UK targets Oregon for cleantech
The United Kingdom is targeting Oregon and the West Coast for cleantech partnerships through a program called “UK Low-Carbon Know-How.”
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Salem company adds 150 jobs
Salem-based HBW Leads plans to triple its capacity and hire 150 telemarketers.
Portland’s Morrison Bridge to reopen this week
Portland’s Morrison Bridge is set to open to auto and bus traffic is set to open after one day of nice weather allows workers to paint lane striping.
Washington liquor privatization results in layoffs
As Washington transitions to a privatized liquor system, hundreds of state workers face layoffs.
Jobless claims hit four year low
Unemployment benefit claims dropped to a four year low nationwide last week.
U.S. calls for tariffs on Chinese solar panels
The U.S. Department of Commerce called for tariffs on cheap, subsidized solar panels from China.
Oregon’s economic recovery slows
Oregon employers hired less workers than usual in February, slowing the state’s rocky economic recovery.
Beaverton startup Virticus sold for $8.15M
Ohio-based LSI Industries acquired Beaverton lighting software startup Virticus for $8.15 million.
Drug treatment reports biased, study shows
Medical journals tend to overstate the effectiveness of new drugs, Oregon researchers found.
Angel Oregon names early stage finalists
Angel Oregon has picked six concept stage finalists out of 25 semifinalists.