Pot roundup: Hemp producers submit applications; mapping a cannabis genome
The Department of Agriculture hopes crops can be planted by spring; Portland startup needs more money to finish genome-mapping project.
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KFC chooses Wieden+Kennedy to run next ad campaign
The Portland-based ad agency secured the nearly $200M account; Roundhouse hires ex Nike executive.
Novick seeks more than $28M for street fund
The Portland City Council only has $14 million in one-time spending dollars.
Smarsh acquires Houston company
The online archiving company bought Presensoft to bolster its instant messaging services.
Legislative session opens as Democrats push agenda
Bolstered by a widened majority, Dems are pushing voter registration, the clean fuels standard and class-action money measures. An Independent party emerges; Obama’s budget reinstates timber payments.
Oregon beer companies react to Super Bowl ads
Pacific Northwest craft breweries rebut Budweiser ad; W+K’s commercials draw mixed reactions; racy Carl’s Jr. spot misses Beaver State; Nationwide ad misses the mark.
Jive unveils trio of mobile apps after eight-year hiatus
The company called it their “first major product launch … since 2007.”
Lawmakers mull Portland-Salem WES route
Legislature reexamines extending route to take riders to the capital; Portland City Council delays Southwest Corridor Plan.
UO students experiment with cricket-based food startup
A pair of Ducks have a business plan revolving around ground crickets.
Ex-Urban Airship CEO announces move into pot industry
Scott Kveton plans to explore the recreational marijuana market.