Squarespace leases temp office from PDC
The web designer will work in the Portland Development Commission’s offices until it moves into a larger space in six months.
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Oregon universities graduated record number of students
During this year’s commencement season, 28,131 students received degrees, up 256 diplomas from last year.
Intel wants to extend Oregon property tax breaks
The chipmaker is talking to local governments about a new package of property tax exemptions that could be worth more than $1 billion over several years.
Cover Oregon hires new leader
Aaron Patnode, a manager at Kaiser Permanente Northwest, is the new executive director of the state’s online health insurance exchange.
Metro, Hyatt agree on Portland convention center hotel
A large hotel next door to the Oregon Convention Center could open in 2017.
TriMet ridership increases
Ridership increased on both buses and trains in the spring of 2014.
Cabela’s to open in Tualatin
The outdoor sporting goods store will be part of a new, multi-million dollar development expected to create approximately 1,700 jobs.
Jury sides with Nike in whistleblower trial
A Multnomah County jury ruled in favor of the company in a $27 million lawsuit.
Natural gas filling station opens in Eugene
Oregon’s first public compressed natural gas fueling station opened in West Eugene.
Google Fiber wins Portland commission approval
Google will decide whether to bring hyperfast Internet service to Portland and five other suburbs (Gresham, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Beaverton and Hillsboro).