Coos Bay LNG backers consider exports
Jordan Cove Energy Project, the backers of a controversial proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Coos Bay, are seeking an export permit for the terminal.
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Oregon unemployment remains flat in August
Unemployment remained almost perfectly flat in August, with 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties stuck in double-digit unemployment.
October 6, 2012
Pacific NW Wild Mushroom Cook-Off at the Culinary Center in Lincoln City from 11AM – 2PM. Free admission at the door with tasting-sized portions available for a small fee. FMI 800-452-2151, 541-996-1274, www.oregoncoast.org
Postal Service considers major changes
In attempts to close its $5.5 billion budget gap, the Postal Service is considering cutting 20% of jobs, closing six mail processing centers and 41 small town post offices in Oregon.
Drug companies pay Oregon doctors $5.8M
Doctors and other health care providers in Oregon received $5.8 million from pharmaceutical companies since 2009.
Small business loans ramp up in Portland
In the Portland area, small businesses are beginning to borrow more, and banks are approving larger applications.
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.
Wells Fargo tries out monthly debit card fees
Wells Fargo is rolling out a new program to charge a $3 monthly Debit-Card Activity Fee for most Oregon checking account customers.
Oregon gets $16.5M small business credit help
Oregon’s State Small Business Credit Initiative of $16.5 million announced this week doubles the cash on-hand for three funds to help grow small businesses.
OUS launches state’s largest solar project
The Oregon University System is set to begin work on the state’s largest solar project with a groundbreaking at the Oregon Institute of Technology.