Study: Other States Poach Oregon Businesses
The report by UO researchers and commissioned by Business Oregon urges lawmakers to prioritize economic development to avoid losing thousands of jobs and billions in revenue.
Columbia Sportswear
Justice denied: Oregon courts face gaping budget gap
Court funding has been in decline for the past decade.
News Roundup
This week has been a doozy, as biz leaders topple, Facebook goes to Washington and a landmark fast food union effort moves forward.
Exchange Anxiety: Tim Boyle speaks to the unraveling of global trade
The CEO of Columbia Sportswear talks about tariffs, the dismantling of global trade agreements and the impact on Oregon businesses.
Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle to discuss global trade in uncertain times at 2017 Tanabe address Nov. 14
The OHSU Foundation presents the 2017 Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Address: “Running a Global Business in an America-First Environment.”
If the glove fits: Columbia v. Seirus sets precedent for U.S. patent law
Apparel giant Columbia Sportswear was recently awarded $3 million in a lawsuit the company filed against Seirus Innovative Accessories for infringing a patent on its Omni-Heat technology. Most news articles have centered on the financial rewards for Columbia. A lesser known story is how this case sets precedent for U.S. patent law. When a company … Read more
NW residents say they don’t mind looking at wind farms
Most Pacific Northwest residents say they wouldn’t mind views of a wind farm from their backyard, says a report by EarthFix.
Company generates electricity from duckweed
Pacific Domes of Ashland sells BioEnergy Domes capable of generating electricity from duckweed—and then using the exhaust to grow more duckweed.