CoburgNorth filling up
Coburg’s new industrial business park CoburgNorth is filling up with tenants.
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GOP proposes larger PERS cuts
House and Senate Republicans released a proposal to cut PERS even more and save $1.3B.
Kitzhaber to sign benefit companies bill
Gov. John Kitzhaber plans to sign the benefit companies measure that will allow companies to use a sustainability indicator in their registration info.
Japan postpones order from Portland grain shipper
Japan postponed a 25,000-ton order from a Portland grain shipper after genetically engineered wheat plants were found in an eastern Oregon field.
EU wants to test wheat shipments
The European Union is recommending testing of U.S. wheat shipments after genetically modified wheat was found in Oregon.
Utility responsibility shifts from renters to owners
Redmond’s city council unanimously approved a measure that makes water, sewer and garbage accounts to be in the names of property owners instead of tenants.
Baseball tournament boosts Willamette Valley economy
Six U.S. teams are joining Oregon and Oregon State universities in playoff tournaments this weekend in the Willamette Valley.
SELCO expands again
Eugene-based SELCO Community Credit Union is expanding into Eastern Oregon.
Unapproved GMO wheat found in Oregon
Unapproved genetically engineered wheat was discovered in an Oregon field, which could affect exports to countries that don’t accept genetically modified foods.
OIC approves $250M of pension funds to KKR
The Oregon Investment Council approved another $250 million commitment of public pension money to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.