Houses selling for dirt cheap at foreclosure auctions
Many foreclosed houses—both those with major problems as well as newly-built houses—are selling for well below the list price at auctions.
High Five
Oregon tech jobs surge
Oregon technology jobs climbed 6.1 percent last month from February 2010, the biggest annual jump in six years.
BPA opponents make pitch
Environmental groups and health care advocates pitched a bill to the Oregon Senate that would prohibit BPA in children’s drink containers.
Senate considers business incentives
Oregon lawmakers are considering a $5 million program that would offer incentives to businesses that grow in or relocate to Oregon.
Fred Mayer pays vets back pay
Fred Meyer Stores Inc. agreed to pay wage increases and pension benefits to veterans who work for the company.
Japan quake could affect Portland supplies
While too early to assess, industry experts worry Japan’s earthquake could affect the supply of certain foods and autos in the Portland area.
TriQuint makes it into AT&T version of iPad 2
Although absent in the Verizon iPhone and iPads, TriQuint Semiconductor retained its place in the AT&T version of the new iPad.
Adidas launches largest marketing campaign
Adidas is launching its biggest marketing campaign ever, which will be aimed at high school age consumers.
Bill targets Pacific Seafood
Senate Bill 668, which aims to limit the number of fishing permits any one company can have, is directed solely at Clackamas-based Pacific Seafood Group.
Christenson Electric acquires Tanner Creek Energy
Christenson Electric is acquiring Tanner Creek Energy, a solar and energy-efficiency services company.