Oregon’s economic growth will outpace most states
Oregon’s economic growth through March is expected to outpace most states, according to a new Federal Reserve forecast.
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OpConnect launches smartphone payments for EV charging stations
Portland-based electric vehicle charging station company OpConnect is launching smartphone payment technology.
Fashion Tech closing Portland plant
Fashion Tech plans to shutter its window-blind plant, cutting 98 jobs.
Whole Foods stores get battery-exchange pilot
Five Northwest Whole Foods Market stores signed on for the pilot phase of Portland-based Bettery’s battery exchange kiosks.
Oregon dairy finds potential in Asia
An Oregon dairy industry executive found market opportunities in Asia in a recent trade mission led by Gov. John Kitzhaber.
Radisys reports earnings dive
Radisys reported a 35% plunge in quarterly sales, like the Hillsboro company recently predicted when it replaced its CEO.
Deschutes Brewery founder receives award
Deschutes Brewery founder Gary Fish was awarded a civic leadership award at the 2012 Governors’ Gold Awards.
Debt limit will be reached in 2012
U.S. Treasury officials said they expect the government will hit the debt borrowing limit at the end of 2012.
PSU president honored by Green Building Council
Portland State University President Wim Wiewel will receive the inaugural Presidential Award from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green schools.
Trail Blazers name new president
The Trail Blzers named sports executive Chris McGowan as the team’s new President and Chief Executive Officer.