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Seattle unemployment down to 4.7 percent

The Seattle job market has dropped to 4.7% from 7.2% one year ago, and is becoming very competitive.

April 6, 2023October 16, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Intel moves hundreds of jobs to Oregon

Intel is relocating 350 employees from its DuPont, Washington campus to other locations, including Hillsboro.

April 6, 2023October 15, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Cozy closes $5M venture round

Online rent collection startup Cozy closed a $5 million investment round and moved its executive team to Portland from San Francisco.

April 6, 2023October 15, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Advanced Inquiry Systems has new backing

Semiconductor test company Advanced Inquiry Systems Inc. has a new benefactor and raised more than $1 million in outside investment this year.

April 6, 2023October 15, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Portland cracks down on A-frame signs

Portland plans to enforce city codes against local businesses that put up A-Board signs on sidewalks.

April 6, 2023October 15, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Kitzhaber to replace lottery director

Oregon Lottery director Larry Niswender is retiring, and Gov. John Kitzhaber is set to name a replacement soon.

April 6, 2023October 15, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Burch’s expands in Eugene

Burch’s Shoes plans to open a 10,000-square-foot outlet store in Eugene in March 2014.

April 6, 2023October 15, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Vacant Portland school to become offices, retail

Construction will begin this month on Portland’s long-vacant Washington High School.

April 6, 2023October 15, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Solar Oregon leader leaves for Lockheed Martin

Solar Oregon Esecutive Director Claire Carlson is stepping down for a post with Lockheed Martin’s energy department.

April 6, 2023October 15, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

Blazers, Timbers and Thorns support gay marriage

The Portland Trail Blazers, Timbers and Thorns are the first major U.S. professional sports organizations to support same-sex marriage.

April 6, 2023October 14, 2013 Written by Oregon Business Team

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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.