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.
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Portland a hotbed of crafty business incubators
Portland has numerous business incubators that specialize in helping out the city’s arts, crafts and design entrepreneurs.
Estate sale scams
Oregon’s Department of Justice is looking into some estate sellers amid numerous complaints that they are taking advantage of elderly customers.
Coos County meat processor plans move forward
Producers, processors and business developers met to discuss the feasibility of a USDA-inspected meat processor on the South Coast.
Eugene-Springfield home prices reach new low
The median price of houses sold in the Eugene-Springfield area dropped to $159,100 in February, the lowest since 2004.
BPA opponents make pitch
Environmental groups and health care advocates pitched a bill to the Oregon Senate that would prohibit BPA in children’s drink containers.
Oregon exporting crabs to China
Oregon’s Dungeness crabs are being shipped to China, boosting prices in the state’s most lucrative fishery.
Union Pacific improves Southern Oregon lines
Union Pacific Railroad is spending $33.5 million to improve its Eugene rail yard and rail line between Oakridge and Harrisburg.
Walmart plans “neighborhood market” in Beaverton
Seattle developer PacLand is turning Beaverton’s Ashley Furniture HomeStore into a Walmart store.
Obama visits Intel in Hillsboro
President Barack Obama arrives in Hillsboro this morning to meet with Intel Chief Executive Paul Otellini.