Loan program targets Portland small businesses
U.S. Bancorp started a pilot program in the Portland area that gives loans to small business owners who use grocery store bank branches.
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Floating Power generates wave energy
Floating Power Inc. is a new company joining the wind and water energy industry in Oregon.
Walmart adapts expansion with neighborhood input
The Eastport Plaza Walmart in Portland adapted their expansion plan with input from the Lents Neighborhood Association and Mayor Sam Adams’ office.
Sanyo Homes coming to Portland
Japan-based Sanyo Homes is in talks to build trial houses of its eco-friendly houses and condominiums in Portland later this year.
Bill regulates health rate increases
Health insurers will have to alert policy holders when rates increase, under a new bill that passed the Oregon Senate.
Kitzhaber says small biz will lead Oregon out of recession
Gov. John Kitzhaber said that small and medium-sized forward-thinking businesses will lead Oregon out of the recession.
Target moves forward on downtown Portland store
Target Corp. submitted images to city planners showing a downtown Portland store in the Galleria.
Researchers certify water-saving grass
The Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance, based in Albany, certifies turfgrass to verify drought-resistant claims.
McMenamins opening downtown Portland hotel
The McMenamin brothers are preparing the Crystal Hotel in downtown Portland for its grand opening on May 3.
Dismal crab season makes a turnaround
The beginning of Oregon’s crab season was filled with storms and small hauls, but that has begun to turn around.