Former Sen. Smith honored as job creator
Former U.S. Senator Gordon Smith was honored with the first Oregon Business Leadership Award from the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Oregon sees another increase in food stamp, assistance applicants
Oregon saw another increase in the number of people seeking food stamps and cash assistance in September.
Elemental Technologies wins top awards
Elemental Technologies and its chief executive, Sam Blackman, won top awards at the Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards sponsored by the Oregon Entrepreneurship Network.
Nike CEO promises continued growth
Nike CEO Mark Parker told the company’s stockholders to expect at least $28 billion in sales by the end of fiscal 2015.
Obama jobs bill could bring $324.2M to Oregon schools
If President Obama’s American Jobs Act is approved by Congress, Oregon public schools could be eligible for infrastructure improvement funds.
Oregon carpet recycler to expand
Beaverton-based Carpet Collectors currently recycles 1 million pounds of carpet monthly, and is poised to open three new locations by 2012.
Target moves forward on downtown Portland store
Target Corp. submitted images to city planners showing a downtown Portland store in the Galleria.
Dismal crab season makes a turnaround
The beginning of Oregon’s crab season was filled with storms and small hauls, but that has begun to turn around.
Recession brings unpaid housing association fees
Homeowners associations all over Oregon are being forced to sue members for unpaid association fees, brought on by the down economy.
BPA halts plan to shut off wind power
The Bonneville Power Administration pulled back on its plan to halt wind energy production when water levels in the federal hydropower system are high.