MotoCzysz partners with Segway
Segway Inc. will be the title sponsor for Portland-based MotoCzysz’ 2011 race season.
Central Oregon
Florist’s gifts help Gresham
Longtime florist John “Jack” Malcom’s estate is giving more than $1M to local Gresham organizations.
Multnomah County searches for new Sellwood Bridge options
Since Clackamas County voters shot down a $5 annual motor vehicle registration fee, Multnomah County commissioners are forced to look for new options to replace the Sellwood Bridge.
Jeld-Wen sells 39% to Canadian company
Canadian-based Onex Corp. has agreed to purchase 39% of Jeld-Wen, Oregon’s largest private company, for $675 million.
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.
ODOT construction down
The Oregon Department of Transportation says that after 2012, it will stop receiving federal stimulus money and state bonding, resulting in less highway projects.
“Google Offers” to launch in Portland
Google plans to test a social buying service called “Google Offers” in Portland.
Intel reports best sales ever
Intel reported its best sales ever in the first quarter of the year, in financial results released Tuesday.
Facebook officially opens Prineville data center
Facebook leaders, including founder and CEO Mark Zuckerburg, gathered in Prineville to celebrate the new data center’s opening.
Oregon unemployment lowest in two years
The Oregon unemployment rate decreased slightly in March to 10%, making it the lowest in two years.