The Nearer Shore
Powin Energy founder Joseph Lu came out of retirement for a second time to found QPO Energy, following a surge of interest in bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States.
Manufacturing
Two OSU-Led Industry Clusters Designated ‘Tech Hubs’ by The Department of Commerce
The mass timber and microfluidics industry groups will now compete for $500 million in grants to spur American technological competitiveness.
Portland Community College Launches Mobile Welding Outreach & Skills Training Center
The collaboration five years in the making began as an idea hatched by a professor to bring welding training to tribal communities.
Beaverton Stellantis Workers Join UAW Strike
Strike against GM and Stellantis expands to parts distribution centers in 20 states, including Oregon.
Military Contracts, Leasing Factory Key to Arcimoto’s Recovery Plan
The company lost $13.2 million this quarter, but CEO Chris Dawson says the electric vehicle manufacturer is on track to become profitable by 2025.
Hood River Welcomes Country’s First NA Distillery and Tasting Room
Nonalcoholic category continues its exponential growth in Oregon
Using Wood Wisely
A coalition of women-owned businesses is reclaiming the stumps of Stumptown in dozens of ways.
Charging Ahead
Daimler Truck North America unveiled the prototype for an electric Class 8 truck last year to great fanfare and a surge of orders. Now the company is working to speed up charging infrastructure.
Oregon’s Manufactured Housing Companies ‘Overlooked’ by Housing Plan, Says Industry Veteran
Manufactured housing could meet up to 10% of Oregon’s housing needs, industry insiders say.
Homegrown
Portland Pet Food Company founder Katie McCarron’s retirement project is now a global brand.