Eugene businessman opens third green auto shop
Eugene businessman George Rode specializes in green auto repair shops, and he has just opened his third location near the University of Oregon.
Economic development
Jet Clothing expands, creates Portland jobs
Portland-based Jet Clothing is expanding its in-house production with plans for continued expansion and job creation.
PSU student invents bicycle safety device
PSU mechanical engineering student Jack O’Neal hopes his new invention will help bicyclists in Portland stay safe while following the rules of the road.
IDT sells Hillsboro chip factory
Integrated Device Technology has a deal to sell its Hillsboro computer chip factory to a Bermuda company for $26 million.
Portland apartments hard to come by
Rising demand, low vacancy level and very little new construction means apartments are getting harder to come by in Portland.
Jive Software files for $100M IPO
Onetime Portland-based Jive Software wants to raise $100 million in an initial public stock offering, some of which will benefit Oregon.
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.
Beaverton cuts economic development position
The city of Beaverton eliminated its economic development director position, laying off longtime Director Gary Brentano.
Energy Trust offers cash incentives
Energy Trust of Oregon announced bonus cash incentives to businesses looking to improve the efficiency of lighting and building operations.
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.