Vestas hires VP of Technology in Portland
Vestas hired Mark Preston as vice president of technology for its North American operations in Portland.
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UO President’s contract not renewed
The State Board of Higher Education has asked University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere to step down in June.
Honda Fit EV to be tested in Oregon
The 2013 Honda Fit EV that debuted last week at the Los Angeles Auto Show will be tested in just Oregon and California.
Hop company markets to craft brewers
Portland startup Indie Hops hopes to reverse the industry’s decline in the region by marketing to craft brewers.
Umpqua Bank donates $25K to clean up Occupy camps
Portland-based Umpqua Bank donated $25,000 to clean up Chapman and Lownsdale squares after Occupy protesters camped there.
Comcast raises Oregon rates again
Comcast is raising its TV and Internet rates for the second time this year for Oregon customers.
Chinese solar companies turn to Eugene to avoid tariffs
Eugene-based Grape Solar is looking for manufacturing space to help Chinese solar manufacturers that want to avoid tariffs.
Intel offers retirees incentive to work for nonprofits
Intel is launching an encore fellowships program to encourage its U.S. retirees to use their professional skills in community work.
UP halts admissions to a graduate nursing program
The University of Portland halted admissions to one of its graduate nursing programs two weeks before applications were due for its 2012 class.
Portland unemployment falls to national level
Portland’s unemployment rate fell to 9% in October, the same as the national rate.