Bend biz roundup
Trader Joe’s to carry Picky Bars; Warm Springs Forest Products Industries to close; and Kale chips from Pacific Superfood Snacks goes national.
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Portland tech seed funds roundup
Vacasa raised $35 million; Fleet received $4 million; NurseGrid was granted $2.5 million.
House Speaker calls out DEQ in Daimler investigation
Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek asked the Department of Environmental Quality to reconsider Daimler’s role in odor complaints on Swan Island.
PERS seeks funds for tech upgrade
Jordan Masanga, the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System’s chief information officer, has proposed a tech overhaul to improve PERS’ cyber security and software programs.
Port of Portland expects a 17.4% revenue dive
A slow export market and labor dispute has the Port of Portland preparing for a 17.4% dip in marine operating revenue for the 2017 fiscal year.
Saffron Colonial in Portland changes its name after protests
The restaurant in NE Portland changed its name after pressure from protesters.
Springfield council reconsiders Uber, Lyft regulations
City Council will meet Monday to discuss code changes that would legally permit ride-sharing services in Springfield.
Under Armour’s Spieth loses Masters
Golf pro Jordan Spieth lost at the Masters Tournament; Under Armor shares stumble.
Gov. Kate Brown advocates for small biz, Klamath dams and minimum wage
Gov. Kate Brown discussed small business development, the Klamath River agreement and the minimum wage increase during her second State of the State speech Friday.
Oregon GOP changes rules
The change binds certain delegates to presidential candidates based on the primaries.