PPP and Me
Paycheck Protection Program loans provided lifelines to Oregon’s small businesses but triggered messy headaches for banks. A look back at the process proves the struggle paid off in many ways.
Banking finance
In Times of Trouble, Adapt and Rebuild
Businesses innovate to survive the biggest challenge of a lifetime.
Biz tips: How to secure a loan in a tightening credit market
Getting on the good side of your loan officer.
Two Sides of the Coin: Hats Off to the Bull?
After a volatile year, markets have become more resilient and unemployment rates have plummeted.
Oregon senators fight to keep postal centers
A bi-partisan group of Oregon state senators lead by rural Republicans say they are petitioning Congress to maintain vital postal links in Oregon.
OSU study shows downside of biomass
OSU researchers say using Oregon forests for biomass production will increase carbon dioxide emissions by at least 14%.
Applegate mine gets Superfund tag
A long-abandoned copper and cadmium mine high in the Applegate River drainage was added to the Superfund list on Thursday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Evraz to expand in Portland
Russian-owned Evraz Inc. is planning to more than double its pipe production in North Portland to supply the oil industry.
Frontier delivers mixed results to customers, investors
A little more than a year after Frontier Communications Corp. acquired Verizon’s Northwest operations, the Connecticut company has taken steps to improve customer service and bring high-speed Internet service to Oregon’s rural communities.
Musician’s Friend closing Medford headquarters, cutting jobs
Online instrument retailer Musician’s Friend Inc. is closing its Medford headquarters and eliminating 160 jobs.