Kitzhaber says small biz will lead Oregon out of recession
Gov. John Kitzhaber said that small and medium-sized forward-thinking businesses will lead Oregon out of the recession.
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Kicker rebates will be tax credits
The Oregon House passed House Bill 3543, which will give future kicker rebates as tax credits rather than cash.
OHSU may raise tuition, admit less students
Oregon Health & Science University is $23 million over budget, and may have to raise tuition and admit less Oregon students in order to stay afloat.
Icahn turns to Mentor Graphics shareholders
Carl Icahn resumed his campaign against Mentor Graphics by filing an open letter to the Wilsonville company’s shareholders.
McDonalds to hire 600 in Portland area
McDonalds plans to hire 50,000 workers across the country, with 600 of those positions to be filled in the Portland metro area.
Facebook shares energy-saving technology
Facebook made public the design and server technology for its Prineville data center.
New Energy Star standards may boost LED sales
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency updated standards for light fixtures to qualify for the Energy Star label, which could boost business for Oregon companies selling LED lighting.
Fort George Brewery celebrates new canning line
Fort George Brewery in Astoria celebrated the end of a yearlong, million-dollar project to launch their beers statewide with a special Lager off their new canning line.
Harry & David wins bankruptcy loan
Harry & David Holdings Inc. won interim court permission to borrow $100 million while it reorganizes in bankruptcy.
Debate intensifies over the Oregon roots of pinot noir
The new slogan “Forest Grove: Where Oregon pinot was born” is stirring up controversy, with some winemakers claiming it misrepresents Oregon wine history.