Hemp Hopes
Hemp advocates have praised the crop’s durability and versatility for decades. Now Oregon State is partnering with Native American tribes across the West to study potential uses for hemp in economic development.
Economic development
Timberlab Announces New Cross-Laminated Timber Manufacturing Facility in The Mid-Willamette Valley
The facility is set to open in 2027 and create 100 manufacturing jobs.
Tech Acquisition Company Cancels Merger with NXTClean Fuels, Formerly NEXT Renewable Fuels
The company says the aborted merger will not impact its proposed Oregon refineries, but NXT’s critics say this is one more reason to be skeptical.
A Hole New World
Katie Poppe, CEO of Blue Star Doughnuts, talks about what inspired her to try to sell a gourmet doughnut, how the company weathered the pandemic — and what’s next.
Comcast RISE Launches Grant Program for Struggling Small Businesses
Applications will be accepted until the end of June.
The Power of Partnership
How the Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties Business Development Corporation’s award-winning Economic Recovery Initiative set up small businesses and nonprofits in Southern Oregon to thrive
Tony Hopson Hopes Historic $400M Investment Will “Make the Difference” for Black Portland
Phil and Penny Knight’s investment in the newly established 1803 Fund is earmarked for the fund’s Rebuild Albina project.
Visit Central Oregon Awards $840K in Grants to Promote Local Tourism
Transient Lodging Tax funds will be used to improve accessibility for disabled travelers, improve trails and incubate small businesses in the region
Bi-Annual Apartment Report Shows Slowing Portland Rental Market
State economist says the data is consistent with the city’s population slump, and might make the state’s most expensive city more affordable.
Transit Agency Announces Free On-Demand Bus Service for La Grande and Island City Residents
Funded by the State Transportation Improvement Fund, the bus overhaul will expand hours, and allow all residents to schedule individualized pickups with their local bus route.