Drug companies pay Oregon doctors $5.8M
Doctors and other health care providers in Oregon received $5.8 million from pharmaceutical companies since 2009.
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Jeld-Wen appoints president from Onex Corp.
Jeld-Wen Inc. appointed a president from Onex Corp., the Canadian company that is preparing to take control over Oregon’s largest privately held company.
Harry & David to hire seasonal employees
Medford-based Harry & David plans to hire about 2,100 seasonal workers to prepare for the busy holiday season.
ClearEdge lands $73.5M
ClearEdge Power Inc. landed $73.5 million in what is likely to be its last round of investment before a planned initial public offering of stock.
Daily deal sites affect local Portland businesses
Some small business owners in Portland feel that using Groupon and other daily deal sites often has unintended consequences for their businesses.
Federal parking investigation continues
Portland parking manager Ellis McCoy is suspected of taking bribes from Cale parking meter company President George Levey in return for Portland city business.
More Hispanics buying homes in Oregon
While Oregon’s overall homeownership rate fell in the past 10 years, the percentage of Hispanic people owning homes went up according to Census numbers released today.
Jeld-Wen to sell majority stake to Canadian company
Klamath Falls-based Jeld-Wen Inc. announced the company will sell a majority stake to a Canadian investment firm in an $864 million deal.
Tofurky maker plans $10M Hood River plant
Turtle Island Foods, maker of Tofurky and other soy-based products, is building a $10 million food processing plant in Hood River.
SolarWorld provides Vestas HQ panels
SolarWorld is providing a 112-kilowatt solar panel system for Vestas’ new North American headquarters building.