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Startup Weekend Eugene aims to jumpstart businesses

The third annual Weekend will bring together designers, developers and innovators in an effort to create new companies.

April 6, 2023November 14, 2014 Written by Oregon Business Team

Ballmers give $50M to UO

Connie and Steve Ballmer’s donation will help endow scholarships, hire five researchers to study obesity and pay for a marketing campaign to promote the University of Oregon’s academics.

April 6, 2023November 13, 2014 Written by Oregon Business Team

Monsanto settles GMO wheat dispute with NW farmers

The St. Louis-based company said it would prefer to settle the case for $2.4 million rather than pay for an extended legal battle.

April 6, 2023November 13, 2014 Written by Oregon Business Team

Portland city council to legalize Airbnb in apartments, condos

Permit applications for multi-family properties would be $100 and no city inspections would be required.

April 6, 2023November 13, 2014 Written by Oregon Business Team

Employers adjust for impact of health reform tax

Workers will see less health care coverage for more money.

April 6, 2023November 13, 2014 Written by Oregon Business Team

Real estate giant acquires Cresa Portland

The 12 employees at Cresa will join JLL, which employs about 150 in Rose City.

April 6, 2023November 13, 2014 Written by Oregon Business Team

Uber now running in Gresham, Beaverton, Tigard and Hillsboro, but not Portland

The popular ride-sharing service announced that it’s offering its services in several suburbs, but still faces legal hurdles to get into the Rose City.

April 6, 2023November 12, 2014 Written by Oregon Business Team

Oregon video game industry valued at $111M

The state has the ninth-most people employed in the video game industry, according to a report released by the Entertainment Software Association.

April 6, 2023November 12, 2014 Written by Oregon Business Team

Downtown Portland US Bank Block sold

Investment firm ScanlanKemperBard Cos. bought the property for $40 million.

April 6, 2023November 12, 2014 Written by Oregon Business Team

Corvallis golf course to be turned into housing development

Marysville Golf Course and an adjacent parcel were put up for sale for $4.25 million.

April 6, 2023November 12, 2014 Written by Oregon Business Team

News

Final Beam Marks Milestone for Redmond Airport Expansion - New terminal will accommodate increasing number of travelers while strengthening Central Oregon's transportation infrastructure.
Central Oregon Shines in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards - Highly regarded annual travel industry rankings include Oregon's Sunriver Resort and Brasada Ranch along with the city of Bend.
Portland Parks & Recreation Launches Design Competition for Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park - Rare opportunity to shape Portland’s waterfront and redefine the city’s relationship to place, community and the Willamette River.
$97M Awarded Across Oregon to Improve Rural Health - OHA announces grants to advance rural healthcare in every Oregon county.
Workforce Training Pipeline Helps Oregon Building Owners Cut Energy Costs, Modernize Infrastructure and Meet Compliance Standards - A training program for the building management workforce that saves Oregon building owners big money and advances the careers of building managers is open for enrollment.
Agricultural Connections Expands Access to Local Food Across Central Oregon - Residents can shop local through a growing regional pickup network, subscription boxes and flexible online ordering options.