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Headwaters Farm east of Gresham is to become the state’s first incubator farm to help people wanting to start their own farms gain experience.

Portland General Electric signed conditional agreements with Iberdrola Renewables to purchase two wind farms.

Yamhill-based Northwest Renewable Energy received a commercialization grant from Oregon BEST to refine its solar-powered building ventilator.

Small Business loans in the Portland area increased in the first quarter of the fiscal year, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The National Council on Teacher Quality gave Oregon a D- on how well it prepares teachers for the classroom.

Consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for “Made in America” products.

The 21-member Oregon Passenger Rail Leadership Council is studying routes for high-speed rail travel in Oregon.

Portland-area home values increased 7.7% in 2012, according to real estate website Zillow.

Former New Seasons Market CEO Lisa Sedlar says her new Green Zebra Grocery stores will open in the fall.

The Nike+ Accelerator program is looking to host 10 companies for a three-month startup accelerator.