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States Industries cuts 10 percent of employees

Eugene wood products company States Industries laid off about 10% of its 331-person workforce.

April 6, 2023November 13, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Househappy lands $1.5M investment round

Portland-based online real estate website Househappy landed a $1.5 million investment round, led by a Skechers executive.

April 6, 2023November 13, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

New Portland Walmart opens

Portland’s first new Walmart in 18 years opens at Delta Park today.

April 6, 2023November 13, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Harry and David partners with The Cheesecake Factory

Medford-based Harry & David partnered with The Cheesecake Factory to be the only online seller of the company’s cheesecakes.

April 6, 2023November 13, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Mount Hood begins selling Christmas tree permits

The Mount Hood National Forest begins selling Christmas tree cutting permits for $5 on Nov. 15.

April 6, 2023November 13, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Oregon businesses prepare to become benefit companies

About 15 Oregon companies are set to register as the state’s first benefit companies on Jan. 2.

April 6, 2023November 12, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Portland could give Daimler $8M subsidy

The Portland Development Commission is considering giving Daimler Trucks North America a forgivable $8 million loan for its new headquarters on Swan Island.

April 6, 2023November 12, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

GMO labeling fight goes to Oregon

The battle over genetically modified food labeling is moving to Oregon after being defeated in California and Washington.

April 6, 2023November 12, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Murrelets drop value of forest land

The discovery of threatened marbled murrelet seabirds dropped the value of three tracts of forest land in Coos County from $22.1 million to $3.6 million since they can no longer be logged.

April 6, 2023November 12, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Bettery partners with Safeway

Portland-based Bettery opened rechargeable battery kiosks in five Safeway stores in the Seattle area and Portland.

April 6, 2023November 12, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

News

As Supply Chain Pressures Grow, Oregon Company Earns National Award for Sustainable Sourcing Leadership - Mountain Rose Herbs honored with NBJ Stewardship & Sustainability Award for industry‑leading environmental and community impact.
$2 Million Metro Grant to Revitalize Community Plaza at World Forestry Center’s Washington Park Campus - Project will reimagine one of the most heavily used arrival points in Washington Park as a welcoming gateway to nature for visitors, neighbors and transit riders.
Columbia Gorge Community College Manufacturing Program Named Center of the Year by U.S. Department of Energy - National Industrial Training and Assessment Centers network honors CGCC with the Manufacturing Outcomes Award for outstanding real-world support and engagement with small and mid-sized manufacturers
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.