currently recycles 1 million pounds of carpet monthly, and is poised to open three new locations by 2012.
Li Ning Portland operation shrinks
Li Ning Sports USA Inc. has cut back employees at its Portland headquarters by half in the last year, as shares of its Chinese parent company plunge.
Seed fund expects 100 applications for 6 to 8 spots
The Portland Seed Fund has already received more than 40 applications for its first funding round, and expects to get as many as 100 by the June 6 deadline.
LO baker joins gluten-free movement
Thanks to an appearance on the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” and the growing gluten-free movement, Crave Bake Shop opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Lake Oswego.
Portland unemployment falls to 8.9 percent
Portland metro unemployment fell to 8.9% in April, beneath the national average of 9%.